I don't get it ;more apt title would've been been "Crazy Ass Southern Women"

The movie couldn't be any better

I'll give this one an "E" for "effort" since it doesn't deliberately exploit Dolly Parton's considerable attributes, but it would have been much better if it had been more down to earth. The hens flutter and cackle so much that it's hard to follow the story much of the time. Under the overbearing layer of corn is a decent story about six women and their everyday lives. It was sad to see one go, but death is a part of life, after all.

I can't really comment on the story. The female characters were so ditzy/annoying; and Julia Roberts accent was so bad, I could make it more than a few minutes into the film.

Pretty much what you'd expect it to be: sometimes funny, sometimes sad and delivering a positive message. Sally Field is great, Julia Robert's accent not so much but overall enjoyable

I

very solid chick flick

A fairly subtle mix of comedy and drama providing one fairly convincing view of the southern states of America. Whitty and touching with Shirley MacLaine stealing many of the scenes with total ease. A great feel good movie.