Review of Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) by Candy R — 10 Feb 2013

Excellent movie about friendship and love. Kathy Bates' character befriends an old woman who tells stories of her past.

This review of Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) was written by Candy R on 10 Feb 2013.

Fried Green Tomatoes has generally received very positive reviews.

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