Review of Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) by Debbie W — 25 Aug 2009

BEAUTIFUL AND MOVING, FUNNY AT TIMES/ THIS ONE HAS EVERYTHING.

This review of Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) was written by Debbie W on 25 Aug 2009.

Fried Green Tomatoes has generally received very positive reviews.

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