Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Jon E — 07 Jun 2007

So coming of age it makes you want to vomit.

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Jon E on 07 Jun 2007.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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