Steel Magnolias (1989) | *First Time Watching* | Movie Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@denwater7874]

I always took the incident at work where Shelby stumbled as a sign that she knew the end was coming. She didn't want to spend her last days in the hospital.... she wanted to just get another 30 minutes of wonderful before it was over.

[@isabelchelsea3047]

FYI: I recently found out that this was a true story. The Shelby characters real life brother (an actor) cried out, how is the boy (baby) ever going to realize just how much he meant to his Mom. So he was encouraged to write the boy a letter to explain it to him. He ended up writing a play about it - "Steel Magnolias". It went from a successful play to the big screen and became one of our most endearing movie.

[@theeorehekchannel]

wow i never knew this thank you for sharing

[@micheletrainor1601]

He actually plays the vicar who married shelly and Jackson. Her mother didn't want to leave when shelly was life support so she could see her get out of that bed.

[@Y_.R]

He took it really hard when Shelby died (her real name was Susan). Then her husband Jackson remarried 4 months after she died. He was furious. Then he heard Jack Jr. call the new wife “Mom.” He decided he had to write the story so Jack Jr. would know about his real mother.

[@leannmiller7153]

I read that a couple of Susan’s nurses played the nurses in the film.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

There's actually about an hr long documentary where the brother talks about the whole ordeal with his sister Susan's ordeal. He shows several pics too. It's a great documentary.

[@maggieshevelew7579]

I know many feel that Sally Field’s performance at the cemetery is the most powerful scene. But to me it’s just after Shelby dies, when the men have left the room, unable to deal with the moment. And M’Lynn just sits on the bed, quietly crying, stroking Shelby’s hand. Beautiful acting by Sally Field. And gut-wrenching.

[@billyhndrsn4542]

" I was there when that wonderful creature drifted into my life, and I was there when she drifted back out " breaks me everytime.

[@wfly81]

Sally Field's performance at the funeral when she breaks is top notch acting. I don't think Weazer was an outsider in the group, I think they all loved each other the entire time. I think that's just her role in the friend group.

[@anisezettecarey2448]

My Favorite Sally Did Will Always Be Eye For An Eye

[@rockubtzer]

If you want to see Sally pour everything into a role watch the true story, TV Mini-Series from 1976 "Sybil" How she didn't Need Therapy Afterward, lord knows... And that ain't the end of it, Look up after seeing the movie, to see how this poor woman who lived through this, And what happened after her Doctor died! My favorite Sally Field movie is 1991 Soapdish!

[@Y_.R]

@@rockubtzer I remember Sybil so well. I had read the book and the mini-series was so powerful. But i never put it together that Sally Field played that role! Thanks for mentioning it. I’ve always loved Sally Field. One more amazing performance to add to the list. And I totally agree about Soapdish. That movie is a blast!

[@IChooseJesus9091]

An Eye For An Eye Not Without My Daughter Where The Heart Is Places In The Heart Absence Of Malice Homeward Bound Homeward Bound 2 Sybil All good Sally Field movies... Not Without My Daughter is based on a True Story

[@rockubtzer]

@@IChooseJesus9091 1979 film Norma Rae, also a true story. Sally has been on one screen or the other my whole life from the 1960s on... TV or movies Gidget, Flying Nun... She is a treasure Like Betty White.

[@maryrichardson1318]

The longest 6 hours of my life was in the waiting room while my son had a kidney transplant. None of our family members were a match. An angel from Georgia came 500 miles to donate to my son. I have still never met her, but she is and always will be our hero.

[@DEBIJOT45]

Twelve years ago I donated a kidney to my younger sister. Thank God everything turned out ok and she is doing great. This movie always gets to me.

[@debrameyer1125]

It's wonderful to hear your sister is doing so well. I have been the same with my liver transplant 15 years ago. I think the two of us were very lucky to have great people around us.

[@steveh.5794]

This was filmed in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in the 80s. I was a teenager then. I live just minutes away from there. The house that the ladies got their hair done in is now a B&B. Named after the movie. Natchitoches is the oldest city in Louisiana. Yes, even older than New Orleans. We also have a Christmas Festival where there are millions of lights. It is a small town with a very strong and rich history.

