Review of Beautiful Girls (1996) by Jennifer E — 17 Sep 2006

Classic about the age old battle of the sexes. Love the relationship between Natalie Portman and Micheal Rappaport.

This review of Beautiful Girls (1996) was written by Jennifer E on 17 Sep 2006.

Beautiful Girls has generally received positive reviews.

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