Review of Beaches (1988) by Melody S — 18 Apr 2012

Is watching it now....again. Great movie! Serious Tear-Jerker....this movie shows what a "true" friendship is all about. <3.

This review of Beaches (1988) was written by Melody S on 18 Apr 2012.

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