Circle of Friends
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Movie Reviews of Circle of Friends
Movie Review: A Great Love Story
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this movie several years ago when it was still in the theater and I immediately had to buy it as soon as it came out on video. Now that I have bought the DVD and rewatched the movie, I remember the first time that I saw the movie. I think that many people can relate to the character of Benny, portrayed beautifully by Minnie Driver in her first movie role. The rest of the actors are all well cast for their roles, esp. Chris O'Donnell. Two hidden treats in the movie are Alan Cumming as the creepy Sean Walsh and Colin Firth as Simon Westward. As another reviewer mentioned, no the movie doesn't get into too much of the book. If they did, the film would have been three hours long. To sum it up, it is a sweet love story for someone who never thought that they would get the most popular guy on campusMovie Review: Beautiful Ireland and Beautiful Benny
Summary: 5 Stars
If you love Ireland, get this movie. It's a beautiful homage to the country, and she sure looks great.
If you love heroines who are are not typical, get this movie. Benny (Minnie Driver in an excellent performance) is a chubby, clumsy girl who has a big heart that breaks - and her big heart serves her well. You just root for her all of the time because she is so genuine. I'm not going to give you the plot because I don't want any spoilers to ruin your enjoyment. Oops, perhaps I gave you one. Sorry.
Well worth viewing; I recommend it highly. Excellent performances by all of the cast in particular Saffron Burrows (you love to hate her) and Colin Firth. As in Colin Firth: "Mr. Darcy, why do I hate you so much in this movie?" Good acting, is why.
Movie Review: An unlikely love story.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite movies. The story follows Benny(Minnie Driver) and her best friends Eve and Nan as the discover their own sexuality. Growing up Irish Catholic they have been taught to repress any of their feelings. Benny gets hooked on the cutest boy in school Jack(Chris O'Donnell). And Jack falls for big-girl Benny because she is so easy to talk to. Nan gets involved with an older, rich man Simon(Colin Firth). Benny's parents want her to marry "Creepy Sean Walsh"(Alan Cummings) but Benny refuses to go with him because she is in love with Jack. When Nan gets pregant she changes everyones lives. Defiantly worth watching. Enjoyable, and a great look at Catholics view on Sexuality. And Chris O'Donnell is looking exceptionally good.Movie Review: Visually and Emotionally Stunning
Summary: 5 Stars
A story of friendship and betrayal, set in Ireland of the 1950s. Catholic angst interweaves with the passion of youth, and the story sometimes takes your breath away. I crawled inside this film and smelled the air and felt the rolling emotions. Honestly portrayed and beautifully acted (well, in the case of the character Sean, perhaps over-acted) the story really conveys the essence of Ireland, for which Maeve Binchy is rightfully famous. Casting, accents, costumes and setting were beautifully believable. Happily, it has been sometime since I read the book, so that the movie didn't suffer in comparison (as they usually do if I've read the book first). Please don't stop with this adaptation!Movie Review: Touching love story- a classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was so wonderful I've watched it at least a hundred times! Minnie Driver and Chris O'Donell shine together and both perform beautifully. It reminds us how valuable friendship is and how love should always be based on friendship. Circle of Friends is such a classic, which is hard to find now adays, and I recomend it to everyone who likes a movie about friends and love. If you loved this movie as much as I did I recomend reading the book. It's just as good and allows you to go deeper into the story and town of Knockglen. Other stories my Maeve Binchy are also great reads.Don't let this movie go unnoticed, and share it with your circle of friends!