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Summary: Good, but a little sluggish in spots
Review: I'll say this, this movie has a fairly original pattern than the standard love stories. Girl meets boy, they develop loving feelings although girl is a little scared. Finally girl stops playing hard to get and her "friend" temporarilly steals boy away. However true love, strength of character, and willingness to forgive and be forgiven win in the end. Overall, a good story. However some fo the middle part lacks a certain spark which can make one's mind wonder. However, critical issues regarding sex and loyalty are explored pretty well in this movie.
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Summary: not realistic
Review: After reading the book which was fantastic, this movie was awful. Minnie Driver was good,but there is no way the sexual antics of anyone would have been discussed in UCD in 50s, the Archbishop of Dublin would have had the place closed down. The ending was terrible, in the book Benny tells Jack that there is no chance of a relationship.
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Summary: Did not focus on the book
Review: This movie strayed from the book. At least five characters were left out and there was no focus on the town or the upbringing of the two (what were supposed to be) main characters. After reading the book I was curious to see the movie. How such a great and interesting story could come up so bland is puzzling. Half the book was about the town of Knockglen and the personalities that live there. That whole part is left out of the movie. The movie barely touched on more than two chapters. Very disappointing. If you read the book do not see the movie.
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Summary: a great Irish drama
Review: I thought Circle of Friends was pretty good. but, it's main topic was about sex. Not recommended for younger viewers. And it was taken place in the 50's, but some of the hairstyles and outfits were not accurate for the time. But, overall, it was a good movie.
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Summary: The book's better
Review: If you love the book PLEASE don't watch the film! Minnie's great, but Chris isn't as good as usual. We needed a great Irish actor!
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Summary: Wonderful Story...
Review: I finally saw "Circle of Friends" after much time spent wanting to...the movie was wonderful -- my new favorite! I identified with the character Minnie Driver played; not the "beautiful girl", but sweet, headstrong, and unsure of herself (despite a personality that often betrays that quality)...the other characters fit well with the storyline (even though I've never been a huge Chris O'donnell fan), and despite the sometimes predictability, the story holds you in.
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Summary: I really identified with Benny.....
Review: I love this movie...I remember all the pangs and yearnings Benny felt for Jack; Minnie Driver played this part so well...her facial expressions and body language said more about her feelings for Jack than any script.....I loved this movie and am reading the book now...it is wonderful to feel so familiar with a movie!! I recommend it highly!
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Summary: Irish Culture With A Great Plot
Review: This film is wonderful! Minnie Driver gives a stellar performance. Incredible likeness to the 50s Irish college scene. The story stays on track and holds you to the end, wanting a sequel.
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Summary: Minnie Driver is wonderful!
Review: One of my top-ten favorite movies and my favorite romantic comedy. In order for a romantic comedy to work for me, I have to be able to fall in love with the girl. When I first saw Minnie Driver on the screen, I thought: "No way!" But Benny won me over and is my favorite romantic comedy character. How can such a plain, frumpy looking girl radiate such incredible beauty with her smile and character? I am happy to see Minnie Driver has gone on to a modest degree of success and an Academy Award nomination. She has certainly earned it but Benny is still her best character. I highly recommend this movie to romantic comedy fans. There are some serious issues involved in this movie and they are handled very well. The ending is perfect and took me by pleasant suprise.
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Summary: Yuuch!
Review: This is an incredibly sappy movie which I would never rent or buy. It is not even worth wasting two hours of your day. The plot is weak, the characters aren't interesting, and the actors are not good at all. If you want to be bored out of your skull this is the movie for you.
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