Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Andrea M — 28 Nov 2007

Unrefined cross-section of a love teen drama in working-class London.

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Andrea M on 28 Nov 2007.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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