Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Vera K — 23 Jun 2008

Loved it. I just wish I could've watched it with subtitles, 'cause sometimes you can't make out what they're saying...

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Vera K on 23 Jun 2008.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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