Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Joey A — 16 Jul 2007

Has to be one of my favourite gay films...

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Joey A on 16 Jul 2007.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Garrett J (36) on 28 Dec 2010

Ahhhhh. young love set to the music of mama cass. whats not to love…

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