Friday, June 27, 2008

Gem Review: Circle of Friends


Minnie Driver goes chubby for this one. She plays a young woman who grew up with two other friends in a small Ireland town. The girls go off to university and meet some charming men. Among them, Chris O'Donnell, who is struggling to become a doctor.

I consider this a gem for it's charm and deep meaning for me. It shows how people sometimes try to rise to an occasion but fail, but when they just get to the business of doing what has to be done, they succeed.

It also shows how perfection does not exist in the world. What we might think is "perfect" usually turns out to be the deepest collection of flaws. I first saw it as a double features with Muriel's Wedding. What an outstanding chick flick day.

You'll be charmed. Head to Coos Bay and North Bend for the DVD. VHS copies are in Dora, Coos Bay and Myrtle Point.

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Circle of Friends

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Circle of Friends

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