Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Rese W — 30 Mar 2007

Teen boys discover each other. Very sweet though not at all a smooth ride...Plus Cass Elliot is a favorite of a neighbor girl.

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Rese W on 30 Mar 2007.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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