Beautiful Thing [IMPORT]

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Summary: A classic I enjoy over and over
Review: I first saw this movie while I was in Sydney during its original theatrical release. The film pulled me back to the theater twice while I was there. Shortly after the VHS was released I bought it and contimue to enjoy watching it.

A must see. If there were more than 5 stars in the rating scale this film would deserve all of them.

Get the VHS because the DVD (in the USA) is an import and has Chinese subtitles burned into the picture.

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Summary: Great Story - DVD is POS
Review: This is a great movie and I have the VHS which I will be keeping because the DVD is a POS. (Its the main reason I've given it a rating of one.) The quality of the DVD is ... and the color (especially on red) is so over driven it bleeds and is almost unwatchable. I've seen better quality on VHS! Then there is the issue of Chinese subtitles **BURNED** into the picture. How bush league!!

Unfortuately, I bought this some time ago and just decided to watch it again. Needless to say I went balistic when I saw the burned in subtitles. This little "feature" was NOT noted in any of the details. Amazon.com should offer to buy all thiese back.

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Summary: Loved this movie!
Review: I loved this movie. It's so nice to see two people coming togetner regardless of the odds.

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Summary: Undescribable!
Review: To a closet homosexual or someone who has come out of the proverbial closet, this movie stirs deep emotions. It took my breath away and left me feeling like I was floating on cloud nine. A great movie to watch with the special someone. It starts slow, but give it time. After the first kiss, things pick up nd lead you on an emotional rollercoaster that leaves a blissful romantic feeling!

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Summary: Get your copy over at AZ UK!
Review: This movie has a wonderful and simple storyline but is extremely powerful, how a wonderful love relationship built between the two young boys is a very touching. Jamie couldn't tell his mum that he's gay, the harrsament in school and his dislike for football.

Ste on the other hand is badly abused by his father & older brother. And feels that he is ugly and will never be loved. The 2 lonely souls quietly and eventually find comfort in each other's arms.

Especially the "Peppermint Foot Lotion" Scene! That is the real tender moment in the movie and the final "Forest Scene" purely "Casablanca"!

Get this film on DVD if you can... it's a GAY CLASSIC.

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Summary: Why one should always read reviews of products...
Review: While I was extremely delighted to see that there was a release of this film on DVD format, I let that fact get the better of me before researching the entire product. The film itself is quite possibly one of the most brilliant "gay" films ever. The characters and story line are honest and crisp. HOWEVER, I was completely disappointed when I recieved the film and there were CHINESE SUBTITLES????? Funny that fact was omitted from the "product details" although I would consider that an important piece of information.

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Summary: Poor DVD
Review: Movie is a 5. DVD production poor. You need to change contrast control on DVD player and/or TV to improve the picture. Better than VHS.

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Summary: Quality Of Film
Review: This movie has been one of my personal favourites ever since I had the pleasure of seeing it on the big screen. A common theme coming through from all the other reader reviews is that the DVD that they have purchased is of an inferior quality. If you all log on to amazon.co.uk - then you can buy a non import version which is 100% better.

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Summary: The Beautiful Thing that needs to be brought to DVD
Review: All the great things you have heard about this film are true. The only thing it lacks is a decent DVD version to be released.
The Hong Kong version is awful ( I have seen parts of it at a friend's home).

If you are looking for a beautiful film about two young people falling in love despite obstacles, this is your film. Forget that the lovers are two young boys if that bothers you.

This film has all the reality and tenderness American films often lack.

YOu owe it to yourself to see this film. And the studio owes us a decent DVD!!

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Summary: The Citizen Caine of Gay-Teen-Coming-Out movies
Review: First of all buy the VHS version of this movie. I understand the DVD is an inferior mess. Second, this is the BEST gay-themed movie I have ever seen...and seen and seen. I have watched it HUNDREDS of times when I need the world to make sense. ... I judge all other gay cinema using this movie as the gold standard. I have played this movie for straight friends and they have been moved to tears by the final uplifting scene. But most of all this coming-out love story is full of snappish, sarcastic, hilarious dialog spoken by loving, befuddled, sincerely decent characters. This movie is perfect.