CORPORATE LINE: Evelyn Couch is having trouble in her marriage, and no one seems to take her seriously. While in a nursing home visiting relatives, she meets Ninny Threadgoode, an outgoing old woman, who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode, a young woman in 1920’s Alabama. Through Idgie’s inspiring life, Evelyn learns to be more assertive and builds a lasting friendship of her own with Ninny.
REVIEW: Fried Green Tomatoes is the type of film that women make men watch. If it wasn’t for my wife I would have never seen the film in the first place—and that would have been my loss.
In terms of cast, there aren’t many movies that are this stacked with brilliant actresses with roles this meaty. Even in moments that might otherwise feel slow in a lesser movie, Fried Green Tomatoes fills every moment with meaning. Fried Green Tomatoes has the rare combination of a great storyline and dialogue—this movie is too often overlooked.
THE EXTRAS:
Commentary with Director Jon Avnet – Jon Avnet reflects upon the film and does a terrific job filling us in on his vision and how the movie came together.
“Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes” – This is an extraordinary featurette that runs over an hour. There are plenty of interviews with the cast and crew. This is a must view for fans of the film.
There is also a short sequence of deleted scenes, outtakes, and the oddly interesting “Sipsey’s Recipes.”
FRANKLY: Fried Green Tomatoes is an Oscar worthy film that never got its due. If you passed on it before don’t pass on it now.
+ Charlie Craine
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