Review of Beautiful Girls (1996) by Derek S — 01 Aug 2008

Don't be thrown by the title. Spoke for me and my attitudes in my late 20's and 30's what movies like Say Anything and Breakfast Club did for my teens.

This review of Beautiful Girls (1996) was written by Derek S on 01 Aug 2008.

Beautiful Girls has generally received positive reviews.

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