This is one of those lost film gems that somehow comes in under the radar screen and it takes ten years to find it, but I did. The cast is amazing in name and quality. The story line is sensitive and realistic, without a flaw. The scenes are low-key but classic. The relationships are sweet and painful as in real life. The direction is flawless. Some of the lines are not just memorable but classic. Natalie Portman's performance steals the show, which is hard to do with this cast and these incredible performances: Matt Dillon, Noah Emmerich, Annabeth Gish, Lauren Holly, Timothy Hutton, Rosie O'Donnell, Martha Plimpton, Natalie Portman, Michael Rapaport, Mira Sorvino, Uma Thurman. This is a film classic to see and to own. The last scene and the last lines can be watched over and over, especially for the expression on Rappaport's face. I think I'll go and watch it again now. 10 of 10
Review of Beautiful Girls
