September 22, 2008
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
Should I see it?
Yes…well…
Yes…well…
One of the better “chick flicks” ever made. Supported by good performances from Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker, this self-adaptation from Fannie Flagg works well on screen. The one huge flaw in the piece is the ending. The final resolution is horrific – absolutely horrific. It’s played as being humorous but it is despicable. Forgiving the final moments (if that’s possible) there is many of positive elements to the movie and it will satisfy most audiences.
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2 Comments:
I am surprised that as a christian web site you would recommend a film that uses the name of the Lord in vain,"GD", and also has a lot of cuss words in it. Sometimes people let their kids watch movies based on reviews like this.
The "H" word ,A word, S--t, SOB not abbreviated ,the B word and the KKK using the term n----- to refer to African Americans, would not be acceptable to recommend as a "good"film for the family.
There is more to this film than just "Forgiving the final moments"
WWJD....not recommend it.
The identification of this as being a chick flick should be a tip off for most people that it isn't for children. Even if the audience in question is completely lacking in cultural awareness and still rents the film with the children, after reading the product description that comes with the DVD, they should be able to discern after the first few minutes that this again, isn't for children. If they can't catch on after all of that, I can't help them.
As far as the language, you are right that I should include a reference to the use of "goddamn" in the dialog. I would remind you that the use of this term is contextual to the cultural and social norms of the characters. But as you point out, I should have noted it. I will also point out that this is clearly, CLEARLY a secular film, which should be obvious to any Christian viewing it. The inclusion of cursing is expected. Should it be embraced? No. But it is expected - this is how seculars act.
As to the use of "nigger", the term is not used in a fashion that promotes its use but rather to show the ignorance of the characters using the term.
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