Review of Steel Magnolias (1989) by Marcmyworks — 10 Jun 2019

A truly touching film that starts off seemingly just as a rom-com but proves to be one of the best female lead films ever made. Wonderfully cast and beautifully shot.

This review of Steel Magnolias (1989) was written by Marcmyworks on 10 Jun 2019.

Steel Magnolias has generally received positive reviews.

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