rfsquirrel Reviews

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002)

In a league of it's own, and not a good one.

[1/10 · 1 June 2002]

This film is not in the same league as Callie Khouri's "Thelma and Louise", "Fried Green Tomatoes" or "Steel Magnolias". It is really slow, especially after the first hour, and even with some great actresses, I found myself looking at my watch, just waiting or it to come to a very predictable climax. And then it had an anti-climax, and then another anti-climax. Even though i did not read the book, it had to be far better than this film. Sorry, i wanted to like it, but just couldn't. It will probably make some money with marketing targeted to devotees of the book, but they too might be disappointed.

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002)

not in the same league as other films of this genre

[1/10 · 1 June 2002]

it surely isn't close to fried green tomatoes or steel magnolias. about one hour into the film the pace drops off to slooowww. all women will probably say how this really touches their lives, but the truth is, this is not a very good film. i am sure that marketing will help it make money, but is that what movies are all about?