I Laughed & Cried | Steel Magnolias | Movie Reaction | First Time Watching

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[@allendixon7700]

Little bit more in my worry , country c r u n t h a t that's the song by ayston a I s t o n corbin c o r b I am he does , i'm a little bit more country than my browser

[@believer773]

I saw this on a first date in high school. I shed many manly tears and my date said it was dumb, there was no second date.

[@that.ll_do_pig]

Excellent way to weed someone out. 😏

[@RoseTintMyWorld-cr5zo]

You dodged a bullet!

[@StoptheInsanityofRegressivism]

I had a similar situation with a girl I adored. We watched Schindler's List. She didn't bat an eyelash and said the movie was forgettable. Then we watched a movie of her choice "Hook" with Robin Williams and she balled her eyes out because " ooooooooh the old man found his marbles." That level of disconnect proved to me we were not suited to one another.

[@dvalero87]

Good for you! She was whack if she didn't cry.

[@9teen80s]

It is still a crime that Sally Fields didn't win the academy award for best actress that year because her acting during the Funeral scene was unbelievable. Great reaction James loved every second of this.

[@PowerDiva]

I agree... the Oscars pretty much ignored this film. Sally Field was not even nominated, it wasn't nominated for Best Picture either. The only nomination was Julia Roberts for supporting actress.... and she lost.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

She didn't win any awards for this performance??? It was amazing.

[@9teen80s]

@@AwesomeUSMovies Not one, This was the year Jessica Tandy won for Driving Miss Daisy, that movie won most of the awards that year.

[@jacquelineanderson5011]

She was also fantastic in the movie Sybil.

[@looneygardener]

Genius scene! Perfect script, casting, directing, everything.

[@danielle-on-p9]

The scene at the funeral is one of the saddest, funniest, realest moments ever and I'm always amazed how well everyone did that scene.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

100% agreed

[@Acoustic_strings]

When Sally says "WHY?" I can't help but break down. Such an amazing actress. But that "Hit Ouser" part was definitely needed to break up the tears

[@mommajcooks4096]

This is one of my favorite movies and that scene has me bawling every single time I watch it 🥹

[@deenormus1975]

😂I had just exclaimed “omg, James! U don’t know who Julia Roberts is?!” when u said “don’t yell at me!” and I giggled. Therefore, u must watch Pretty Woman. 100%.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

I'm very new to this whole movie thing so I've never seen the majority of actors. However... I've seen Julia twice actually. I reacted to Hook and she is Tink: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGakY4d6a6ygb7s She was also in Friends (I'm a big fan) She was the women that made Chandler get naked in the bathroom because of some childish thing he did when he was a kid.

[@deenormus1975]

@@AwesomeUSMovies Lmao Yep, Susie Underpants

[@tracyleesmith781]

I was screaming too! Julia Roberts was in a lots of movies since the mid-80s! My first time seeing her was Satisfaction!

[@jennaB209]

When you said “Julia Roberts…..nope.” I fell out of my chair. That alone has me crying lol

[@danzthename]

Same. My jaw hit the floor 😮

[@HuntingViolets]

I don't like her the best of the list--I mean, I like her, but not the best out of these--but she just had a movie out last year, with George Clooney. It hurts that he didn't know Sally Field or Shirley MacLaine, but Julia Roberts was the surprise. He has a lot of movies to watch, but I probably can't name people from stuff he''s watched either. (I did watch all the Breaking Bad universe.)

[@MagesLikeYouAndI]

Same!!! 😂

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

I'm very new to this whole movie thing so I've never seen the majority of actors. However... I've seen Julia twice actually. I reacted to Hook and she is Tink: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGakY4d6a6ygb7s She was also in Friends (I'm a big fan) She was the women that made Chandler get naked in the bathroom because of some childish thing he did when he was a kid.

[@Peggy-t5f]

I just can't believe you don't know who Julia Roberts is?!?

[@sarahsperr3341]

Fried green tomatoes will make you cry.