[@AT-zl6dk]

Yep we use to travel from Lake Charles to view the lights for the holidays Good memories

[@nonchalantivy5823]

oh yes, every Christmas would go and get gator on a stick

[@cody0126a]

I live in Shreveport(the Bible book store named at 20:35). Not too far. I’ve made a few trips to Natchitoches a few times to see the lights on Christmas. They told me that this movie was filmed there. I later worked on movie when the industry came here. Good times.

[@AndieO]

My Ryan was on dialysis when I met him... Waiting for a transplant. His siblings and mom all tested, but no one was a close enough match, so he went on the list and waited for a match. He waited a couple of years, but he got the call. That weekend, there were 10 transplants from someone who passed from an accident. Thanks to that lovely soul, They prolonged the lives of so many strangers. We got engaged the following New Year's Eve.. Had 22 years together before he passed in 2020. Please consider signing the card to donate - once you've passed, there are so many lives that could be extended. ❤

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Andrea what a beautiful story! Please accept our condolences for the loss of your Ryan and Thanks for sharing! Much love to you always

[@AngelaSealana]

​@@johnwjr7 Oh my. John, my deepest condolences. What a beautiful gift you gave her.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

@@johnwjr7 I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Those 26 years were a beautiful gift and I'm sure she knew it.

[@dav214rx]

@@johnwjr7 Thank you for sharing your story. I am a kidney donor for my sister. We did the transplant on 07 December, 2011. We celebrated 11 years last December. She is doing well today, albeit she has had some cardiac issues since then, but she is still going and living independently. Fortunately, we live in the same building and look after one another. Your story has inspired me to "step it up" and look in on her a little more often. I continue to tell her that I would do it all over again if I had known then what I know now. And I would.

[@debrameyer1125]

@@johnwjr7 I am so sorry for your loss.

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

The scene where Melin is angry and crying after Shelby’s funeral is so gut wrenching. She literally oozes pain. I cry every time! Until Clarice says to slap Weeza So funny!

[@leec5170]

I always loved Dolly's line, "Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion." Perfect.

[@Y_.R]

Sally Field did that scene in one take!

[@skyofthelivingdead]

As someone who lost their best friend, also named Shelby, that scene absolutely destroys me.

[@tracyleesmith781]

That was the time when I first saw my mom cried & then laughed her behind off. That made me watch that movie when I was about 11 yrs old. So that was in the early 90s.

[@theshadowfax239]

FYI her name is Ouiser, not Weezer.

[@jennthabombdiggity]

When filming the scene where Shelby passes, the real mother of the real “Shelby” was there. She said she wanted to be there to see Julia Roberts get up when it was done. It was the ending she never got in life. This movie always makes me a pile of tears every time. Also, anytime you hear them say “parish”, it’s Louisiana. We’re the only state with parishes instead of counties. My best friend and I are Clairie and Ouisa. 😂😂😂 always talkin shit, but we love each other dearly. ❤️😂

[@Acoustic_strings]

I brought 3 USA Today newspapers onto the set everyday while they were filming. Said hello but Dolly was the only one who said anything back. All of the inside scenes were shot in the NSU auditorium. Was cool to see everyday

[@ripley312]

I’ve always loved Shelby’s line “I’d rather have 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime I’d nothing special.” This is just a wonderful movie.

[@peggykunkel9180]

Shelby's mom was not happy about the pregnancy because she knew she would lose her daughter if she had a baby. This was a great movie about friendship among women. I'm glad you watched this one.

[@joellenglass2344]

BJ said “She wrapping her hair like it’s leftovers or something!” 😂😂

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

My uncle played the doctor in this movie. The crew rented he and his wife's home in Natchitoches, LA. during the filming. He's the Doctor 27:38 into the reaction video! He really was a doctor, so was my father so was grandfather on father and mothers side. Really cool to see this part included in the reaction! Thanks and great job!

[@joellenglass2344]

That’s awesome!

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

@@joellenglass2344 My uncle was so excited to meet Dolly Parton he rehearsed what he was going to say and it came out of mixed up! LOL

[@ChanelStuff]

How cool is that!😊

[@ScientificallyStupid]

Thank you for this comment- he is SO natural giving the family the news that every time I see it I think, "they must have gotten a real doctor to play that doctor". He's so great!

[@bexxgenx3165]

So cool!

