One Page Movie Review

I rented “Fried Green Tomatoes” for women studies because I had to write a one page movie review. There was a long list of movies we were able to choose from, some of them familiar and some not. I wanted to choose a movie I have never seen before and “Fried Green Tomatoes” seemed interesting so I went ahead and watched it. Now that I’ve watched it, it turns out to be one of my favorite films!

The movie starts out with Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates) going to a nursing home and that’s when she meets Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy). Evelyn is a bored, unhappy housewife who feels useless but decides to turn her life around and do something once she becomes inspired by Ninny’s stories from her past. Her stories mainly consist of two women named Idgie and Ruth, who blossom a deep friendship.

The way this film portrays women is remarkable. Idgie was a tomboy ever since she was young and continues to be her own leader. In contrast, Ruth is shy and much more lady-like. In the beginning they are complete opposites, but become best of friends. Idgie helps Ruth leave her abusive husband with her baby and start a new life. In time, they start their own café called “Fried Green Tomatoes” with the help of friends to support themselves financially and also to take care of Ruth’s baby.

Another beautiful friendship also starts to develop in the present. Despite Evelyn meeting Ninny at the nursing home unexpectedly, Evelyn continues to visit Ninny for the enchanting stories that she almost becomes addicted to. Ninny may be restricted to a nursing home but rather than wallow in despair she faces life through her memories of the past and charming stories for Evelyn. From these stories, she gains strength and a will to really live. Spending time with Ninny becomes an important, life changing event for her, helping her to step up and be the woman she truly wants to be. This film is definitely more towards feministic values and it does a terrific job showing what women are capable of doing. All the characters triumph by being independent and being who they really are. I recommend this movie to everyone!