[@tiffanyphillips6086]

I have been screaming fried green tomatoes for the longest time I'm so glad to see somebody else loved the movie one of my favorite all time older movies ever

[@that.ll_do_pig]

​@@tiffanyphillips6086 I feel like it goes hand-in-hand with this movie. If you watch one and like it, you'll definitely like the other.

[@tempsitch5632]

@@tiffanyphillips6086 “I’ve been screaming fried green tomatoes for the longest time” See a doctor immediately !

[@amandadougherty6615]

Fried Green Tomatoes is soooo underrated in movie history. Outstanding movie.

[@looneygardener]

Great!!!!! Movie!!!!

[@that.ll_do_pig]

This is a real story, based on the *play by Shelby's [Susan's] brother. The mother wanted to be there when they took her off the ventilator so that she could see Julia Roberts get up from the bed. She said it was very therapeutic for her

[@scapito]

It was a play. 😊 no book

[@that.ll_do_pig]

​@@scapito indeed. Not sure why I wrote book. Lol

[@Jenkinscraftingco2.0]

From what I recall, Susan’s husband remarried just months after her passing and her brother wrote the play after hearing the son call the new wife ‘mom’ and he didn’t want Susan to be forgotten so he wrote it for him.

[@bjgandalf69]

The play takes place entirely at Trudy's beauty shop so all the scenes we see in the movie at other locations are just talked about at the shop. I have a friend that I have performed with at our local community college theatre stage that is playing Shelby in a production of the play at the end of July. She's now 39 so it is a credit to her youthfulness that she can pull off playing a 20 something. I and my my wife are looking forward to seeing this production. I have seen it staged once before and it is even more powerful if you can believe it on stage.

[@GranFelicia]

I haven't gotten past your intro yet but I had to just say..... your adorable innocence in not knowing who these actresses are is so much. I did have a moment of yelling "You don't know who Julia Roberts is????" But I've watched so many of your intros, I know you're still catching up with the rest of us on pop culture and such. It's a fun journey, seeing movies through your eyes, gives me a whole new appreciation for them!!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Actually... apparently I kinda know who is apparently... I know her from two places, 1. I've reacted to the movie Hook: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGakY4d6a6ygb7s She play tink. 2. Friends: She was the underpants girl Chandler played tricks on as a kid... in exchange, Julia forced him into a bathroom and stole all of his clothes. Very funny episode.

[@GranFelicia]

@@AwesomeUSMovies Underpants Girl.... LMAOOOOO yes, she was Underpants Girl and that was an epic episode!!

[@tracyleesmith781]

During that Sally's infamous funeral scene, that was my first time seeing my mom cried & then laughed. That became my favorite movie ever since then & I was about 11 years old. Julia Robert reminded me of my oldest sister who loved bashful & blush! Of course she is still here with me & from distance. Thank u for ur reaction! ❤

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

What a wonderful memory for you. Thank you for the support

[@JenniferFutch]

I enjoyed your reaction to Steel Magnolias I’m fortunate to have grown up near that beautiful little town, which is where the real story took place. The story originated as a play, written by “Shelby’s” brother. It’s the true story of his sister, their family, and the women of that town who supported them through their loss. In part, he wrote it because his former brother-in-law, Shelby’s husband, remarried within 6 months of her death. He heard his little nephew call the new wife “mommy” and wanted to make sure, as M’lynn said, that the boy knew how wonderful his mother was and what she went through for him. Not only was the film shot in the town of the real story, but the hospital was the hospital that treated her and where she died. The doctor was “Shelby’s” real doctor.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Love that you didn't hide your emotions. I've seen even my dad shed a tear over this movie. That one surprised me 100%. Have you watched my girl? If not have it on your list.

[@lisalambert609]

You not immediately knowing who Julia Roberts is, is why I love your channel. It's so fun to watch you experience actors I've started taking for granted.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Actually based on the comments I've seen her twice. She was in one episode of friends and I reacted to the movie Hook where she plays Tink! Go check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGakY4d6a6ygb7s

[@darlene9084]

I love this movie! Its based on a true story. Shelbys sickness hit close to home for me. My younger brother had kidney disease and my Dad donated one of his kidneys. After a short amount of time my brothers body rejected the kidney. We lost him just before his 10th birthday. That was back in 1979.

