Fried Green Tomatoes [DVD] [1991] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

I'm a simple person and I like simple things. Fried Green Tomatoes (set in Alabama in the 1920s, 1930s and 1980s) is right up my simple street despite others seeing complications where I seem to see mere simplicity. To my simple mind, the film is just as good as the book (by Fannie Flagg) if not better (though I advise reading the book as well). The plot itself is complicated and one needs to watch the film several times in order to 'get' it. But that's a major advantage for every time one watches the film one sees more and more - the sadness, the joy, the period charm, great characters and great character acting, hilarious moments that morph into marvellously moving scenes as well as surprises upon surprises. I first watched this film several years ago and am regretful that I haven't written a review of it before today. Well, having watched it again today, here's some catching up and I simply want to award it ten stars but Amazon won't let me. Therefore, this ten-star film gets Amazon's simple best - a mere five stars. I cannot recommend it highly enough: it's very close to being the greatest film of all time. Get it now and watch it time after time: you'll be like me and never tire of simple perfection.

I saw FGT on video when it was first released & I must admit I really didn't want to watch what I perceived as a 'woman's film'. I am so grateful that I didn't pass up on seeing it. I was captivated by it from the start and have enjoyed it several times over the years. Having recently bought a blu ray player I bought this version and watched the film for the first time in over 10 years. It has lost none of it's ability to charm as it makes you laugh & cry in equal measure. You don't have to be a woman to love this picture, you just have to be human. It's themes are universal - touching on friendships, family, ageing, loss, life and death. I particularly like the touching ending with it's ambiguity about Mrs. Threadgoode. An uplifting film for all to enjoy. As for the quality of the blu ray print, it is mostly clear and sharp but some scenes look a little washed out & it is not as good as some of the other discs I have purchased - to me it lacks the almost 3D like depth that better examples have. However, whether you see it on blu ray or dvd just see it!

Had been toying with buying this ITV produced Bluray for a number of years, but had read a couple of online reviews to say the image quality was not the best. As no alternatives had appeared on the market in subsequent years I decided to go for it. (Guaranteed that a new rescanned and remastered edition will now appear). But anyway i’m glad i took the chance, i found the picture quality for the most part more than up to standard particularly the scenes from the 20s/30s which make up most of the films running time, only one short street scene looked a bit ropey. The modern day scenes may be colour timed a little coldly but could be an aspect of the original production, rather than a fault of the bluray. Watched this on a projector so image issues are always magnified hence my apprehension of the online reviews, suffice to say recommended, its cheap to buy, a great film, and a nice surprise to see it opening with the Rank Films Gong intro, must have been one of their last film investments.

For most people, a "Must see" film, for many people a "Must see again" film and for some people a "Must see again and again and again" film. (All perfectly valid positions to take) A great film requires first class writing, performances, direction and design and this film hits the spot an all counts, it's a visual feast, there are career defining performances by a very accomplished cast, every set and every location is absolutely perfectly chosen or created and there is a deliciously (and satirically) witty subtext to the screenplay. The two frequently reiterated criticisms do have legitimacy as well, the "special" edition actually adds very little to the original cut and the nature of Ruth and Idgie's relationship is diluted to a degree that was justifiably seen as excessive at the time (Though that we've gone from there to equal marriage in a single generation shows that progress does happen when the political will exists to make it happen) This is a film that will enrich the lives of any audience which lets it. This includes, but is not limited to, those who are older and have more insurance.

This is amongst my top ten films of all time possibly top three. The narrative weaves back and forth between modern day when a middle aged Evelyn (Kathy Bates) meets by accident and elderly Lady Ninny (Jessica Tandy) who begins to tell her a story form the past. The film switches back and forth and by listening to the story of the town of whislt stop and the lives of the people Evelyn begins to reevaluate her life. The script is funny and poignant without being overly sentimental and the acting is fabulous with a predominately female cast and all characters giving good performances. I have watched it lots of times and shared it with many female friends. A really good movie for women and I think even men would not be bored by it as it’s witty in places.

Lovely story and Cathy Bate’s character is brilliant

Lovely story, I'd recommend it in either film or book form. Highly Recommended for all!

Perfect for my needs.

Gran bel film che già conoscevo. Il DVD è arrivato nei tempi previsti, quindi ottimo venditore, e senza alcun tipo di danno.

Esta es una de las películas que es prudente tener en copia física y así no depender de catálogos en línea (streaming) ni de búsquedas en Internet. Vale la pena para verla varias veces.

stop asking for those comments!!! i ordered i got it it was 5 stars full stop! i will cease to evaluate because of those ruddy evaluations you are asking!! and that alone pushes me to use other online sites... bet im not the only one and so are you..

First obtained this movie on VHS and found it to be a very much better with this Blu-ray release the sound and video makes it a pleasure to watch again .

This is one of my favorite movies. I have it in VHS, but not on DVD. I watched it as soon as I got it, and it was everything I remembered. A great chic flic!!