Review of Beautiful Girls (1996) by Kristen R — 30 Aug 2008

I love this movie. It's uneven and the timeline is questionable, but there are some very funny performances and truly memorable lines.

This review of Beautiful Girls (1996) was written by Kristen R on 30 Aug 2008.

Beautiful Girls has generally received positive reviews.

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