Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Shawn C — 26 Apr 2010

One of my favorite movies ever! Can't tell you how it changed my life. Be who you are... love who God gives you to love!

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Shawn C on 26 Apr 2010.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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