Review of Circle of Friends

I watched this film some time ago and completely fell in love with it. I thought it was such a sweet story about teenage friendship, romance and innocence. The acting was great and there was such a lovely chemistry between Benny and Jack. I did read the book as well (after the movie) but i must say i prefer the ending in the film. Yes, it does make it more of a rom com, but I thought it suited the story better. I don't like the "you betrayed me, it's all over" films. As someone said, "one forgives to the degree that one loves". So I thought it was more touchy the way they turned things in the film. (Although Jack had to be changed from the book to make him worthy of her love.) Of course, there is more stuff in the book. The other two girls have deeper stories in the book, but films are short so you cannot include everything. But I think the Benny's story and personality and all the troubles of growing up and leaving home and falling in love were captured really well.