[@Eodsgm369]

Weazer had the best insult lines with Drum in this movie. One of the most heart wrenching monologues performed by Sally Field. This movie makes me cry no matter how many times I've seen it. "Git off my bench!"

[@that.ll_do_pig]

'Susan died in the fall of 1985. Pat, my ex-brother-in-law, he remarried five or six months after her death and the first time I heard my nephew call this other woman ‘mama’ was when I said ‘No - Susan can’t disappear' Robert Harling

[@lizrutherford2656]

As a (Type 1) diabetic, I can tell you that Shelby's hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) was 100% real. Low blood sugars can either hit fast or slow and it is imperative that it is treated right away. Simple sugars like juice or full-calorie sodas are the best at-home treatments.

[@alishagrossman4080]

T1D as well. ❤

[@joannajohnson8210]

Those applesauce pouches are a great option for my young T1... easy to use in the middle of the night without spilling.

[@annie_42]

This is a true story.... Jackson got remarried 6 months after Shelby died. So her brother wrote the book so baby Jack could know how much his mom loved him.

[@jeng9927]

6 months. 😕

[@ScarlettM]

"Sleeping with the Enemy" - underrated Julia Roberts movie from 90s.

[@Y_.R]

The people who played most of the doctors and nurses in the movie were the real doctors and nurses who cared for Shelby (her real name was Susan). The nurse who turned off the machines was the one who turned off the machines in real life. Shelby/Susan’s mom watched them film that scene so she could watch Julia Roberts get up from the bed after it was over.

[@TheRepublican777]

Wow I didn't know that about this movie,I knew it was a true story but I didn't know that about the medical staff.

[@kirkbowers2694]

When I saw the play back in the 80's, everybody was sobbing when Shelby died. It's just as powerful onstage. There were no men in the stage production, just the women. Based on a true story.

[@danzthename]

Sally Field's performance in the cemetery just kills me every time. I can't get through it without crying. "Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion" indeed.

[@PenelopeFrank]

That scene at the gravesite, Sally Fields does an incredible performance. Powerful. Makes me cry every time.

[@jenwhite8173]

When I was in college I had a public speaking class. We had to do a group project doing movie scene. We did that scene. Never been so scared in my life, but I remember every word.

[@Y_.R]

Sally Field did that scene in one take.

[@theshadowfax239]

Until you start laughing at the 'Slap Ouiser' line. 😂

[@joellenglass2344]

@@theshadowfax239 That literally broke up all the heartache at the moment! I laugh every single time I see that part! 😂

[@bryanchase1127]

@@Y_.R I didn't know that about Sally doing the gravesite scene in one take, that scene was Oscar worthy.

[@alishagrossman4080]

I can say, from experience, that Julia’s diabetic low in the salon was spot on. It’s pretty quick and very scary. I believe that Shelby had some other issues that made it worse. Back in the day, they didn’t have the technology like we have now. It was a lot harder to manage the disease. And I’m sure contributed to the kidney disease. This movie is a classic! The cast was amazing! I’m glad you liked it. ❤

[@floppsymoppsy5969]

Right! I loved this movie as a little girl, but my father had diabetes and never saw him go through anything like that. So I thought it was just a movie exaggeration. Then I turned 30 and had my first episode. It's a crazy experience.

[@howrued1500]

As a child, it was terrifying when my Mom would have one. She always kept a roll of Lifesavers (oh- the irony) in her purse or pocket. 4 yrs ago I had it happened to me for the first time… at 30k feet. Flt crew was amazing. Now have chronic kidney failure. It truly does take its toll on the kidneys. Anyone diagnosed w diabetes should also consider being tested for hemochromatosis. Wishing all of you many many sunny days to come!!!!!

[@TabbyQ.9563]

The primary symptom of diabetes is the destruction of your organs. Kidneys are frequently the first to go. Eyes as well. Dialysis is common for late stage diabetes.

[@labratamber]

I'm from Louisiana and remember when they made this in Natchitoches, LA. They do a Steel Magnolias tour where they show you all the houses abd filming locations of the movie. They do the Christmas festival every year and the Easter egg hunt on the levee.

[@tinahairston6383]

Olympia Dukakis played Cher's mom in Moonstruck. Definitely need to watch that one!

[@marinamartinez6886]

Yes, highly recommend Moonstruck!

