Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Sean C — 15 Feb 2009

One of my favorite gay-themed movies of all time. Anna Karen is amazing as the biting-on-tinfoil mother.

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Sean C on 15 Feb 2009.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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