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The Circle

27 Apr 2017
110 min

Drama

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3.0

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Synopsis

A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's ranks, and soon finds herself in a perilous situation concerning privacy, surveillance and freedom. She comes to learn that her decisions and actions will determine the future of humanity.

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James Ponsoldt

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Tom Hanks

Eamon Bailey

Emma Watson

Mae Holland

Karen Gillan

Annie Allerton

Bill Paxton

Vinnie Holland

Judy Reyes

Olivia Santos

Ara Woland

Circler (uncredited)

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Eve Gordon

Senator Williamson

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Jimmy Wong

Foreign Born Circler

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Sandeep Parikh

Foreign Born Circler

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Poorna Jagannathan

Dr. Jessica Villalobos

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Bitwalker

1 y

"The Circle," directed by James Ponsoldt and based on the novel by Dave Eggers, is a tech thriller that explores themes of privacy, surveillance, and the ethical implications of a connected society. The film stars Emma Watson as Mae Holland, a young woman who lands a dream job at a powerful tech and social media company called The Circle, founded by Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks). As Mae becomes more involved with the company's ambitious and invasive projects, she grapples with the loss of privacy and the growing influence The Circle has on every aspect of life. Watson delivers a committed performance, effectively portraying Mae's transformation from an eager employee to a conflicted participant in The Circle's grand vision. Tom Hanks brings a charismatic yet subtly menacing presence to his role as the company's visionary leader. While "The Circle" raises pertinent questions about technology's impact on society and individual freedom, its execution falls somewhat flat. The narrative often feels heavy-handed, and some plot points lack depth and resolution. Despite its intriguing premise and strong performances, the film struggles to fully develop its characters and deliver a compelling, cohesive message. Overall, "The Circle" offers a thought-provoking glimpse into the potential dangers of a hyper-connected world but ultimately doesn't reach the potential of its ambitious themes.

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1716158804

1 y

Bad 👎

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2 y

Bad 👎

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Lala

6 y

Reminded a lot of Black Mirror, but not as good. The concept actually is pretty interesting, but the ending was weak and the plot seems sloppy

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