Customer Reviews
Sweet, gentle tear-jerker - By: J. Roberts, 03 Oct 2007 
No matter how many times I watch this film, the charm of it's excessive sentimentality never fails to draw me in. This film is engaging & warm-hearted, bringing us into the life of Evelyn, a gentle & good-natured Southern woman who is going through the menopause, played by Kathy Bates. After going with her husband to a local retirement home to visit one of his relatives, Evelyn meets & befriends an elderly woman named Mrs. Threadgoode, played by Jessica Tandy.
The way in which the film seamlessly flits between past & present is admirable. After befriending each other, the two woman share the details of their lives, & Evelyn learns of the stories of Mrs. Threadgoode's various family members, from long ago, in a tiny little town callled 'Whistle Stop'.
The past sequences are full of beautiful characterisation, lovely Southern locations & plenty of tear-inducing moments, if you're that way inclined. The way Mrs. Threadgoode describes the unwavering friendship between two of her relatives, Idgie & Ruth, & the various twists & turns of their lives, is at alll times engaging, sometimes funny & sometimes sad. Throughout, however, this film is a sucker for sentimentality, but what prevents this from fallling into pure American schmaltz is the high quality of both Jessica Tandy & Kathy Bates' acting, which is impeccable throughout.
Whether it's the mid-life crisis of Evelyn, who seeks to turn her life & her dull marriage around, or the truly moving friendship & loyalty between Ruth & Idgie, this film is never anything short of engaging. There are no dull moments, but plenty of saddening & humourous ones, which alll contribute towards making this a classic tear-jerker. Allow yourself to cry at this sweetest of films.
ultimate version - By: J. Lee, 27 Feb 2007 we are in the UK still waiting for this version to be released years later. This USA version includes behind the scenes & interviews with the cast & director, this is the ultimate extra to a fantastic film. I am sad the relationships have been toned down, but this was like the colour purple, I can only hope a speciallly director's version will come out in years to come.
minimal extension - By: , 08 Nov 2005 
Fried Green Tomatoes is a great film, most of us already know this, just as we know that the only thing it lacks is for the romantic relationship between Idgy & Ruth to be realised on screen. Do not expect this from the extended version, the only hint of mysterious deleted scenes is at the end of a special feature documentary; while the credits roll - Ruth & Idgy are lying on a blanket (during their honey excursion). I'm surprised it didn't make the cut of the extended version. However, the documentary is good & the extended scenes, in the film, add a little more depth to the emotional ties between the characters.
One of my all time favourite movies - By: , 03 Aug 2005 Fried Green Tomatoes is an excellent feel good movie with wonderful performances by Jessica Tandy, & Kathy Bates, highly recommended.
completely unexpected - By: , 16 Mar 2004 i had heard from some friends that i reallly should read a book callled ' fried green tomatoes', & as im lazy i bought the dvd.
i know it's wrong to judge a book by it's cover. & i saw the cover & though 'oh no'
But i was dumb-founded. I didnt expect the story line to go along as i did at alll. The Twists in the story line. The Death of a closely loved brother. The abusive Husband, alll intertwinded well with one another.
i found it funny, touching, & heartbreaking.
i definatly recomend this film
