Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by John M — 18 Nov 2007

A must see film, if you dont shed a tear, you are dead.

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by John M on 18 Nov 2007.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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