captureit22 I watched this movie when I was a young girl, about 12. I've never honestly liked beauty pageants or anything that has to do with them, so why would I watch a movie about one? But the 3 main women that are centered around this movie had me completely curious. I loved it then and I love it now. It has a feel good ending and the acting is terrific. I also love that you can identify with at least one of the characters. My husband and I watched (what is considered a classic) movie last night but we couldn't identify with anyone so it was much less enjoyable. With friendship, humor, and a girl learning to grow up on her own, this movie had just enough of everything. Everyone has an opinion and in my own, this was a great one. :)

helpless_dancer On the unbelievable side but still an interesting look at a woman totally dedicated to winning beauty pageants as a way to build self esteem. A pushy, driven person who never quite grew up and leaned heavily on a childhood friend for the guidance and support she never received growing up in a loveless home. Good show with a 2 hankie finale.

candles39 i think there is nothing wrong with the movie as far as entertainment is concerned , and it did it very well..we watch movies in order that we ease burden not to criticize:P it was a wonderful time watching beautiful

bopdog This movie is more surprising than most--- Sally Field, a great and wonderful actor, and lady, directed it. Minnie Driver and Joey Lauren Adams--- two great actors themselves, performed their butts off for their roles in this thing. But dang! This movie simply isn't good at all. The ideas and themes could probably have been fashioned into something interesting and touching, but as it is, "Beautiful" comes off as half-baked, amateurish, and stupid.One odd thing that I couldn't help but notice over and over throughout the movie--- the main characters all seemed to be doing impressions of Sally Field characters from Field's long history of otherwise marvelous performances. That was weird--- very, very often each character was speaking, acting, and energetically "being" Sally Field. That might have been an accident; perhaps they were unconsciously trying to please Field, who was the director? Or perhaps Field's vibe, subtly, was just transferred somehow into the performances? Dunno...Overall, maybe 10 and 12 year old girls might find this "solid" entertainment. After all, the sentiment and themes appear decent, even if they ultimately came to the screen only partially, and in a clumsy manner. I gave this a 4 out of 10.