Review of Beautiful Girls (1996) by Bethany A — 28 Aug 2008

I actually liked this one - and even when Michael Rapaport has a starring role! Shocker!

This review of Beautiful Girls (1996) was written by Bethany A on 28 Aug 2008.

Beautiful Girls has generally received positive reviews.

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