Circle of Friends
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Movie Reviews of Circle of Friends
Movie Review: *Circle of Friends* is a must-have
Summary: 5 Stars
I just saw this movie on the ABC Family Channel and I enjoyed it thoroughly! The story is set in the 1950s in Dublin and a small town outside of it. Minni Driver plays Benny, an innocent Catholic school girl in this romantic film. She has been persued by her father's slimy partner at the shop. Her character embodies the typical insecurities that most girls have about themselves - not being the most beautiful, not being most popular, not having freedom from their parents and the church. She is a person who pretty much everyone can relate to. As with Christopher O'Donnell's character, Jack, who is a well-off son of a doctor who is unsure of his future. Benny grew up with her best friends Eve and Nan. Nan moved away to Dublin while the girls were young. All three ended up attending the same college, where Nan introduced Jack to Benny. Jack and Benny began spending time together and instantly bonded. This relationship turned into love and the two were inseperable. The story is amazing and the movie envelops you. I was crying hysterically and smiling hysterically. It has a great balance of happiness and sadness and the viewer becomes a part of it all. Watch/buy it today!!Movie Review: Love this Irish gem
Summary: 5 Stars
Set in 1950's rural Ireland, this movie follows Benny as she goes to University with her friend Eve. There they met up with an old friend Nan, a girl who is beautiful and looking for a rich husband.
Benny falls in love with Jack, who is also at the Uni and plays on the Rugby team. Eve falls for Aiden, one of Jack's friends and Nan is after the rich Simon. But when Nan finds out she is pregnant and Simon pays her to 'get rid of it' she decides to get Jack drunk so they she can tell him that the child is his. When Benny finds out she is heartbroken. It is Eve who finally works out the truth and Jack come back to see Benny whose father has died and she is working in the family store.
A beautiful film with stunning performances from Minnie Driver as Benny, Chris O'Donnell as Jack and Colin Firth as Simon and not to forget Alan Cummings playing the sleazy Sean.
The movie is not faithful to the book, but I would say personally I thought it was much better. This is a film for all those romantic at heart people. Lovely to watch with some chocolate and don't forget the tissues.
Movie Review: Absolutely enchanting !
Summary: 5 Stars
What a little gem. Who says to make great movie these days it needs to be full of big names, sex and violence ? This movie takes a simple, yet sweet story adds a more than adequate cast, some wonderful scenery and the result is absolutely enchanting. I defy anyone not to fall in love, even just a little, with the character of Benny. She is a joy to behold.The cast are brilliant. Chris O'Donnell shines as the golden child and romantic lead, but I must say the movie belongs to Minnie Driver. What a discovery ! She handles the role perfectly with just the right amounts of innocence, humour, compassion and bravado to deliver an astounding performance.
The DVD has quite a few extra's which is nice. Plenty of trailers and teasers, I would however, have liked to have seen a little more behind the scenes....this gang surely got on as well off screen as on, I mean, could they really act that well ?
I thoroughly recommend this DVD to anybody looking for pure entertainment with hints of yesteryear. A true gem !
Movie Review: What a treasure!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just watched this lovely little gem for the second time. I had forgotten what a truly charming and well-done movie it is. It was so interesting to watch Chris O'Donnell and Minnie Driver in their early years......from their performances, I can see why they are such stars today. They are wonderful actors.Driver's character, Benny, sees herself as unattractive and dumpy. She plays the role to perfection, with a touching sensitivity. O'Donnell plays Jack, a star rugby player with a big heart and a conscience, but a young man who is somewhat indecisive and not as confident as he appears to be.
The characters are all portrayed with great honesty, humor, and grace while they learn lessons about friendship, loyalty, love, and life.
Although sweet and endearing, this movie is never sappy and the characters never ask us to feel sorry for them.
The cinematography was beautiful and the lilting Irish music was a wonderful compliment to the scenery of this gorgeous country.
A thought-provoking film with a message.
Movie Review: A quaint little film with lots of appeal!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have loved Maeve Binchy's work since I picked up the novel Circle of Friends. When the movie came out I dreaded what they would do to such a great piece of work, but I was pleasently surprised. They took some of the best pieces of the novel and made it into an enchanting film that made me want to read the novel all over again. I would have loved to see more included in the film, but in order to do that it would have been a five hour movie. Minnie Driver portrays Benny in such a wonderful way that I fell in love with the character all over again. And Chris O'Donnell is excellent. There were so many wonderful actors in this film, along with the wonderful irish background music & scenery.
If you love quaint little flicks with excellent dialogue...check out Circle of Friends.
"He could have anyone at all. Why would he look at me?"