[@ryanfeit1420]

Shirley MacLaine (Weezer) is so funny in this great film. Her most memorable film is "Terms Of Endearment" which also stars Debra Winger and Jack Nicholson. She and Jack rightly won Oscars for their performances. This film is another one that will definitely make you cry. Great reaction!!!

[@marybrown6128]

The character of Weezer is my spirit animal, lol! I love her smart ass snarky remarks!

[@littleogeechee223]

Actually, her name is ‘Ouiser or ‘Ouisa, a diminutive of the name Louisa.

[@HuntingViolets]

Sally Field: Gidget, The Flying Nun, Sybil (Emmy award), Smokey and the Bandit, Brothers and Sisters, Norma Rae (Oscar), Places in the Heart (Oscar), Punchine (her love interest is Tom Hanks, I think), Mrs. Doubtfire, Lincoln (as Mrs. Lincoln). Shirley MacLaine: The Trouble with Harry, The Apartment, Terms of Endearment. Darryl Hannah: Splash, Legal Eagles, Kill Bill Vol 2, also invented a board game.Julia Roberts (just had a movie out with George Clooney last year, I think): Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, Erin Brockovich.

[@tracikdoddy]

If you want to see some movies with the following that you didn't know, check these out: Olympia Dukakis (Clairee) - Moonstruck Shirley McClaine (Ouiser) - Terms of Endearment Julia Roberts (Shelby) - Pretty Woman Sam Sheperd (Spud - Dolly's husband) - Baby Boom 😃

[@ScientificallyStupid]

2nd Moonstruck, I feel like James would love it

[@tracithomas6543]

I’d also add Darryl Hannah (Annelle) in Blade Runner (1982) and Splash (1985) Tom Skerritt (Drum, the Dad) - M*A*S*H (the 1970 movie, not the TV series), Alien (1980), A River Runs Through It (1992?) Julia Roberts (Shelby) - Erin Brockovich (2001 - for which she won the Best Actress Oscar), Mystic Pizza (1988),

[@kimberlyhicks3644]

Sam Shepherd was General Garrison in BLACK HAWK DOWN. That was an excellent movie. I highly recommend it.

[@nikwalters1029]

While the grave scene is truly realistic and emotional, seeing Shelby on the ground while the baby is screaming always gets me. It was my biggest fear being a single mom that something would happen when I was alone with my son.

[@EricAKATheBelgianGuy]

Interesting trivia: The movie is based on a stage play, also called Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling. He based the character of Shelby (the daughter with Type 1 diabetes) on his sister, who died from Type 1 diabetes in 1985. Harling was born in Alabama but went to school in Louisiana, earning a law degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, but decided to pursue writing and film instead. He appears in a cameo in this film as a minister. Two other films he wrote that are well known are "Soapdish" (which also has Sally Field in it), and "The First Wives Club" (with Bette Midler, the lead witch in Hocus Pocus).

[@jaynahoffacker2557]

I never knew he wrote First Wives Club too! I’ve always loved that movie.

[@BDogg2023]

This is one of the very few modern classics that I hadn’t seen before I saw the notification for your post. So I went and watched the movie today so I can enjoy your reaction. Here we go!

[@RoseTintMyWorld-cr5zo]

Thanks for your heartfelt reaction ❤ This is also a great play if you get a chance to see it at a community or regional theater. The entire show takes place in the beauty parlor and features only the women. I played Annelle for six weeks in a dinner theater production of Steel Magnolias with some wonderful women and had an amazing, albeit emotionally draining time!

[@robbiereacts22]

I’m a transplant patient and a dialysis patient so I understand a lot about Shelby. You where talking about ceranwrap (totally misspelled) during such a funny story. They wrap that around the hair sometimes for the coloring process. When I color my hair I have to do it too so it’s not only women who do that. You totally need to watch Fried Green Tomatoes! It’s another Southern film and it’s amazing writing and acting.

[@lynn2574]

Great reaction to a great movie. I remember seeing this in the theater, and walking out EVERYONE looked like they had been crying.

