Steel Magnolias is a movie that is timeless.  You cannot beat it.  I know I am in a minority in saying that it is better than Terms of Endearment and Fried Green Tomatoes but in my opinion it really is.  The love between the characters is more real and heartfelt and isn't as dismal to watch as in the previous two films.  The acting is awesome, as well as the score and plot.  The movie will rip your heart out.  I highly reccomend it.