[@practicaldreamyr]

Moonstruck is wonderful!

[@aagold76]

and- they both won Oscars for the film.

[@Deborahtunes]

If you recall, in the beauty shop scene where Meline said 'Shelby doesn't like to be fussed over'. That's probably why she didn't say anything at the hospital when something was going wrong. Shelby didn't want to cause others to worry about her...

[@hmaz7637]

I always assumed it was that & also that it was Halloween. How many times do parents, especially moms, put things off to not ruin a special day for their kids. “I’ll get it checked out after…” the birthday, the holiday, etc.

[@Deborahtunes]

@@hmaz7637 ~ That's true too about not wanting to ruin that day for her son. In my case, I am like Shelby, and don't like to be fussed over either...

[@jbeannie90]

I agree. Shelby didn't like/want to be fussed over and she didn't want to ruin Halloween for her son, but I also think she was probably in a little bit of denial that something might be going seriously wrong. Like if she ignored it, then it would go away, almost feeling like she was going to be able to just will it away.

[@Deborahtunes]

@@jbeannie90 ~ That goes without saying that she never really took her condition seriously. Otherwise she would have never had her son...

[@amietedeschi3203]

Steel Magnolias is my favorite movie, even though it is utterly heartbreaking. I just love the characters! Each one reminds me of a different woman from my childhood: my mother, her friends, our neighbors. I just love spending time with them. 💜

[@anisezettecarey2448]

Get Ready For Asia To Be Crying

[@CRACKERBOX72]

Get ur tissues!!

[@mena94x3]

….how did she get through the funeral with Sally Field’s performance and not completely break down?!?

[@loisrogers9042]

I am, and I've seen it a couple of times 😢😅

[@jonzgurl4ever]

@@mena94x3 Right im shocked lol

[@carollandrum9223]

I kind of think Jackson pressured Shelby to have a baby because he wanted a boy. That's why Shelby told M'lynn having a baby would help things a lot. She dud want to have a child of her own but she knew she shouldn't. She wanted to keep Jackson happy. Did you notice the only time M'lynn and Drum actually speak to each other is in the hospital when she is reading to Shelby. Then she pushes him away. This was filmed in Natchitoches, Louisiana, pronounced Nag-a-dish. It's a beautiful town.

[@Lunal73]

It was precious to me seeing Jack Jr running, something Shellby wasn’t never able to do. 😭 Thank you for the reaction and the tears.

[@SCAW1972]

Dolly Parton’s best movie is “9 to 5” 1980. No sadness in that movie. Just a hilarious classic.

[@1Cheytown]

Both this and 9 To 5 are great. Fun trivia about 9 to 5...that waa Dolly's first film and she went into shooting with the entire script memorized (thinking they'd shoot it like a play and in sequence)

[@marleinasmom]

I still say the best is Rhinestone

[@annamariadelillo2916]

I love the relationship between Louisa (Shirley MacLaine) and Clairee (Olympia Dukakis) - they are hilarious! And Truvy (Dolly Parton) is so very sweet. As someone else said, Sally Field's performance at the cemetery is spectacular. This is a story of beautiful friendships among these women. Real friends will stay with you through the good times and the worst of times.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I WISH I had a friend group like this. They see each other through thick and thin.

[@cerealkiller193]

I'm a grown man, makes me cry every time. Such a funny, sad and perfect film. I'm a type 1 diabetic as well so I resonate with Shelby's character.

[@Lucky-od9jq]

This movie came out when I was 15. I took my mom to see it at that time. It was a hard movie for my mom to get thru. I kid you not, when Shelby passed away, my mom cried and cried. Not silent tears in a dark theatre. She blubbered like a baby. People were patting her on the back and handing her napkins to wipe her tears. I didn’t realize until a few years later, it made her think about me. I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 8. She always worried about me. Always kept a close eye on me growing up. Thankfully technology has come a long way and I am still very healthy. Stay active. My mom passed away almost 20 years ago, now I find myself crying the way she did every time I watch this movie. Thanks for watching this one, and as always, great reaction!

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Our condolences Lucky! Your Mom sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing this story with us! Much love!

[@mihai7192]

51 yr old GUY here. LOVE this movie! esp the funeral scene-gets me EVERY time!

