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Jan 10, 1992 · One of the reasons Jon Avnet's "Fried Green Tomatoes" survives the flashback structure is that it devises an interesting character to be the listener to the long-ago tale.
Fried Green Tomatoes' tearjerking drama is undeniably manipulative, but in the hands of a skilled cast that includes Jessica Tandy and Kathy Bates, it's also powerfully effective. Read...
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Heartwarming '90s classic has some language, violence. Read Common Sense Media's Fried Green Tomatoes review, age rating, and parents guide.
Fried Green Tomatoes is an engaging if sentimental tale, charmingly handled by producer-turned-director Jon Avnet and flawlessly acted by its four female stars.
Fried green tomatoes serves up a serving of feel good entertainment, heartfelt moments, female empowerment, and important messages. This film tells the powerful story of Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy in 1991.
Jan 24, 1992 · Fried Green Tomatoes: Directed by Jon Avnet. With Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Jessica Tandy. Evelyn, an ordinary housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends the old lady Ninny.
Jan 24, 1992 · Based on a novel by Fannie Flagg, the comedian, and directed by Jon Avnet, Fried Green Tomatoes has some good performances and a measure of homespun appeal, some of which can be credited to Elizabeth McBride's gently evocative costumes and Barbara Ling's detailed production design.
