An urban fairytale."... infectiously funny working-class comedy, with a feel-good gay theme..." - Derek Elley, Variety.com
"... compelling plot, a brisk pace, and an astounding cast... " - Charles Tatum, eFilmCritic
".. a breath of fresh air.. " - James Berardinelli, reelviews
Beautiful Thing
**Work in progress**
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Director : Hettie MacDonald
Producers : Tony Garnett, Bill Shapter
Written : Jonathan Harvey
Casts :
Scott Neal as Ste
Glen Berry as Jamie
Linda Henry as Sandra
Tameka Empson as Leah
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Storyline : **Work in progress**
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Critics Tomatometer : 89% as of 15 April 2007
Because the film is so effective for its first two-thirds and because it has its heart in the right place throughout, audiences may be willing to forgive its final third.
- Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
In portraying romance, the film transcends its homosexual themes, while at the same time celebrating them.
- Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle
- Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle
The boys' lives contain few surprises ... but from the other characters there is one astonishment after another.
- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Beautiful Thing might be the most beloved of all the gay-youth movies released in the late 90s.
- Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
Delightful English film which charts the dawning of love between two homosexuals.
- Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Beautiful Thing might be the most beloved of all the gay-youth movies released in the late 90s.
- Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
Delightful English film which charts the dawning of love between two homosexuals.
- Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
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Awards :
- Won Outstanding Film (Limited Release) for GLAAD Media Award 1997
- Won Grand Prix in Paris Film Festival
- Won International Jury Award - Honorable Mention 1996
- Won Best Script in Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival 1996
- Won 2nd Place People's Choice Award in Toronto International Film Festival
- Nominated for Best Movie in Chlotrudis Award
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Release Date: 9 October 1996
Runtime: 90 min
Country: UK
Box Office Gross: $1,449,934 (USA), 14,200 Admissions (Germany) & 26,183 Admissions (Netherlands)
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