Review of Boys on the Side (1995) by Dean C — 14 Jan 2013

One of my favourite movies of all time, still leaves me in tears.

This review of Boys on the Side (1995) was written by Dean C on 14 Jan 2013.

Boys on the Side has generally received positive reviews.

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