Steel Magnolias (2012)
In an updated contemporary version of the beloved stage play and 1989 film, "Steel Magnolias" chronicles the lives and friendship of six women in Louisiana. Supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies, they congregate at Truvy’s beauty shop to ponder the mysteries of life and death, husbands and children - and hair and nails - all the important topics that truly unite and celebrate women.
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Good story, Not enough for a whole film
Absolutely Brilliant!
Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.
The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.
I knew this movie would suck, because remakes never workout and only 2 cast members actually know how to act without being typed casted. The original cast did the movie justice, but after watching this movie for 5 minutes I shut it off.
The original Steel Magnolias cannot be improved upon. It is classic and close to the heart of the Southern Lady. Funny, tragic and the line that says Laughter through tears is the best emotion is the most descriptive of this classic. This remake would be the equivalent of trying make Madea into an old white lady. Simply loses all credibility, humor, and insults the wisdom of the viewer. All copies of this movie should be burned and never shown again. I love the actresses in the movie. I really can't believe they even did this or bought into the idea of this remake. They are good actresses and likable women. In this movie....it's just wrong, bad, and hard to watch.
This is one remake that should have never been considered, let alone done.First, the casting was all wrong. Why in the world would anyone, including Latifah, think she was the perfect choice to play the role Sallie Field's originated? Of those actresses, Phylicia Rashad would've played it best. Alfre Woodard would have been better playing Clarice and Jenifer Lewis would have been good as Ouiser. I like Jill Scott, I think she is a good actress, and she was good in her role. My issue was with her accent. She should not have attempted a southern accent. The other two actresses weren't bad in their parts. Their accents sucked too, but overall they were not that bad.The original is a classic. The remake is a travesty.
I appreciate the fact that these actors And actresses stepped outside their comfort zone to remake this classic. I absolutely loved it. It really got me choked up. Men do cry when it's a good movie. Must see to appreciate. Queen Latifah is definitely that as she can play any role. Jill Scott is adorable and so full of life. These ladies definitely reached to this movie but it was amazing to see how major stars can come together and put on a fabulous movie. I can't stop crying. Wow I wish this could have came to theaters instead of just TV it's way to good for that. I can't say enough about the life changing events that this movie portrays along with the great scene is Louisiana. Reminds me so much of my childhood. Please watch to understand and appreciate the work of some of the most talented ladies of our time.