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Beautiful Thing [DVD] [1996]

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Actors: Scott Neal, Glen Berry, Tameka Empson, Linda Henry, Ben Daniels
Directors: Hettie Macdonald
Format: PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: 15
Studio: 4dvd
DVD Release Date: 17 Sep 2007
Run Time: 87 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000S399F6
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,756 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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The offbeat, underachieving denizens of a South East London apartment building get an emotional wake-up call when two of the neighbors--two teen boys--unexpectedly fall in love. Beautiful Thing--adapted from the play by Jonathan Harvey--features tender-hearted, kitchen sink realism from Channel Four Films.

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstandingly emotional and heart tugging, 16 April 2008

By	Charlie H (Exeter, Devon, UK) - See all my reviews

I watched this film by accident one week day evening and can say that within the first 5 minutes I was gripped. The acting was superb and although I could potentially pick faults in the script, it kind of takes away the whole essence of the film and what made it "Beautiful".

I think that it's great that a British film has made me really stop and think about my past and indeed my present. Not many films have achieved that. Which of us can honestly say that in watching the scenes between Jamie and Ste that we haven't all felt and thought like they did? True, for straights then swap one of the guys for a girl but the effect is much the same.

I found it sad that some reviewers thought that the accents were too much and should have been toned down. Hello folks, its London were talking about here. Quite a few of them really do talk like that and lets face it, wouldn't it really be dumbing down. That would ruin the film.

I found Sandra particularly well cast and played. There was real emotion between her and Jamie. I only wish that all Mothers and indeed Fathers reacted in such a supportive fashion. Ste and Jamie were also superbly acted and believable to the extent that you connected with them both straight away. You can't help feeling emotional when they do. True the end of the film was a bit.....over done, but I don't think this detracts from the film in any way. I would like to have seen a sequel to Beautiful Thing and seen the effects of the first on both Ste and Jamie. It would have meant proper closure, however I think that for quite a few of us, this film perhaps hits a little too close to the mark about ourselves and hence our desire to see the next part. I know that's true of me.

At the end of the day, the film was enhanced for me by the fact that all of the "sex" scenes where left to the imagination and you could read what you would out of it. This film really touches me deeply both emotionally and psychologically and I wish there where more of the same style, class and calibre of this. Not to everyone's taste to be sure but one that stays sitting in my mind every day and perhaps has even influenced the way I am towards others. Thank you so much for creating this most excellent and heart wringing film. I recommend it to everyone.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this film!, 9 Jun 2008

By	Andrew (London, England) - See all my reviews

Aw - this is a great British "coming out" film. I loved it! The characters are all terrific - I love the mother and the girl next door! And the two leads are brilliant. Brilliant actors and very believable in their roles. It's so well written and acted I would very highly recommend it. It's a beauty!

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good film, 12 Sep 2008

By	(caught up in the) Spiral (Coventry, UK) - See all my reviews

Good film, I'm sick of all Hollywood films so lately I've been opting for different films.
I found the relationship between Ste and Jamie really inviting, it grips you and challenges you to become a part of their world and that is what I gladly did. The only thing I felt that was missing was a little bit more intimacy and explanation between the two lads, one moment Ste was fighting against his feelings for Jamie and the next they are going to a gay pub together and declaring their relationship to the whole estate.
But don't let this deter you, it's still a thought provoking and good film, it makes you realise that there is nothing wrong with being gay, who cares if you're sleeping with the same sex, love is the only thing that matters and is that hurting anybody? NO!
Loved Leah (the next door neighbour), she's quirky and everytime she came on screen she always managed to crack me up.
A must-see.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Formulaic and contrived - others preferred
To do Beautiful Thing justice, I really should watch it again, but really, I can't think of anything worse. Read more

Published 19 days ago by Andrew Mcconaghy

5.0 out of 5 stars open your mind,a brilliant piece of film making
Beautiful Thing [DVD] [1996]
fantastic acting,brilliant music,funny,sad,happy ending(very unusual for these sort of films)so any sad biggots out there dont buy this film it... Read more

Published 28 days ago by D. barnett

5.0 out of 5 stars Love and self-fulfillment is a 'beautiful thing'
`Beautiful Thing' is a masterpiece of cinema, deserving of many an accolade. Young Jamie is atypical in his need for direction and identity. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Kurt Clare

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Thing, Beautiful Film!
I had seen this film many years ago, and couldn't for the life of me find a decent 'unopened' copy on the net. Until of course i came to Amazon. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Paul Quinn

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply great
Its a great film with agreat story line, the music and the era are greatly portrayed, the characters are truely recognisable and the parts played very well. Read more

Published 6 months ago by The oracle

5.0 out of 5 stars True to its title
This film lives up to its title. An extremely real and sensitive script backed up by nearly flawless performances. Read more

Published 6 months ago by J. R. Daniel Moreau

5.0 out of 5 stars Great British film
Well what can you say about this but 'ahhh' and bless!!! It's great that the back drop is a council estate in London where two boys simply fall in love. Read more

Published 7 months ago by JDP

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must see" movie!
I don't usually write reviews but on this occasion I just had to write a few comments about this movie. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Thomas Wallace

5.0 out of 5 stars exquisite
There are many 'coming out' and gay-themed movies these days, but none is more heart-breaking -- or heart-warming -- than this one. Read more

Published 8 months ago by M. FUSCO

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
This is a brilliant film and deserves far more recognition. It is one of those films worth having on DVD as the performances are so strong and characters so well drawn making it a... Read more

Published 8 months ago by C. Fowler

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