[@SHANN0N0HARA]

This is based on a true story. I have not watched this movie in about 5 years but I watched a little bit of y'all watching it. I lost my 26 year old Daughter to Cancer 4 years ago and it makes movies like this too hard to watch still, maybe forever. I'm glad y'all watched it bc it's a great movie I enjoy your channel and keep coming back.

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Oh no, Shannon. Please accept our condolences. Reading about the loss of your young daughter is heartbreaking. Much love to you always

[@barrymoreblue]

Jesus, y’all, I’m a mess over here. This movie gets me every time. 😭 My husband’s one demand for our wedding was to have his groom’s cake be a dead armadillo, lol. Red velvet and cream cheese frosting 🤤It was delicious!

[@Elagentejefe]

I'm a man's man, but I watched this with my grandma back in the day and she loved it. I miss my granny, this movie reminds me of her. Love you guys.

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Hey! Condolences to you, your Grandma sounds like a beautiful person. Thanks for sharing with us and much love to you!!

[@cog4life]

Magnolia trees in the south are strong. But these ladies were STEEL Magnolias! Stood strong together through it all!

[@poguemom3]

I grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana and this movie was shot not too far from where I lived when I was in high school. You best believe my best friend and I were first in line and sobbed like big babies! It’s such a good movie! 💜

[@redessa01]

I was a teenager when this came out, too. My parents were going to see a movie and asked if I wanted to come along. This is what we saw. When we came out of the theater, my mom and I were such blubbering messes that my dad walked way ahead trying to pretend he didn't know us. Lol

[@williamkerner3758]

This movie just goes to show that a really great movie transcends genres. I mean, even if you don't normally like "chick flicks", you still have to love this movie because it is so great. A great movie of any genre is still great.

[@a.schell5825]

It takes a real man to sit and watch Steel Magnolias with your lady!

[@marylee7467]

One of my all time favorite movies. Started as a play in NYC. No men but for the movie they brought them in. If I'm not mistaken the playwright wrote this for his sister. You guys had great insight in this reaction. Its pure Sisterhood, spot on BJ. The friendships are just wonderful. When my husband past away in October I saw this through M'Lyns eyes. I even said I wanted to hit something and 4 days later I got a t-shirt from my friend that said " I slapped Ouiser Boudreaux. I laughed so hard. It's definitely in my top 5 movies. Loved this reaction. ❤❤

[@browniewin4121]

Sorry for your loss, glad you had the support of a good friend.

[@marylee7467]

@browniewin4121 aww thank you so much. I really appreciate this. ✌🏻&🩷

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

MaryLee, please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. Much love to you always ❤️❤️

[@marylee7467]

@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ thanks so very much. I have to say your reactions truly make my day. You guys play great music and great movies. Bright Blessings to you and the family. ✌🏻&🩷

[@damedamsel3300]

the relationship between Weezer and Drum is the best. Out of all the relationships in this movie I think their's is the most iconic. Shirley Maclein is a phenomenal actress, I've loved every movie she's ever done. This movie is great from start to finish.

[@kikibigbangfan3540]

Next up to watch is Fried Green Tomatoes, if you haven't watched already. Loved your reaction ❤

[@joellenglass2344]

OMG!! This is one of my FAVORITE MOVIES!! I had it on VHS (and I’m only 44) The cast was awesome and they played their roles so well!! Weezer was a character! Y’all gone need some tissues for this one! Y’all gotta watch Fried Green Tomatoes next for sure!!

[@atuuschaaw]

Robert Harling wrote this based on the true story of his sister. What a cast! ♥

[@ryanfeit1420]

Another movie like this you guys would like is "Beaches" with Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. This movie has a terrific soundtrack and Bette Midler's smash hit song "Wind Beneath My Wings" is also from "Beaches".I really hope you watch this heartfelt film. A more recent film you would also like is "Divine Secrets Of The Ya Ya Sisterhood" with Sandra Bullock. Great reaction!!

[@80spurple13]

Yesss!!

[@Jules-um4yy]

Love this movie. It is such a tearjerker but the characters are all played perfectly by a GREAT cast. Love the whole southern charm vibe. Thanks so much guys for reacting to this emotional rollercoaster of a movie!!🧡

[@RoseTintMyWorld-cr5zo]

I never miss a KZbin reaction to this movie if I can help it! My mom showed it to me when I was around 14 and I loved it and always felt very akin to Annelle. About 10 years later I got to play her in the stage play version of Steel Magnolias. It was a magical and gut-wrenching six weeks of performances with a group of amazing women.

