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The Circle (2017)

PG-13 04/27/2017 Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction 1h 50m
55%
User
Score
5.4/10
15%
43/100

Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better.

Overview

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.

James Ponsoldt

Screenplay

Dave Eggers

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Emma Watson

Emma Watson

Mae Holland

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Eamon Bailey

John Boyega

John Boyega

Ty Lafitte

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan

Annie Allerton

Ellar Coltrane

Ellar Coltrane

Mercer Regalado

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Tom Stenton

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Bonnie Holland

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Vinnie Holland

Poorna Jagannathan

Poorna Jagannathan

Dr. Jessica Villalobos

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Media

The Circle | Official Trailer | Own it Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray & DVD

The Circle | Official Trailer | Own it Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray & DVD

The Circle - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters April 4/28 [HD]

The Circle - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters April 4/28 [HD]

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Reviews

A review by Reno

Written on November 29, 2017

**Despite a message film, an average!**

A book based film. Pretty much set in the present world scenario. The world where the internet, the social media is controlling people. If any revolution must take place, that's none other place than the virtual world. So a young woman who worked hard to get a job in a leading tech company, starts her life anew. At one end, aged and seriously ill parents, and the other end, making an unexpected leap in the workplace lead her to be a celebrity overnight. But it's only going to change her life forever, but how is to know, one must watch the film.

It was an Emma Watson's film. Tom Hanks was is an important role, but Watson led the show. Nice theme, but predictable storyline. I indeed guessed the end, which spoiled my watch. Slightly an awareness f...

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A review by GenerationofSwine

Written on January 12, 2023

There are some shows that have a character for exposition. Velma in Scooby Doo comes to mind, and it is their job to summarize the plot points that the viewer has missed.

This is a movie filled with Velmas. Everyone gives a little exposition, everyone has a lecture. And no one seems real because of it. The characters, good or bad, all sound scripted and monotoned.

It hurts to watch it....

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A review by RalphRahal

Written on February 7, 2025

The Circle had a solid premise with relevant themes about privacy, surveillance, and corporate power, but it never fully delivered on its potential. The plot starts strong, setting up an intriguing world and characters, but the pacing feels off. It spends too much time in the setup and then rushes through key developments, making the shift into the main conflict feel unbalanced. The directing is straightforward but lacks tension, which makes scenes that should be gripping feel flat. Visually, the cinematography is clean and polished, reflecting the sleek, tech-driven setting, but it doesn’t do much beyond that to enhance the storytelling.

The acting is decent, with Emma Watson delivering a capable performance, though at times she feels a bit restrained. Tom Hanks is solid as always, b...

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