Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Niefster N — 25 Aug 2007

One of the best coming of age movies of all time.

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Niefster N on 25 Aug 2007.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Michael A (1,637) on 31 Dec 2012

A nice, down to earth drama/comedy about growing up and being gay and the problems that that encompasses…

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By Jiana W (301) on 09 Feb 2013

It was okay. Lots of tears. Someone used the word sensitive and I would definitely have to agree with such an adjective…

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By Kymmo V (1) on 18 Apr 2012

My first five star film. it might be dated but I still love this film... what a pleasure to watch and the soundtrack is awesome…

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By Calvin R (563) on 09 Aug 2016

This is what I wanted from my first relationships as a teen…

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By Eduardo F (38) on 07 Feb 2011

Esperava muito mais desse filme. Achei um pouco insosso, apesar de ter personagens fantásticos (Leah!)…

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By Joe S (1,170) on 10 Dec 2012

A beautiful film that genuinely makes me smile…

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By Lee C (414) on 08 Jan 2013

As a gay teen watching this aged 16, it showed that love is love, and comes from where you least expect…

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By Wayne C (227) on 11 Jun 2013

Great film... One of my all time favourites…

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By Garrett J (36) on 28 Dec 2010

Ahhhhh. young love set to the music of mama cass. whats not to love…

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By Malcolm Johnson (219) for Hartford Courant (284) on 24 Apr 2018

Mostly though, Beautiful Thing works both as a gallery of life in the faceless but commodious blocks thrown up to house the working (and non-working)…

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