Review of Beautiful Boy (2011) by Darrin S — 23 Nov 2012

Michael Sheen and Maria Bello give outstanding performance that lift this film.

Up from what could've been a Lifetime Channel movie.

This review of Beautiful Boy (2011) was written by Darrin S on 23 Nov 2012.

Beautiful Boy has generally received positive reviews.

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