Beautiful Girls
Miramax Films | Release Date: February 9, 1996 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Critic Reviews
Positive:
10
Mixed:
7
Negative:
1
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90
TimeRichard Schickel
Beautiful Girls is always in touch with reality but never drowned in it. [19 February 1996, p.64]
88
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
The movie was directed by Ted Demme, with a light touch that allows the humor to survive in spite of the gloomy thoughts and the bleak, dark, frozen winter landscape. Read full review
80
Washington PostRita Kempley
Tender, touching and downright delightful. Read full review
80
EmpireDarren Bignell
The film really succeeds with its warm treatment of ordinary hang-ups - no life-shattering revelations or pain repressed since childhood, just the genuine, everyday trials of life. Read full review
75
Rolling StonePeter Travers
What saves director Ted Demme's comic talkfest from sitcom slickness is a quirky script by Scott Rosenberg and an appealing cast. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Redeemed by sensitive acting. Read full review
75
USA TodayMike Clark
Easy to tumble for. [9 February 1996, p.D4]
70
The New York TimesElvis Mitchell
Has warmth and good cheer. The film is loosely focused, but its ensemble cast is as affable as anything on television these days. Read full review
70
Washington PostDesson Thomson
The movie is wry, touching and fun to sit through, thanks to Rosenberg's amusing script, Ted Demme's vital direction and zesty performances from everyone. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleSteve Davis
With beauty and talent to spare, Portman is something to behold: It's as if Elizabeth Taylor and Jodie Foster were somehow genetically melded at an early age. She's definitely a beautiful girl to watch for. Read full review
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