Sometimes laughter is a matter of life and death.

Starring: Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Kevin J. O'Connor, Sam Shepard

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"I would rather have thirty minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special." - Shelby Latcherie

Why watch this? These women, and the bond they share, is a beautiful thing to behold.

Plot Summary: The story follows the strong bonds of a group of Southern women in a small Louisiana town, centered around Truvy's beauty salon. They share life's ups and downs, including family drama, weddings, and personal challenges, finding support and humor in their enduring friendships.

Dad's Preview: I feel a little unworthy to evaluate a film that's singularly about the "feminine experience", but I'll do my best, because I was the ultimate "momma's boy". Here we have a tight-knit group of friends, who experience a heart-breaking tragedy. They endure the heartbreak, the grief, the anger, and are rightfully devastated. The men aren't much help. Eventually, through compassion and friendship, they start the healing process.

Rastar; Tri-Star Pictures