Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Akeina T — 22 Mar 2007

This one grows on you.. I didn't like it that much the first time I saw it..

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Akeina T on 22 Mar 2007.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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