Closed Circuit

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  • 2013


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43 % Rotten
$ 6 Million
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Positive Reviews 42
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Average Rating 2.8/5
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2.0
Closed Circuit may be little more than a high minded, shrewdly topical gloss on a shopworn genre, but its cynicism is bracing. Av Club
3.5
Closed Circuit may be little more than a high minded, shrewdly topical gloss on a shopworn genre, but its cynicism is bracing. Av Club
4.5
Its not that Martin doesnt believe in the system, he just appears to accept it isnt worth fighting. Den Of Geek
2.5
Its moments like the one above that make Closed Circuit nothing but your average, run of the mill political thriller. We Got This Covered
3.0
Bana and Hall are oddly impassive and dont have enough chemistry to sell the romantic angle. Screen Daily
3.0
Closed Circuit is a run of the mill thriller elevated just enough by the intelligence of its cast and makers. Paste Magazine
2.5
The result is a dreary and derivative thriller that is nowhere near as smart or controversial as it clearly believes itself to be. Rogerebert
2.0
We at least look set for a few electric courtroom showdowns, but Steven Knights script blows a third act fuse. Telegraph
2.0
Their connection is cause for either of them to be dismissed from the case. Ny Daily News
2.5
At least both Bana and Hall give fine performances with a little bit of chemistry between the two.And frankly I give kudos to the filmmakers for avoid .. JoBlo
2.5
Despite these strengths, Closed Circuit is still pretty clumsy in overall execution. Screen Rant
4.0
John Crowley directs this thriller based on a nuanced screenplay by Steven Knight. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Blame it on the weak chemistry of the stars, blame it on the way the script refuses to let them develop chemistry and the perfunctory way the story is .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
There are satisfactory elements contained within, with a gifted ensemble working intently to make their performances stand out in an increasingly absu .. Blu Ray
1.0
This dry as chalk legal thriller is the sort of posh looking snooze fest thats long been a hallmark of British cinema. Chicago Reader
3.8
VPC Its a compelling conspiracy thriller that grabs our attention from the first reel and keeps viewers on edge with its engaging performances and tim .. Usa Today
2.8
Closed Circuit starts out like its going to be a canny thriller about British lawyers uncovering the truth about a London terrorist attack, perhaps us .. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
All of which seems odd since they have the same end goal, but whatever. Screen It
3.0
There is a flavour of Erskine Childers and John Buchan about John Crowleys London set thriller. Independent
1.5
Its a story that means to shock us with a tale of wrongdoings and cover ups at the highest levels, but in this post Edward Snowden/Chelsea Manning era .. The Wrap
2.0
Similarly, Crowleys direction is plodding and the script never adequately explores its ideas, despite raising interesting and relevant questions about .. View London
1.3
Hot button politics, legal chess games and sexual tension might have made for an enjoyable mix if Closed Circuit didnt take itself so seriously. News Day
5.0
Which is more than enough of a dividend from a topical thriller that also gets points for its admirable taste and restraint. Film Journal
2.0
But John Crowleys thriller provides too shallow a vessel for this murky subject matter. The Guardian
2.0
Neither director John Crowley nor screenwriter Steven Knight show the flair which has distinguished their previous projects, leaving the A list cast t .. The Guardian
2.5
Its boilerplate stuff, a predictable slog made all the more limp by its two unenthusiastic leads. Az Central
4.5
Its intelligent, compelling drama of a kind we dont get very often. Mountain X
2.0
Expect no nookie; this is earnestly, strenuously and very slowly a movie about Right and Wrong. Npr
1.0
Unfortunately, just taking a rest in the dark, quiet theater seemed more rewarding than this international suspense thriller. Reel Talk Reviews
2.0
Jurys out on lawyers caught in a political cover up Closed Circuit ( 15 ) Verdict : Misfiring thriller A suicide bomb explodes in London, killing 120 .. Daily Mail
3.5
It has a chillingly matter of fact cynicism that is very au courant. Ew
3.5
But there are enough genuine moments of surprise to make this genre exercise an invigorating one. Slate
2.0
Closed Circuit may tackle some heavyweight issues but it ends up feeling lightweight. Flim List
2.0
Dont be hoodwinked by the Orwellian chill of the title; Londons surveillance network barely features in John Crowleys pedestrian courtroom thriller. Empire
2.5
The set up is strong but after that, this is nothing more than a sub Le Carre romp. Eye For Film
3.5
Knight, Crowley and film editor Lucia Zucchetti cleverly craft the paranoid ploy of ubiquitous technological surveillance and the sanctioned invasion .. Susang Ranger
3.8
Closed Circuit is steeped in the details of English law, and rather than being obscure or arcane, these details ground the film and give it an authent .. Sf Gate
2.0
Ignore the terrible title because, if youre in the mood for a sleekly dark, John Le Carre like spy thriller for our terrorism plagued times, you shoul .. Boston Herald
1.9
Ultimately, Closed Circuit is a waste of a strong cinematic pedigree. Slant Magazine
2.5
That might have been fine for another film at another time, but in light of the here and now, this one should have been more. Washington Post
3.2
It feels false as a last ditch effort to provide mainstream audiences a silver lining and unfortunately taints the good coming before it enough to bea .. The Film Stage
3.8
The movie builds its case on vignettes designed to unsettle without being too crushingly obvious about it. Chicago Tribune
2.8
Robin: This is a sometimes taut but uneven thriller geared for the reality of the new millennium. Reeling Reviews
2.5
