Review of Beautiful Girls (1996) by Gerald S — 27 Feb 2006

This was back when Natalie Portman could carry a movie. Her scenes with Timothy Hutton are worth the price of admission.

This review of Beautiful Girls (1996) was written by Gerald S on 27 Feb 2006.

Beautiful Girls has generally received positive reviews.

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