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calistareads's review against another edition
5.0
This has to be one of my favorite movies of all time. I have many lines memorized from the movie. This is my first time reading the original play. Most of the lines in the movie come right out of the pages of the play, but the ending is very different. The ending takes place at the hair salon like every other scene and the woman talk about everything that happened to M’Lynn instead of us being at the hospital or funeral. I think seeing the characters as it happens in the movie is more powerful, but I still teared up at the end, even the way it was done here. That movie gets me every time.
I usually distance myself from my southern roots, but this is one of those things in life that make me feel some pride at my southern roots. These are some amazing ladies. The movie shows more of life outside the salon, but in this play it all takes place in this space for women. It becomes like the scared space woman collect and share their lives with one another. Life happens outside, but this is the safe space they support each other.
There are interesting things about religion that happen in here. I know they are in the movies, but you get the feel of the difference between the Presbyterians and more Fundamental religion that takes over the south.
This is such excellent story telling. I love the author’s note at the beginning: “the women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, real characters. They in no way, shape or form are meant to be portrayed as cartoons or caricatures” The movie obeyed this note to a T and I think that is why it is still such a classic. We need a steel Magnolia’s reunion, if you ask me. Some of them are getting very old, but I think they are all still with us as of now.
Anyway, this is one of my favorite stories about life. It’s brilliant writing and I’m glad I read the play.
I usually distance myself from my southern roots, but this is one of those things in life that make me feel some pride at my southern roots. These are some amazing ladies. The movie shows more of life outside the salon, but in this play it all takes place in this space for women. It becomes like the scared space woman collect and share their lives with one another. Life happens outside, but this is the safe space they support each other.
There are interesting things about religion that happen in here. I know they are in the movies, but you get the feel of the difference between the Presbyterians and more Fundamental religion that takes over the south.
This is such excellent story telling. I love the author’s note at the beginning: “the women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, real characters. They in no way, shape or form are meant to be portrayed as cartoons or caricatures” The movie obeyed this note to a T and I think that is why it is still such a classic. We need a steel Magnolia’s reunion, if you ask me. Some of them are getting very old, but I think they are all still with us as of now.
Anyway, this is one of my favorite stories about life. It’s brilliant writing and I’m glad I read the play.
princessleia4life's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the movie better. I understand that a play is more limited in space and people, but I liked all the additional things that the movie had.
leah76's review against another edition
4.0
playreaders with mama many years ago, read part of daughter
celestehurst's review against another edition
5.0
I regret that it took me so long to read or see this story. Featuring an all-woman cast, the characters feel real. There are no villains, just women living the ups and downs of their lives and being there for each other through it all. The dialogue is witty, moving, and sharp, creating the perfect mix between drama and comedy and beauty and strength. I'm making it a goal to see this show on stage.
kathmkat's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
alicihonest's review against another edition
1.0
I have to read along the script every night as I tech it and its like my own personal hell.
calistareads's review
5.0
This has to be one of my favorite movies of all time. I have many lines memorized from the movie. This is my first time reading the original play. Most of the lines in the movie come right out of the pages of the play, but the ending is very different. The ending takes place at the hair salon like every other scene and the woman talk about everything that happened to M’Lynn instead of us being at the hospital or funeral. I think seeing the characters as it happens in the movie is more powerful, but I still teared up at the end, even the way it was done here. That movie gets me every time.
I usually distance myself from my southern roots, but this is one of those things in life that make me feel some pride at my southern roots. These are some amazing ladies. The movie shows more of life outside the salon, but in this play it all takes place in this space for women. It becomes like the scared space woman collect and share their lives with one another. Life happens outside, but this is the safe space they support each other.
There are interesting things about religion that happen in here. I know they are in the movies, but you get the feel of the difference between the Presbyterians and more Fundamental religion that takes over the south.
This is such excellent story telling. I love the author’s note at the beginning: “the women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, real characters. They in no way, shape or form are meant to be portrayed as cartoons or caricatures” The movie obeyed this note to a T and I think that is why it is still such a classic. We need a steel Magnolia’s reunion, if you ask me. Some of them are getting very old, but I think they are all still with us as of now.
Anyway, this is one of my favorite stories about life. It’s brilliant writing and I’m glad I read the play.
I usually distance myself from my southern roots, but this is one of those things in life that make me feel some pride at my southern roots. These are some amazing ladies. The movie shows more of life outside the salon, but in this play it all takes place in this space for women. It becomes like the scared space woman collect and share their lives with one another. Life happens outside, but this is the safe space they support each other.
There are interesting things about religion that happen in here. I know they are in the movies, but you get the feel of the difference between the Presbyterians and more Fundamental religion that takes over the south.
This is such excellent story telling. I love the author’s note at the beginning: “the women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, real characters. They in no way, shape or form are meant to be portrayed as cartoons or caricatures” The movie obeyed this note to a T and I think that is why it is still such a classic. We need a steel Magnolia’s reunion, if you ask me. Some of them are getting very old, but I think they are all still with us as of now.
Anyway, this is one of my favorite stories about life. It’s brilliant writing and I’m glad I read the play.
jzthecatlady's review against another edition
4.0
It's been ages since I read this play, and it was nice to give it a reread. Definitely a classic for a reason, and I love anything that has only women in it's cast. The themes and dynamics between the characters definitely still resonate today.
leisurelyreading's review
5.0
Steel Magnolias is one of my favorite movies. I'm sure it helps that I was named after it too. I knew vaguely that the movie was based on a play, but until I listened to a podcast about the movie it didn't register that I could just read it. I actually found a pdf online because this doesn't appear to be available as an ebook anywhere I saw.
I thought this was just lovely. The first scene is almost line for line the same as the movie. I love that it exclusively takes place at Truvy's. I understand why the movie didn't/couldn't follow that, but it felt so strong to just see these women at the salon. I actually found myself liking Ouiser a lot more. The play got me to both laugh out loud and tear up. Wonderful, also short!
I thought this was just lovely. The first scene is almost line for line the same as the movie. I love that it exclusively takes place at Truvy's. I understand why the movie didn't/couldn't follow that, but it felt so strong to just see these women at the salon. I actually found myself liking Ouiser a lot more. The play got me to both laugh out loud and tear up. Wonderful, also short!