Review of Steel Magnolias (2012) by Todd V — 14 Jan 2009

Pretty good for a weepy melodrama. Speaking of which, what HAPPENED to that genre?

This review of Steel Magnolias (2012) was written by Todd V on 14 Jan 2009.

Steel Magnolias has generally received positive reviews.

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