[@Dollywood623]

I know there are going to be many comments about all these very famous ladies, so I’m just going to focus on one. Shirley MacLaine(Weezer)🔥🔥🔥I see her in this era and can’t help but remember her how she looked, acted and danced in so many great movies. She’s done it all. Has been making movies for close to 70 yrs. Has won many awards. “The Children’s Hour”(1961) and “Sweet Charity”(1969), “Terms of Endearment “(1983), “Irma La Douce”(1963), “Artists and Models”(1955) with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin and my personal favorite “Madame Sousatzka”(1988). The list is long. She’s still around acting and almost 90 yrs old 🌟🌟🌟

[@girl_friday9185]

James, sweetie! I am astounded that you are able to say that you don’t know who Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts are!!? Woooah, Nelly-you’re a brave, lovely gentleman for admitting such things. I’m sure your Patreon will agree that you are in need of watching at least the following three films ASAP! 1. Some Came Running (1958), MacLaine’s dazzling debut performance that earned her a Oscar nom 2. Moonstruck (1987), amongst several other IN-CRED-IBLE performances you’ll find Dukakis delivering her best supporting actress Oscar winning performance. 3. Erin Brockovich (2001)/Pretty Woman (1991) - a neck & neck tie imho for best performances that Roberts took Oscar awards for leading actress. Such diff characters & contexts. She got a best supporting actress nom for this role in Steel Mag’s. Love your guts, James! Your last continues to be one of my favorite of all reviewers on KZbin. Keep up the great work, watching all these great movies! 🍿🎬🫶

[@katrinacash6393]

Olympia Dukakis is on the left below Sally Field and Shirley McLaine (Weezer) is on Dolly’s left in the center.Julia Roberts plays Sally Fields’ daughter Shelby and is next to her. Such a great movie and so many great actors. Tom Skerritt is the Dad and he was in Top Gun.

[@theshadowfax239]

Her name is spelled Ouiser, not Weezer.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

and if you loved Olympia Dukakis, PLEASE see "Moonstruck", she's magnificent in it. Another beautiful, funny, "slice of life"-type movie.

[@fday1964]

Terms Of Endearment is another emotional film to experience.

[@llorona7847]

It’s 6:27 a.m. PST & I didn’t expect to wake up and cry today lol. But I had to click on this video as soon as I saw it. This was a great reaction, James. The performances in this film were outstanding. It’s rare to get an ensemble cast together that’s this talented.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

So glad you enjoyed it

[@JP5683]

My mom was a diabetic and she loved this movie. I've seen it probably 300 times. So many great performances, great quotes

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

300 times??? Holy Moly!

[@marycanary]

I had a friend once who was a brittle/insulin dependent diabetic and anyone who knew her well enough could tell when her blood sugar levels had dropped because she would have this like she was in outer space or something and she would respond to her name and she would crying softly. Anyway,the first person to notice that she was having what pretty much everyone referred to as a sugar attack would shout out that she needed medical help and someone would come over and gently guide her over to the first aid room and help her check her blood sugar levels and they would give her some juice and something to eat to get her blood sugar levels back up and they would also sit with her until she was okay again.

[@christined6321]

Soooo excited for this reaction!!! I LOVE this movie! I sob uncontrollably every time I watch and no lie I’m sure I’ve seen it over 50 times. Another tearjerker and beloved movie is “Beaches” 1988. FYI Sally Field was “Gidget” and “The Flying Nun” tv shows from the ‘60s( thinking you might have heard of these). Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@gracieb.3054]

