Review of Beautiful Girls (1996) by Brandon S — 25 Feb 2017

A witty script, charming performances, and sufficient direction. It's a perfect encapsulation of the best of Miramax's mid-1990s catalog.

This review of Beautiful Girls (1996) was written by Brandon S on 25 Feb 2017.

Beautiful Girls has generally received positive reviews.

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