Review of Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) by Compi24 — 14 May 2020
Fannie Flagg's prized novel gets the Hollywood treatment, thanks in no small part to Flagg herself — who co-adapted her own work for the screen — and a veritable who's who of feminine acting icons.
"Fried Green Tomatoes" is a gratifying blend of Southern Gothic stylings and the winsome spirit of a woman who believed wholeheartedly in countering homophobia and misogyny with earnest will and good humor.
It's honestly kind of amazing to me how much queerness Flagg managed to sneak past audiences in the late 80's and early 90's. She really was breaking ground with this work. And the structure built on that ground, whether you personally identify with the subtext or not, still makes for a tender and enjoyable stay in what feels like a community you've been a part of for a substantive amount of time.
This review of Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) was written by Compi24 on 14 May 2020.
Fried Green Tomatoes has generally received very positive reviews.
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