Review of Young & Beautiful (2013) by Paul O — 08 Aug 2014

Nominally about youth and beauty, but in reality a melancholic's view of getting old and all that is lost with it.

This review of Young & Beautiful (2013) was written by Paul O on 08 Aug 2014.

Young & Beautiful has generally received positive reviews.

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