Review of Beautiful Girls (1996) by Dana M — 29 Jan 2007

This is in my small pantheon of perfect films.

This review of Beautiful Girls (1996) was written by Dana M on 29 Jan 2007.

Beautiful Girls has generally received positive reviews.

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