Beautiful Girls

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Seen Before: No
Rating: 3.5

Once upon a time, films like this were made where nothing is particulary profound--be it the acting, direction, cinematography, etc.--but the film as a whole is completely satisfying and enjoyable. For the most part the actors stay within their safe areas as they generally put forth what they already have in the past (Timothy Hutton, Matt Dillion, Michael Rappaport), save finer performaces by Uma Thurman and an ever-young Natalie Portman. Beautiful Girls exemplifies that of a delightful film; one that feels steeped in nostalgia and welcome-homes (despite one actually feeling welcome). I enjoyed this from beginning to end.