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Beautiful Girls (1996)

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Reviews Counted:11

Fresh:8

Rotten:3

Average Rating:6.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: "Beautiful Girls" takes place in a sleepy New England town, the bucolic home of a group of Generation X-ers involved in a number of romantic goings-on. The film takes a close look at the... "Beautiful Girls" takes place in a sleepy New England town, the bucolic home of a group of Generation X-ers involved in a number of romantic goings-on. The film takes a close look at the differences between men and women, particularly in matters of love, sex and relationships. Perhaps the most intriguing pair in the movie is Willie and his (female) neighbor Marty -- who's only 13. The streetwise, flirtatious Marty has a killer crush on Willie (who is intrigued by her), but both are well aware that she's "jail bait." The duo considers waiting five whole years for Marty to become of age... but can they really do that? [More]

Starring: Matt Dillon, Uma Thurman, Timothy Hutton, Mira Sorvino

Starring: Matt Dillon, Uma Thurman, Timothy Hutton, Mira Sorvino, Rosie O'Donnell, Natalie Portman, Noah Emmerich, Annabeth Gish, Lauren Holly, Max Perlich, Martha Plimpton, Michael Rapaport, Pruitt Taylor Vince

Director: Ted Demme

Director: Ted Demme
Screenwriter: Scott Rosenberg

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Apr 20, 1999

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  • Beautiful Girls
  • An all-star cast sparks this captivating comedy about a group of old friends whose 10-year high school reunion creates some hilariously unexpected surprises. Willie (Timothy Hutton -- FRENCH KISS), Tommy (Matt Dillon -- TO DIE FOR), and Paul (Michael Rapaport -- MIGHTY APHRODITE) may have lost a bit of their youth, but they're still ready to party with Uma Thurman (PULP FICTION), Rosie O'Donnell (TV's THE ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW), Lauren Holly (DUMB AND DUMBER), and Mira Sorvino (AT FIRST SIGHT) -- the "beautiful girls" who've turned their lives upside down! Also featuring a hot soundtrack, BEAUTIFUL GIRLS is a must-see comic delight that's sure to entertain you!
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    03/26/09
    Todd McCarthy
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    It's the women who break the monotony of this dudes-in-flux saga...

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    05/12/01
    Peter Travers
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    The dialogue isn't the only problem with Beautiful Girls. The characters are bad, too.

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    02/14/01
    Jack Mathews
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    The movie is wry, touching and fun to sit through...

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    01/01/00
    Desson Thomson
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    Washington Post
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    Borrowing heavily from other, better films, director Ted Demme and screenwriter Scott Rosenberg give each of their male protagonists a case of commitment angst.

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    James Berardinelli
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    Portman, a budding knockout, is scene-stealingly good even in an overly showy role.

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    01/01/00
    Janet Maslin
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    Portman was memorable as the little girl in The Professional, but her work here throws off an eeriness in its revelation of such huge talent in one so young.

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    Jeff Millar
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    The movie lacks the stature or consistency to be truly beautiful -- but you know, it is kind of cute.

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    Mike Clark
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    Hutton, understated but not bland for a change, gives his best performance in years.

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    Rita Kempley
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    What's nicest about the film is the way it treasures the good feelings people can have for one another.

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