" The secret of Life? The secrets in the sauce." One of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite movies, Fried Green Tomatoes. The story begins with Evelyn Couch, an overweight, unhappy housewife who meets Ninny Threadgoode, a spunky old lady in a nursing home who begins to tell the story of Idgie Threadgoode and her friendship with Ruth Jamison. Her story is set in depression era Alabama and centers on the dramatic murder of Ruth's abusive husband and the racial conflict of their town.The climax of the movie is when Ruth dies of cancer and the effects it has on Idgie and Evelyn's realization that Ninnie and Idgie are the same person. As Ninnie continues to tell her story Evelyn slowly gains confidence and the two form a beautiful friendship despite their difference in age. When Evelyn offers Ninnie a room in her housefor the rest of her days, Ninnie accepts.
There are many reasons why I love this movie. It was a staple movie in my household growing up, one of the only movies that my entire family could agree on watching so it certainly has nostalgic value. More than that, it is story about the power of female friendship that I have wanted to emulate since I was a little girl. Although I have certainly never murdered my best friend's abusive husband, I might consider it after a night watching Fried Green Tomatoes.
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I think there's too much plot description and not enough critique.
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