[@scapito]

There's an interview with the cast on either Oprah or Donahue that talks about how close they all were while filming this movie, and how that hasn't existed in their prior experiences as much as it did with this film. Great interview.

[@1Cheytown]

I've done the stage show too (was M'Lynn) and it's interesting how different this and stage show are BUT I loved doing that run.

[@RoseTintMyWorld-cr5zo]

@@1Cheytown Agreed! Brava to you for taking on such a challenging and amazing role 👏👏👏

[@elizabitty213]

The color announcer bit is hysterical! Lol She actually thought she is there to talk about colors lmao 🤣

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I've seen this movie countless times and NEVER picked up on that! I just assumed she was talking about the uniforms because she didn't know anything about football! I'm thinking people are right when they tell me I can be a bit dense.

[@sherrysink3177]

"No one cares about that grape shit!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@mysteriousmysticalmoments2023]

i was there when that beautiful creature came into this world and I was there when she drifted out. Saddest line . Every parents worst nightmare. No matter how old they are. Fantastic cast.

[@monikascholz6654]

Great movie !❤️ And don’t forget ,that Ouiser was played by Shirley Mclaine!😍 Nothing but stars in this movie .

[@Vashti_Online]

One of my all time favourite movies. Watch probably 100 times and I still cry 😭 a waterfall each time. Soooo good. That funeral scene where Sally Field just lets it all out! Plus Dolly needs to be in more films. What a cast.

[@tracyleesmith781]

Bashful & Blush! This was my mom's favorite movie & this was the first time I saw her crying & then laughing. I was about 11 years old when this came on TV. So this became my favorite movie bc of women's friendship & it was setting in Lafayette, Louisiana! I'm from New Orleans, borned & raised & I enjoyed yall reactions! ❤❤❤

[@NadiaDearForever]

I don't know how many times I have watched this beautiful movie and I never get tired of it, even though I cry every time at the cemetery scene. Amazing story, amazing cast, and a timeless film. LOVE the accent!

[@Glasskey10]

Daryl Hannah, who plays Annelle in this movie, also was in Kill Bill as Elle Driver. I love how the two characters are so different, and she's great to watch in both movies.

[@elizabitty213]

I love versatile actors! Like that guy from revenge of the nerds movie who also played Goose in Top Gun!

[@wfly81]

@@elizabitty213 Anthony Edwards. He also played one of the main doctors on ER alongside George Clooney.

[@joellenglass2344]

Yup!

[@elizabitty213]

@@wfly81 yes that’s him! I never saw that show but I was watching Revenge of the Nerds yesterday and noticed who he was and I was like wow he is good!

[@jonzgurl4ever]

@@elizabitty213 He is outstanding in that show! Definitely a must if you have the time. I am on season 13 of 15 lol

[@Chefcorky]

The minister is the writer of the story. It was based upon his life. Shelby represents his sister who died.

[@browniewin4121]

Superb cast and memorable movie. For Julia Robert's first major role see Mystic Pizza (1988), she is well known for Pretty Woman (1990), and some of my favorites are, Notting Hill (1999), Erin Brokovich (2000), Eat, Pray, Love (2020). Olympia Dukakis was as always wonderful in Moonstruck (1987). Daryl Hannah is a must see in Blade Runner (1982), Splash (1984), Roxanne (1987), Kill Bill Vol.1&2 (2003 & 2004). I think you should react to Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), I believe you would like it. When I think of Tom Skerritt I picture him in Mash (1970), Alien (1979), Top Gun (1986), Contact (1997).

[@boomeister2]

These women were so strong for each other, hence the name Steel Magnolias. You are truly blessed if you have a friend or friends in your life that you can lean on in good or bad times. Wonderful movie!

[@michelmurphy7152]

I love Truvy's line "Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion!"

[@deseramaxwell2780]

When Shelby said to her mom, it would help a lot, I wonder if her and Jackson was having trouble because of her not being able to have children

[@dianel222]

I saw this many years ago as a stage play in Chicago. Everything took place in the beauty shop. It was amazing. 💜

[@lamikahawkins9442]

This is one of my all time favorite movies. What an incredible testament to life long friends. Being a diabetic this movie hit me really hard. Praise God my kidney disease/ failure hit long after I had my four babies.

