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Desson Thomson
Washington Post
As Benny (short for Bernadette), a big-boned, headstrong lass who strains winningly against the restrictions of family, religion and just plain growing up, [Driver's] a comedic breath of fresh air, easily the best thing about the movie. Full Review
Elvis Mitchell
The New York Times
Another nice thing about Circle of Friends is that it escapes a happily-ever-after scenario to provide more bite and toughness than it first promises. Full Review
Emanuel Levy
Variety
Naturally charming without being beautiful, Driver brings extraordinary intensity and tenderness to a role that easily could have become sappy. Full Review
Hal Hinson
Washington Post
It's not a challenging movie or an original one, but it does have its pleasures -- most notably a radiant, soulful debut performance from Driver, who saves Circle of Friends from being merely an Irish ugly duckling story. Full Review
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
From that point on, the movie becomes distressingly predictable, with nary a surprise to be found. Full Review
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