Review of Heavenly Creatures (1994) by Paul B — 10 Oct 2012

The best Peter Jackson movie after Frighteners...this movie is so beautiful visually and at times soooo sad.

This review of Heavenly Creatures (1994) was written by Paul B on 10 Oct 2012.

Heavenly Creatures has generally received very positive reviews.

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