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Beautiful Things (1996)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Hettie MacDonald
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Linda Henry, Glen Barry
Published ID: 6792
UPC: 766483138561, 043396009684, 667342726328,
Plot: In this alternately somber and witty coming-of-age drama, a pair of teenage boys growing up in a working-class neighborhood become aware of their homosexuality. Introspective Jamie (Glen Berry) is the son of Sandra (Linda Henry), a tough but warm-hearted barmaid who lives in a public housing block in a rough-and-tumble section of South London. Living a few doors away is Jamie's classmate Ste (Scott Neal), an athletic type who often has to take a beating from his hard-drinking father and hard-headed brother. One night, Jamie and Sandra discover that Ste has been kicked out of the apartment and has nowhere to spend the night; Jamie lets him stay at his place, and a casual closeness eventually stirs sexual feelings. While both were vaguely aware they might be gay, neither had ever acted on their impulses, and once Jamie and Ste decide that they're attracted to each other, neither is sure just what to do. Tony (Ben Daniels), Sandra's boyfriend, doesn't know what to think about Jamie's new lifestyle. Meanwhile, Jamie and Ste are themselves a bit puzzled by their neighbor Leah (Tameka Empson), a teenager obsessed with the life and music of Mama Cass Elliott. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Awsome Coming Of Age Love Story
Added 9/2/2009

This, movie is an awsome coming of age film. Two teen boys fall in love, but they have to overcome hardships, and understanding. A must see film.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Very Enjoyable Gay-Themed Film From England
Added 8/20/2009

I wish they'd had gay-positive films like this when I was younger - believe me, they didnt. While it may not be totally realistic in every respect, what movie is ?

I'd give this one 5 stars if it had sub-title capabilities - it doesnt, and if youre American you're probably not going to get some of dialogue, especially the slang... this ain't "The Queen" (no pun intended).

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
This movie makes me believe in love again!
Added 7/8/2009

I LOVE this movie. I watch this movie every time I start to think that Mr. Right will never come along. It is such a heart-felt movie and just shows the softer side and funnier side of what it is like to have a first love.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Sweet And Very Touching.
Added 2/11/2009

Some friends and I, stumbled upon this little gem of a movie, when it was making it's theatre run. I was so moved at the time, and even now. Everyone involved did a wonderful job. Using Cass Elliot a big plus. I never tire of watching this touching little movie. Would love to see an extened mix in the future.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
What a lovely movie!
Added 12/18/2008

This is a very sweet, very deeply satisfying fairy tale of a movie about young men falling in love in a London housing project in the 1990s. It's essentially the Cinderella story, with a cruel father and older brother, the Fairy Godmother and her son Prince Charming living next door, and assorted colorful neighbors. The ball comes at the end of the movie instead of the middle, but that's fine.

Life, of course, is nothing like this, but it's very nice to watch anyway. Especially the truly beautiful ending that fills me with joy every time, no matter how often I've seen it. Plus the fact that the boys look and act like real people and not fashion models. It's refreshing to see a gay movie with not a single gym body in it.

But why on earth did Sandra dump Tony? The Fairy Godmother had her own Prince Charming and threw him away. That made no sense at all. Maybe they just felt like the ending couldn't be perfect for everybody, but it's a fairy tale, so why not?

I love it anyway. The best 90 minutes I've spent in a long, long time.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Awsome Coming Of Age Love Story
Added 9/2/2009

This, movie is an awsome coming of age film. Two teen boys fall in love, but they have to overcome hardships, and understanding. A must see film.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Very Enjoyable Gay-Themed Film From England
Added 8/20/2009

I wish they'd had gay-positive films like this when I was younger - believe me, they didnt. While it may not be totally realistic in every respect, what movie is ?

I'd give this one 5 stars if it had sub-title capabilities - it doesnt, and if youre American you're probably not going to get some of dialogue, especially the slang... this ain't "The Queen" (no pun intended).

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
This movie makes me believe in love again!
Added 7/8/2009

I LOVE this movie. I watch this movie every time I start to think that Mr. Right will never come along. It is such a heart-felt movie and just shows the softer side and funnier side of what it is like to have a first love.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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