Quick Review: The Circle

​The Circle is one of the most disappointing movies of 2017. 

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​This lackluster film hit the theaters a few weeks back and while it assembles an impressive cast (Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan and Ellar Coltrane), nevertheless; The Circle is not able to overcome its half-hearted themes. We follow a woman (Watson) who lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover a nefarious agenda that will affect the lives of her friends, family and that of humanity. The film floats an intriguing premise, but lands it with a gigantic thud. Actor’s Hanks and Watson failed to overcome director James Ponsoldt’s (The Spectacular Now) botched direction. This so-called technology thriller ends up being a sloppy mess with ham-fisted finishing touches. The future is scary, but The Circle is not…

The Circle is rated PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned). For a sexual situation, brief strong language and some thematic elements including drug use.