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Movie Description
In this sentimental study of life, friendship and romance, three girlhood chums attend college together. One, a straightforward, rather plain lass, sets her sights on the best-looking boy in school and their tender relationship belies their differences. Based on a novel by Maeve Binchy.
Synopsis
Three college friends in Dublin come of age when they discover romances that will change their lives forever. The tale centers on Benny, a bland and somewhat chunky innocent girl who falls hopelessly in love with the star of the rugby team. Everyone is surprised and delighted when he returns her affections.
Film Notes
Color by Technicolor.
Additional cast: Aidan Gillen (Aidan) and Tony Doyle (Dr. Foley).
Rated BBFC 15 by the British Board of Film Classification.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Snap Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Single Side - Single Layer
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Mono - Spanish
Dolby Digital Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Original Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Cast Biographies
Industry Reviews
"...[A] funny and touching fable....Driver's tough core of honesty and wit is bewitching..."
Rolling Stone - p.129 - Peter Travers (03/23/1995)
"...[CIRCLE has] wit and warmth..."
USA Today - p.6D - Susan Wloszczyna
"...Revisit CIRCLE as the movie that lulls you into believing that romance is possible with anyone..." -- Rating:B
Entertainment Weekly - pp.58-9 - Lisa Schwarzbaum (08/11/1995)
"...Evocative....A romantic fable with universal meanings....Driver brings extraordinary intensity and tenderness to [her role]..."
Variety - Emanuel Levy (03/13/1995)
"...Minnie Driver gives a lovely performance....The film's visual style is suitably quaint, accentuating the natural colors of the Irish setting..."
New York Times - p.C14 - Janet Maslin (03/15/1995)
"...Warm-hearted....Minnie Driver handles this tricky assignment with considerable aplomb..."
Sight and Sound - p.41-2 - Ben Thompson (05/01/1995)
"...It's sweet and winsome....It's satisfying..."
Los Angeles Times - p.F5 - Peter Rainer (03/15/1995)
"...CIRCLE OF FRIENDS is heartwarming and poignant, a love story that glows with intelligence and feeling..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (03/24/1995)
Quotations
"For everyone who ever thought the person they loved was out of their reach..." -- marketing line for the film
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