Review of Circle of Friends (1995) by Sydney Amman — 19 Jul 2008

A sweet movie about friendship and love. The landscapes are gorgeous. Love the accents. Chris O'Donnell pulls it off great (must be in the blood).

This review of Circle of Friends (1995) was written by Sydney Amman on 19 Jul 2008.

Circle of Friends has generally received positive reviews.

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