Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Jonathan H — 05 Feb 2007

OMFG I loved this movie so much I want to hug it and squish it and call it George!!!

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Jonathan H on 05 Feb 2007.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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