Page 15 - Toluna Magazine US Edition May

Steel Magnolias

By: tluzzo99
Steel Magnolias may be nothing more than

manipulative high class soap opera, but it is a
soap opera that works, thanks to a good script

and some first class performances by an
excellent cast. If you are looking for edge or
your seat drama, you're shopping in the wrong

store here. What you do get is a story about
relationships. The main focus is the story of a

friendship between five women, each
character totally different, but very well

defined by the five actresses who portray
them. There is also a major story about the

relationship between a Mother and Daughter,
some minor stories involving girlfriend and
boyfriend, and husband and wife.

By: chaosinla
Steel Magnolias is an 80's comedic drama based upon a play and real life story of Robert

Harling with a powerful cast including Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley Maclaine,
Tom Skerrit, Olympia Dukakis, and etc. The movie / story follows the lives of these intertwined,

close nit friendships as they experience the comedy and tragedy of life in a Southern town.
Furthermore, it provides a view into the world of Diabetes and how a patient ( Shelby - Julia
Roberts ) and her family functions with how the disease impacts all aspects of one's life.

However, the movie isn't singularly focused on the this story line. The personalities, traits,
situations of each person is displayed in a realistic manner with equally realistic life situations,

while showing how one come can overcome differences in a community and pull together to
support each other. The movie emotionally illustrates love, work, celebration, family, faith,

friendships, relationships, life, tragedy, and death. And, the viewer can relate to the characters
and situations that they face as we all go through similar experiences in life. It's a soulful look

into all of us when we are the most vulnerable like a flower and, also, most strong and resilient
like steel. This is a movie that makes a lasting impact with one or multiple viewings.

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