Steel Magnolias Is Nothing Like British Steel

Steel Magnolias (1989) Rating: PG

So, I've heard various things about this movie for years. Mainly that it was a chick flick. But hey, I'm a dude who's secure with his sexuality. The movie was actually pretty funny through out. One thing I didn't understand was the fact that it was supposed to take place in the 80's yet the characters looked as though they came out of the 50's (A southern thing perhaps?). I was also pleasantly surprised to see one of my favorite character actors Tom Skerritt. His character is hilarious, from shooting birds out of the trees at the beginning to pissing off Shirley MacLaine's character through out the film. This film centers around a beauty salon run by Dolly Parton (well her character) and the patrons in a small town down south. It shows, how in a town like that they all come together in times of happiness and sadness alike. Although I enjoyed the film for the most part, I thought it dragged towards the end. I mean come on...damn thing is 118 minutes. Does it really need to be that long? That was really my only complaint about the film. Even if it was a chick flick.