Beautiful Girls
During a snowy winter in the small fictional town of Knight's Ridge, Massachusetts, a group of lifelong buddies hang out, drink and struggle to connect with the women who affect their decisions, dreams and desires.
Critics Sentiment
Gina lectures the men about unrealistic expectations of women
Steve discovers the affair and Tommy gets badly beaten
The film drops from Gina's powerful feminist monologue (8.5) to the violent confrontation where Tommy gets beaten (5.0), a swing of 3.5 points.
Beautiful Girls maintains steady appreciation throughout, anchored by strong performances and character development. Critics consistently praised the ensemble cast, particularly Natalie Portman and the film's mature handling of relationships, though some felt the multiple storylines occasionally diluted focus. The film peaks with Rosie O'Donnell's memorable feminist lecture and concludes on a bittersweet but hopeful note.
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Timothy Hutton
Willie Conway
Matt Dillon
Tommy "Birdman" Rowland
Noah Emmerich
Michael "Mo" Morris
Annabeth Gish
Tracy Stover
Lauren Holly
Darian Smalls
Uma Thurman
Andera
Mira Sorvino
Sharon Cassidy
Michael Rapaport
Paul Kirkwood
Rosie O'Donnell
Gina Barrisano
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Stanley "Stinky" Womack
Max Perlich
Kev
Martha Plimpton
Jan
Natalie Portman
Marty
Anne Bobby
Sarah Morris
Richard Bright
Dick Conway
Sam Robards
Steve Rossmore
David Arquette
Bobby Conway
Adam LeFevre
Victor
John Carroll Lynch
Frank Womack
Tom Gibis
Peter the Eater
Crew
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