Review of Beautiful Girls (1996) by Karl L — 26 Jul 2015

Yes, in 2015, I'm giving a 1996 movie a 5 star review. Great performance by Portman, and just a great movie overall.

This review of Beautiful Girls (1996) was written by Karl L on 26 Jul 2015.

Beautiful Girls has generally received positive reviews.

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