I watched your reaction b/c this is one of my favorite movies. Seen it countless times. The genuine warmth, kindness and love between the characters reminds me of my own family in the past. It is heartwarming. It is also one of the only films I see diabetes depicted in a realistic way. For sure, there are some diabetics that do not have it as badly. Unfortunately, I can tell you from my own experience that I am also 'special' like Shelby. I have the worst insulin resistance and other medical conditions that require medications that elevate blood sugar. I see online that others can take 8 units of insulin and be fine. I take 100 units long acting 2x day and 30-40 short acting with meals. I also take Janumet (combo metformin and Januvia) and Glipizide. So 5 meds and I still have to be on a very low carb diet and I still struggle with it. My kidney function is not that great. I appreciated the scene of the low sugar. It is spot on. There can also be other unpleasant symptoms. Treating the other medical condition caused my blood sugar to become so elevated that it destroyed my immune system. What I actually had was diabetic ketoacidosis and invasive fungal sinusitis (Aspergillis niger). I nearly died from both of them. I had an emergency surgery and then 2 follow up surgeries. They severed the trigeminal nerve and removed bone as well as tissue. I spent 3 weeks of hell in 3 hospitals and months recovering. My recovery was extremely rough as well. It took me months to feel remotely normal. I have permanent nerve damage in my face. I have to take 150 mg Pregabalin for the severed nerve. This is the short version. The detailed one is much more horrifying. Now I just have to keep my sugars under 300 to have a functional immune system and sinus flushes for a year. Anyway, I hope this wasn't a huge bummer for everyone after such a heartwarming film, but I was hoping this would be informative for some. If you are on the verge of becoming diabetic, please get on metformin asap. Please try to eat healthy and eat whole grains or lower carb. I hope that sharing my story will make people more empathetic toward Type 2 diabetics who are blamed as if we have brought this on ourselves. In my case, I have PCOS and it makes you not only likely to get diabetes, but have extreme insulin resistance. For some of us, type 2 is also genetically linked. At any rate, I hope this cautionary tale will motivate people to avoid diabetes any way they can, and make sure if you do have it, that you do whatever you need to do to control your blood sugar. The dire consequences were not clear to me before getting so sick. Not really. And my doctors let me down. Make sure you get doctors who will care enough to hold you and themselves accountable. I nearly died twice and very fortunately lived to tell the tale. I hope no one else ever has to go through what I did and that hearing my story may prevent others from having to experience anything like it themselves.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

How unfortunate. One of the reasons I build this channel is to share love and warmth across it. I've been told all my life how big and full of life my laugh is. Please check out my comedy playlist. I hope it brings you some joy during those tough moments in life. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHzbmouYg81ji9U

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I'm sending you big (gentle) hugs and lots of love, I also have PCOS and its not fun. When I was diagnosed (at 16) not much was known about it other than "it might be harder for you to get pregnant", so doctors downplayed it a lot. I don't know if they just didn't want to frighten a young girl or there was just no research, but 30 years later, I hope they're educating girls the way they should so they can live their best, healthiest lives.

[@angelalacour2384]

Again such an infectious laugh...I've always loved this movie. Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion, also my favorite scene in this movie.

[@NeptuneLady1957]

OMgosh..there are FOUR Oscar winners in this film. Sally Field, (Norma Rae and Places in the Heart), Olympia Dukakis (Moonstruck), Julia Roberts (Erin Brokovich) and Shirley McClain (Terms of Endearment), ALL worthy of a reaction!!

[@moonchild8422]

One of my all time favorites! You do know Julia Roberts! She played Tinkerbell in Hook!

[@oliviarose5030]

I love how hysterical this movie is, after all these years. Not to mention the raw emotion. Always excited to see a new person be introduced to this treasure.

[@shirw]

This was filmed not too far from where I grew up. It always makes me a bit homesick 🥲 It was a play that was based on real life events - written by the brother of the diabetic. Both the play and movie are so good!

[@hollylarsen6050]

Always love your giggles!

[@KrissyFace]

I’ve only gotten as far as the intro and I think you do great remembering who you have seen. I know you feel like you don’t know many but I’m impressed with your memory!!!

[@jhonnewell9522]

I was a child when I first saw this movie and it’s been one of my favorites ever since. This movie is based on a true story, which one of the brothers turned into a play then a movie for his nephew ( the boy Shelby had ). What happened was the kidney transplant failed, she went in for a procedure to help with her dialysis and she didn’t wake up from it. She fell into a coma and then the family decided to take her off life support. The husband remarried 5 months after she passed away. The brother / uncle wanted to wanted something so his nephew could remember his mother and her family by. He wanted to show the love of friends and how they can help you in dark times. The brother is in the movie too, he’s the pastor who marries and also who presides over the funeral.

