Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by David I — 28 Jan 2009

Gorgeous! Young love from the rough side of town.

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by David I on 28 Jan 2009.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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