Review of Beautiful Girls (1996) by Jen G — 02 Jan 2008

LOVE IT! May have a little something to do with the Afghan Whigs being in it....

This review of Beautiful Girls (1996) was written by Jen G on 02 Jan 2008.

Beautiful Girls has generally received positive reviews.

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