[@terrylewis_]

One of my favorite movies! It *is* my goto for when I need a cry.

[@gregyear201]

You seem like such a warm person with a beautiful soul. People like you are rare these days.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Thanks Greg, I appreciate that.

[@jillanderson3242]

The actor who played Sally Fields' husband is Tom Skerritt who played Commander Mike "Viper" Metcalf in Top Gun

[@LordVolkov]

For more of the beautiful Darryl Hannah - Roxanne, with Steve Martin Splash, with Tom Hanks

[@dennydowling2169]

Daryl Hannah also played Elle Driver in Kill Bill Vol 1 and Kill Bill Vol 2

[@todddepue681]

So many quotable lines...my favorites are from Clairee (Olympia Dukakis) I'm a fashion stylist so I use the one about accessorizing is the only thing that separates us from the animals a lot LOL. "If you can't say anything nice about anybody, come sit by me" "The handwriting of a serial killer" "Spoken like a true smart ass" All so good. Great performances throughout!

[@leeannmcdermott8313]

Love these ladies!, I believe Wheezer is portrayed after my mother in law 😝

[@dawndance1]

NEW SUB 🙋🏻‍♀️! And I have to say what a GREAT reaction! This movie has always been one of my all time favs! And I honestly had so much fun watching along! You’re such a breath of fresh air… love the positivity, pure joy, and truthful reaction. Thank you for the great content and all that you do. Cant wait to binge watch channel! PEACE&LIGHT ✌🏼✨👍🏼

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Hello there, I have TONS of amazing content shuffled into different playlists. If you like the laughs go for Comedy but if you like the tears Drama is for you. Either way I promise I've tried to great enjoyable enriching content for everyone. Let me know what you think in the comments. I appreciate you!

[@jankreps5115]

You need to see Julia Roberts in “pretty woman” & “Mystic Pizza” & many others! Sally Fieldwasin TV shows Gidge; the Flying Nun”; movie “Skokie & the Bandit. Tom Skeritt was in movie “Top Gun”!Darrel Hannah’s in “Roxanne” & movie Splash…Loved your laughter $ your tears! Great movie & reaction!!

[@andieolson5693]

I am not fluent in pop culture and can name about 4 actors, but when you said no to Julia Roberts!? I can't lie, I gasped. 😂❤

[@shadowfrost__]

Here are 3 movies that will make you ball your eyes out, they will probably never win any polls but should be watched Dad (1989) My Life (1993) Life as a House (2001)

[@TheRealSubourbonMermaid]

Brand new viewer here 👋🏼 What a sweet review of a movie I hold dear to my heart. I'm so glad you liked it. I just subscribed to your channel, you seem very genuine.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Thanks for the sub it's appreciated

[@Acoustic_strings]

Thus was filmed in Natchitoches, La. They filmed the inside sets at the auditorium of the NSU college where I delivered USA Today newspapers. I brought them 3 everyday and saw alot of the back stage stuff lol

[@642lin]

you look good with dolly's wig on there at the begining....lol

[@rockubtzer]

The husband of Shelby (Dylan McDermott) was in a great film in 1997 'Til There Was You... A romantic comedy, one of my favorites I've watched it a million times.

[@kirkbowers2694]

I first saw the play this is based on back in the 80's. Don't worry, we all sobbed our eyes out when Shelby died. You'll love all these women's movies.

[@sharonjoan1970]

Oh I am so happy to see you react to this Gem(A Virtual Roller Coaster of Emotions)❤ On a lighter note would love for you to react to 9 to 5...PS I love you and your channel and watching you discover and enjoy theses movies and actors❤

[@lynnie6633]

What a great movie. Great reaction again, James!

[@jaymilu6384]

Please consider watching A River Run Through It. It’s a beautiful movie about growing up in Montana. Narrated by Robert Redford, starring Tom Skeritt, Brad Pitt and Craig Shiffer. I know you will love it.

[@EricAKATheBelgianGuy]

Daryl Hannah was the divorced daughter in Grumpy Old Men, and she was Annelle (the apprentice hairdresser to Dolly Parton) in this one.