[@suemiller2522]

I adore this movie. Perfectly cast, gut-wrenching and hilarious in the exact right spots, and that funeral scene is one of the best ever filmed.

[@lilbit2870]

I love how DJ thinks everything about Dolly's looks and personality is so cute.

[@tendyourgarden]

One of my very favorite movies ever made. The story, the cast, the setting. Love it all.

[@margiegarcia9553]

Same!💖

[@SueSnellLives]

Also if you want another fantastic 80s classic, please consider Moonstruck with Cher, Nicolas Cage and Olympia Dukakis once again!

[@KatSut1978]

This movie is such an emotional roller coaster! But so so good! The one liners alone are amazing! ❤

[@georgianajones2346]

So happy that you are watching this finally. This is probably one of my favorites of all time, takes you through so many emotions, just a great movie!

[@blackprix]

This is acting at its😊 very very best! You watch this movie and you feel like you’re a part of the people in the movie because they do it so well. A great story with its ebbs and flows, and it’s comedy. Definitely an iconic movie❤

[@denisegardner1417]

BJ:. "She's wrapping her hair like it's leftovers.". I laughed SO HARD!!

[@Agucci_1]

One of my all time favorites!!! This cast is so amazing! The funeral scene gets me every few time!! I think I’ve seen it 1k times lol ❤❤❤

[@TexasPicklz]

Ive seen the movie a hundred times... love it. I had the pleasure of seeing the play at Fair Park in Dallas in 2009. Sally Struthers (from All In The Family) played Malynn and Olympia Dukakis herself played her own character. It was so good. Great reaction and thanks for reacting to this great movie!

[@missd9785]

The writer of Steel Magnolias had a sister who passed from complications derived from diabetes. I remember it being a play then turned into a movie. Julia had made a splash in an earlier movie but i believe this was her biggest role in a hit movie which def helped launch her career. Dolly was great in 9 to 5 with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. It might be a bit dated... from the 80s but she had a great comedic performance in that one. Luv ur reactions

[@klbbeeswillow]

This movie will always be watched in my family . Still makes me cry every time n it's based on a true story which is extra special. Sally fields nails her role amongst the rest of the cast with this gem. Great movie to react to 😭 💕

[@amandamichelle9426]

Boy, Sally Field's performance in the cemetery just rips my heart out every time I see it. She's such an AMAZING actor! Wow.

[@debbiemccain5850]

This is a true story and was filmed in the town that Ive lived in my whole life, Natchitoches Louisiana, ( where the real story took place) in the sweltering summer of 1988. The preacher who married Shelby and Jackson was Robert Harling, the guy who wrote the screen play about his sister who died from diabetes. Natchitoches is a small tourist town and for 2 months in 1988 was swarming with big stars and all the crew members from movie. It was a very special experience around here and tourists still look for the locations where the movie was shot. Shelby's parent's house has been a Bed and Breakfast, The Steel Magnolia House now since the movie was filmed here. I pass by all the houses and locations where the scenes were shot everyday❤💜 And, the women here truly do act exactly like these women in the movie!😁💜

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Based on a true story, a tragically beautiful story of loss, love and friendship….so wholesome

[@cbudzyn]

OMG I saw this as a kid in theaters with my parents; mom & I were crying during the hospital & funeral scene. Such a fantastic movie & the director used extras from the small town it was set in for the wedding reception

[@bettybaby63]

Gets you right in the feels. The backstory adds to it as well.

[@Majin_Lee]

This was a great video 👍🏻 I’m half Japanese and half Spanish and I live in Japan, but I was born and raised in Dallas Texas. That southern accent sounds really good to my ears. Sometimes I even slip into when I speak English lol

[@stickkitty77]

It's so sad when Shelby died. So touching when you both looked like you were going to start crying.

[@labchic97]

One of my all time favorite movies! I love watching y’all’s movie reactions ❤

[@kathylesley9581]

I've always loved this movie. This is the first time I had seen it since my sister had died of DKA (diabetic keto acidosis) in 2020. We had made the heart-wrenching decision to have her taken off the venilator because all of her organs were shutting down. My sister, Lillian Rose, had passed away peacefully six hours later.