Closed Circuit review: cheating in the War on Terror by MaryAnn Johanson Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall are as engaging as ever, and the film raises intri .. Flickfilosopher
2.0
The gunmetal cinematography and sleek backgrounds plunge us so quickly into Conspiracy Central that we immediately assume the worst of every police of .. The Irish Times
3.5
The plot resolution is satisfying if a little too neat, and even if the movie doesnt make any big statements, it tells a story well enough that it doe .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
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3.8
This is typically for one of two reasons: the production is deemed too smart for mainstream audiences or the production is deemed too stupid for mains .. ReelViews
2.5
This means the movie depends on the actors to supply some of the urgent drama missing from a rather bloodless script. Hollywood Reporter
3.0
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3.5
I go through all this detail because if you see the film it can get a little confusing.This is a suspense tale with unknown evil people trying to get .. Tony Medley
3.2
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3.5
Cut to several months later, and the run up to what the British media are calling the trial of the century, one of the most high powered criminal case .. Los Angeles Times
2.5
Between Knights nuanced script and Crowleys nimble direction, such contradictions shouldnt distract audiences much from the immediate thrills of this .. Variety
2.5
Youve seen worse than the new legal thriller Closed Circuit, but youve also seen a lot better. Groucho Reviews
2.5
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
3.1
The film recovers nicely for an appropriately feel good finale that proves difficult to resist, with the end result a solid effort that firmly establi .. Reel Film
1.5
But no amount of craft can justify the screenplays cynicism, which seems to have been applied in ladle sized helpings that drown out any honestly arri .. Movie Habit
4.4
Director John Crowley creates a landscape suffused with foreboding and tension.The script by Wright is both intricate and disturbingly plausible. The Star
2.2
The staleness of that realization is what prevents the generic and rote political thriller Closed Circuit from having even a faint shot at a sense of .. Oregon Live
3.5
One of the elements on the plus side is a clever ingenuity in a plot designed for high tension and suspense. Varia Gate
2.0
As Martin and Claudia separately become aware that theyre being watched, Crowley drops in a series of less than subtle surveillance images that would .. Digital Spy
2.5
On paper, this sounds like relatively challenging fare for late August but the execution makes it strictly a rental title. New York Post
2.5
** (out of four) The continued, courtroom wide presence of wigs that look 500 years old provides more than enough evidence of a judicial systems resis .. Red Eye Chicago
2.0
Sadly, yes.Nothing about screenwriter Steven Knights story is original or unusual. Film Racket
3.1
Its trying to be thatbut ultimately all its political machinations are a setting for a rote legal mystery/thriller, not a fresh twist. Christianity Today
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
5.0
Even as you finish watching this film, you walk away wondering who may be watching you. Hollywood And Fine
3.1
And if British spy games are your cup of tea, you might even get caught up in the movies clandestine plot. Js Online
2.5
A thriller detailing the extralegal lengths a government security agency might go to protect itself should have a big impact, but it seems like mostly .. The Dissolve
3.0
It motors along at such a slow pace it hardly earns its moniker of thriller, often keeping any real tension at an aggravating minimum. ComingSoon
1.8
In short, Closed Circuit is a boring slog.A thriller with no thrills. Crave Online
3.2
It boasts no marquee performances or riveting action sequences, and provides no memorable lines or showdowns. Movie Mezzanine
2.0
Its entertaining but misses the impact that can make the genre special. Tony Mack
3.0
But every so often, I have a soft spot for a movie that probably isnt really that good. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.5
To be sufficiently thrilling or suspenseful, a legal suspense thriller needs its star to have a special kind of charisma. Sf Weekly
3.0
Its been a while since weve had a good old fashioned conspiracy thriller reeking with paranoia. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.2
For a movie about terrorism and the way government spies on its citizens, Closed Circuit is surprisingly yawnsville. Movie Chambers
3.0
When a terror suspect is due in court charged with organising the deaths of 120 innocent people in a massive lorry bombing in London youd expect the C .. Sky
3.1
Closed Circuit is the sort of movie that makes you wonder: Why was this made Miami
3.0
Closed Circuit may leave you feeling underwhelmed, but the journey to get there is well worth the ride. Schmoes Know
1.5
What could have been an exciting international thriller is instead a head shaking, poorly executed bomb. Abc News Go
3.0
Closed Circuit retains a fair degree of suspense even without having anywhere special to run in the final act. Birmingham Mail
2.0
The terror plot and a strand involving secret courts may make it topical but, boy oh boy, a story that hinges on a point of legalese is every bit as d .. Daily Record
3.8
A lot of classy talent is involved and so expectedly on point are their efforts that one almost overlooks the overall rote and mechanical workings. The Movie Report
3.1
Its a decent, sometimes taught courtroom thriller and drama that keeps you engaged, but never truly shocks and awes. Dc5
1.0
Roque is a singularly uninteresting character whose easy accommodation to this sordid environment lacks dramatic intensity.It is like watching ninety .. Louis Proyect
3.0
The trailers have sold this film as a slick thriller, but unfortunately Closed Circuit is more chamomile tea than Red Bull. The Crat
2.0
In Closed Circuit though, all we have is a contrite and forgettable look at some ideas without the substance that would bring this story to cinematic .. Breit Bart



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