Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Cylus O — 12 Feb 2012

Truly a beautiful movie, and a very earnest one too.

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Cylus O on 12 Feb 2012.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kymmo V (1) on 18 Apr 2012

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By Simon W (815) on 10 May 2011

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By Al P (382) on 23 Feb 2013

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By Lee C (414) on 08 Jan 2013

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