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Kathy please accept our condolences. This must have been hard for you, but many Thanks for sharing this with us. Much love to you

[@Marjolein26264]

Fantastic movie! I cried my eyes out from both laughter and sadness. Such great characters. Excellent movie about strong and beautiful women, hence the title: Steel Magnolias 🔗🌸 Loved it and your reactions ❤

[@magpiegirl3783]

I didn't think I'd enjoy this film when it first came out, but it was surprisingly good. What I remember the most is the outstanding scene with Sally Fields at the cemetery articulating her feelings of grief. Brilliant.

[@toodlescae]

"If you don't have something nice to say come set next to me."

[@lamikahawkins9442]

Another phenomenally beautiful movie to watch is Terms of Endearment, with Shirley McClain, Debra Winger, and Jack Nicholson.

[@angelabowman1614]

Yeah....I cried like a baby when I first saw this movie. And I thought that Sally Field should have gotten a Grammy Award for her graveside scene. Lots of Humor and lots of sadness. Great movie! And I liked that Annells character went through several changes throughout the movie. When she met her "Future Husband" at Shelby's Wedding I knew they'd end up together. Shy, outgoing, wild floozy, timid religious woman, to somewhere in between. That they had Annell tell Sally fields character (Shelby's Mom) that they would name the baby "Shelby" if it was a girl....or boy, was sweet. To honor a beautiful life...... because Shelby was so loving and caring...very great storyline. Shelby dying was completely unexpected. And sad. (There was a lady at my church named Nicki who died at age 40 from brain cancer, after getting a double mastectomy from breast cancer. She had Crones disease and many surgeries and her husband Steve was there by her side and took care of her until her last Breath. She was a sweet lady, she invited me and another lady from church to her Wedding....and we both had only been attending the church for a short time. It was nice of her. At her funeral, they had the same man who played the bagpipes at her Wedding, play the bagpipes at her funeral. I barely contained my sobbing. It hit my Soul with sadness. And she had two younger sisters and one younger brother.....and her Brother ended up with the crones disease several years later. A cousin and Uncle had it too. 4 people in the same family. Her brother was unable to come to the funeral, they Zoomed it for him to be there ( I think he was still in the Military and couldn't get leave? Or that's when he started having his health start to fail. Her parents and siblings were devastated. As we all were, her church family. I made Nicki and Steve a Wedding Book, with lace and satin....and white silk roses.... Steve loved her so much, she was his Physical Therapist and after he got better....he pursued her and they ended up married. It was several years after her death before he started dating again, he remarried a few years ago. Nicki would have wanted him to heal and find someone else to share his life. Maybe have children. They didn't have children because of her health. This movie made me think of Them.

[@EssEll9791]

Wow, incredible story! R.I.P. Nicki.

[@Rickety_Cricket]

This was a great reaction. I appreciate the both of you - and your kind, compassionate souls! You two are just good people - and I'm so glad the algorithm let me find you!!!

[@trentbobo4171]

My momma loved this movie so much. She had it on vhs and would watch it probably once a month at least. Brought back good memories watching yall react to it.

[@wallyllama2926]

My niece and I were best friends. We were very close in age and this was one of our all time favorite movies. My niece was such a pisser. She did a dead on Clarie and I would be Ouizer. I didn’t think I’d ever be able to watch this movie again. It’s really gut wrenching. It’s somehow soothing watching other people experience and appreciate this movie for the first time. April 11 will be 2 years since my niece passed. She would have been 42 y/o tomorrow. The fact that her birthday would have been on Easter this year (she always made the best Key Lime pies for Easter) really makes Steel Magnolias hit even harder.

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Wally, we’re so sorry. Please accept our condolences and Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

[@wallyllama2926]

@@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ thank you. Love your reactions. Have a blessed Easter.

[@lordwalker71]

One of my favorite movies. Love the line " if you can't say anything nice about anybody come sit by me" lol The car was a Mercury Grand Marquis.

[@summernoble7291]

Love that y’all watched this one! ❤

[@leeswhimsy]

Love this one!!! Your next one like this HAS to be Fried Green Tomatoes!!!!!

[@addiekaen4185]

One of the staples of my childhood.