Though this film is "loosely" based on true events, it still strikes me as being one of Dicaprio's best. Not to mention the seamless performance by David Thewles. After seeing this film, I decided that Leo should Stay far far away from the Hollywood machine. His best work by far is of independent flair. I gave this picture a 9 because I found the story of two writers (poets) to be one of mutual love and abuse, and very engrossing. I would recommend this film for anyone, especially those fans of Dicaprio who have only seen the likes of Titanic and The Man With the Iron Mask. This story has much more to offer.
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Beautiful Thing
(1996)
This film changed me!
7 February 2000
I would like to thank Hettie MacDonald for making this very important film. This was the first time a movie has made me cry in many years. I cried for two reasons, 1) its bittersweet moments between Jamie and Ste were absolutely wonderful, they literally made me feel 16 again, experiencing all the same emotional turmoil, and 2) I regret not having been true to my own homosexuality as a teen. I wish I'd had Jamie's courage when I was 16. I knew I was gay, even before that, but was afriad to do anything about it. Now I'm 30 and I'm still not completely out of the proverbial closet. I know one thing for sure, if I'd had exposure to films like Beautiful Thing when I was a lad... I may have been able to draw the courage I needed from those characters. Thank you again! I love the Film!
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