Best movie of this year hands down!

Good movie but grossly overrated

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Was this remade just for black audiences? Is this the New Millenium Blackploitation? Sometimes, you just don't mess with an original. Ask Classic Coke & New Coke.

With the exception of Queen Latifa, Alfre Woodward and Felicia Rashad, there was not a single actor in this movie who had any grasp on their character. The old familiar lines are delivered abrasively, almost sarcastically, like not a one of them understand the undertones. I cannot say how many times over the years I have watched the original and I still love it, crying and laughing along with those ladies. I still don't understand why they thought they needed to remake a classic, but to do it so badly is a crime. Most disturbing of all is Shelby is comes off not just abrasive, but ugly inside, not at all what the character of Shelby is and there is zero chemistry between her and her mother. All in all, this remake was a fail, a major disappointment. It lacks the chemistry between the group of women; instead of filling the soul, it just tears into it with desperation.

This was a horrible remake...I just watched it for the first time today. The actresses on their own are fabulous! Come on Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Alfre Woodard what a beautiful group of fine actresses but this script was horrible for all of them...and the young lady that played Shelby?? She could not act... (I know that she is Phylicia Rashad's daughter...but just because your mother is a great actress doesn't necessarily mean you should. All the acting seemed very forced? Nothing seemed to come out naturally...The only person that I think where it came Naturally is Phylicia Rashad who played Clairee...but still seemed a little forced. And Alfre Woodard who is a brilliant beautiful actress just didn't cut it for me as Ouiser. The script should have just been left alone...It was strong in it's time when it was made in 1989 with another fabulous cast. This is very much like the remake of Beaches...they should have left it alone...

I appreciate the fact that these actors And actresses stepped outside their comfort zone to remake this classic. I absolutely loved it. It really got me choked up. Men do cry when it's a good movie. Must see to appreciate. Queen Latifah is definitely that as she can play any role. Jill Scott is adorable and so full of life. These ladies definitely reached to this movie but it was amazing to see how major stars can come together and put on a fabulous movie. I can't stop crying. Wow I wish this could have came to theaters instead of just TV it's way to good for that. I can't say enough about the life changing events that this movie portrays along with the great scene is Louisiana. Reminds me so much of my childhood. Please watch to understand and appreciate the work of some of the most talented ladies of our time.