Review of Beautiful Girls (1996) by Eric H — 21 May 2011

This movie always reminds me of my post-college years, when my film-buff roommate brought it back one night. It's a great character drama with a fun and dynamic ensemble cast. While the dynamic between Timothy Hutton and Natalie Portman can be a little creepy at times, the film cast lights into the odd aspects of relationships between friends, lovers, and strangers.

Especially interesting is how the two professional "big city girls" (Gish and Thurman) completely steal the hearts and minds of their small-town hosts. On any note, Beautiful Girls is a good one to watch.