This is one of my all-time favorite movies, I love everything about it, the witty script, the well-drawn characters, the top-notch performances of the actresses/actors...too bad the rating scale only goes to 5 stars because Steel Magnolias deserves 10! Perhaps it's because I'm from the South but watching this particular movie is like watching a home movie, I know these women! Steel Magnolias is truly a slice of life, full of laughter, tears, frustrations, change, loss and joy!