[@nettiemac]

My mother and I went to see this and the funeral scene had me weeping. My mother had the unfortunate experience of watching her father die before her eyes - so I was not only crying for Shelby but worried sick about how my mom was taking the scene. When Clairee did the “here, hit HER” line, my mother let out the biggest laugh and couldn’t stop. I was more like “how can you LAUGH right now?” Having lost both her and my only sibling (with just my dad left) I totally get it now.

[@meganyounger4842]

You would absolutely adore Shirley McCain in "Terms of Endearment"!❤

[@victorcowboywest]

This is one of my favorite guilty pleasures

[@BonnyT]

As others have already said in the comments, Steel Magnolias is a true story written by Shelby's brother - the real-life brother is the pastor who weds Shelby and her husband in the movie. IRL, Shelby's husband remarried just 5 months after her death.

[@MsTeaRex]

I laughed so hard on my front porch that my neighbor's open the curtains. I was dying over here..

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Happy to hear it

[@torriezenna653]

When this movie came out me and my girlfriends rented it and all our husbands were friends and at our house together. The guys were playing darts and they made fun of us calling this movie a chick flix. By the time the movie was halfway through, they were all sitting with us watching the movie and, at the end, saying how amazing the movie was. 😂❤

[@ktotheramer]

You should watch guarding Tess with Shirley MacLaine!

[@mchllwoods]

U should see Dolly Parton in 9 to 5 film. that made me fall down laughing.

[@1Cheytown]

Some trivia about this film...Robert Harling wrote the play (which just place in Truvy's shop) this is based on as a way to cope with the loss of his sister, Susan (whom Shelby is based on) who passed of diabetic complications due to childbirth. The doctors and nurses that attended to "Shelby" in the hospital were the ones who actuslly did attend to Susan in her final days. They were also present for the scene when the "Eatenton's" decided to "pull the plug" on Shelby because they wanted to see Julia Roberts wake up and get out of the bed when Susan didn't. Robert also plays the officant that marries Shelby and Jackson and presides over Shelby's funeral. Sally Field's performance in that scene alone has become almost ICONIC its so good and she wasnt even nominated for an academy award that year!!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

It's a great flick

[@kellyadams79]

Some other Julia Robert's movies are Pretty Woman, Ocean's 11.,Sleeping with the Enemy

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Added to my list, thanks for the suggestion.

[@JonzStoneroadAvalon808]

Tom Skeritt who played the dad is also from M.A.S.H. the movie and many, many TV shows, TV movies and other films. Fun actor,

[@Shazzadut1]

The title of the film is so apt. These women were steel magnolias. Tough as old boots and soft as a southern magnolia flower. Notice that the men in the film fall apart. Shelby’s dad and husband can’t stay in the hospital room when they turn off the life support, only the mother. Every time I see this film it makes me cry and laugh. And I saw it when it first came out! I wonder if the shoving scene on the cemetery bench with Olympia Dukakis and Shirley MacLaine was improvised because they both are really laughing. Fabulous cast. Julia Roberts was just 19 when she made this and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress but didn’t win. Olympia Dukakis is the cousin of Michael Dukakis who ran for President in 1988. She’s great in Moonstruck playing Chers Mother. You should watch that.

[@jankreps5115]

Great reaction to this movie with highs and lows in life… Wonderful story about a great tFriendships!! Another great movie with highs and lows in life and a murder mystery is fried green tomatoes! You’ll love it!! Great reaction

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

I loved all the back talk

[@alisong826]

Saran Wrap on hair keeps body heat trapped so dye can process better 18:11

[@LorraineVirginie]

This is such a good movie. It’s amazing to see someone not know who Julia Roberts is but I love it haha.

[@thegeekyouseek8229]

Just realized that really need to watch Smokey and the Bandit. Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleeson

[@JonzStoneroadAvalon808]

Dylan McDermott who played the groom-to-be is best known for his work with Ryan Murphy in AHS and Hollywood as well as the very short-lived series, Stalker.

[@1Cheytown]

He was on The Practice too

[@kellifranklin9872]

Dolly Parton and Daryl Hannah are the only 2 women in that group that haven’t won Oscars. All of the other ladies are Oscar winners. I’m new to your channel and subbed. It’s rare to come across someone that doesn’t know who Julia Roberts is. I’m curious to see how this plays out. The movie “Pretty Woman” would really introduce you to Roberts. Look forward to more of your content.

[@marleinasmom]

Just an aside... Shirley MacLaine plays Louisa 'Ouiser' Boudreaux. (As opposed to "Weezer" or "Wheezer.")

[@kdmiranda]

I LOVEEEEEE your laugh during the cemetery scene

[@lunitaglenn]

I'm so happy. I feel like nobody knows this movie and it is easily in my top 5!! 💛

[@videohistory722]

She's not just a diabetic. She's a BRITTLE diabetic. AND this was back when that was considered a death sentence, ESPECIALLY if they got pregnant.

[@johnwjr7]

If you liked this one then you should like "Fried Green Tomatoes" also. Julie Roberts (Pretty Woman, Erin Brockovich). Shirley McClane (Terms of Endearment, Two Mules for Sister Sara). Olympia Dukakis (Moonstruck, Cloudburst). Daryl Hannah (Wallstreet, Kill Bill). Sally Field (Norma Rae, Smokie and the Bandit). Dolly Parton (9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas).

[@matt88876]

Sally Field was in the Smokie and the Bandit movies

[@goldieschooch8512]

What an amazing movie! Love it every time I watch it!

[@shelbykatherine0712]

My name came from this movie! It's my mom's favorite movie and came out just before I was born.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

How fun

[@ashleykoivisto8138]

Julia Roberts played Katherine Watson in Mona Lisa Smile along with Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Olympia Dukakis was Principal Helen Jacobs in Mr. Holland's Opus along with Richard Dreyfuss and William H Macy

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

I haven't seen any of those, I'll add them to my list thanks

[@rallybug]

One movie that makes me cry and is just phenomenal is The Last Samurai. An amazing film (and on your list already. I checked :)).

[@ajchad4174]

Just hit play..... I've been looking forward to this ALL WEEK!

[@ajchad4174]

Post reaction.... did not disappoint! But also, you should watch Pretty Woman!!!!

[@gagirl0499]

My absolute favorite movie. Watched it so many times over the years

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Very funny

[@bjgandalf69]

A great film (western) with Shirley McClaine in it is 2 Mules for Sister Sara that also stars Clint Eastwood.

[@karenlackner192]

Again…. Mr Hollands Opus. You won’t regret one single minute of it.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Added thanks Karen

[@benjamineckles]

You get the biggest cry and the biggest laugh in the same scene.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

100%

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

Shirley McLain, Sweet Charity. She is Warren Beatty's sister.. She is in the Apartment, Guarding Tess, terms of endearment and many, many more.

[@truckinfool3550]

Never heard of Shirley MacLaine? Check her out in Terms of Endearment with Jack Nicholson, and Two Mules for Sister Sara with Clint Eastwood.

[@fairydust-weepthewildwinds]

Another favorite. The sayin YOUR EVIL AND MUST BE DESTROYED and ARE YOU HIGH CLARICE, Not we say all of the time. Great Bittersweet movie, being a diabetic on 2 insulin’s is challenging ( been a Diabetic for about 40 yrs. ), I’m feeling it now at Heinz 57 yrs. Old. You have a great movie selection… so many great fantastic movies… Classic Hollywood movies are incredible as well🤩🤩🤩see ya at the Movies 🍿

[@tree6787]

One of my favorites ❤️

[@B.Wilde1]

Best movie reactor on KZbin!

[@ShelbyBaby27]

Gotta watch Moonstruck too. Olympia Dukakis was sooooo amazing!

[@christypriest30]

You can’t beat a good low country boil!

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

Such a good movie! While not really similar, Fried Green Tomatoes is also great southern comedy drama. It's just too bad the sequel will never get made. Also, if you EVER get a chance, might I suggest the best comedy whodunit ever made - Clue The Movie.

[@Acoustic_strings]

Yes, Julia Roberts is a very lovely woman. In fact some would say that she was a very.......PRETTY woman 😂