Limerculer
A waste of 90 minutes of my life
Crwthod
A lot more amusing than I thought it would be.
Beystiman
It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
Patience Watson
One of those movie experiences that is so good it makes you realize you've been grading everything else on a curve.
Reno Rangan
This is from the director of 'Brooklyn' and that's the obvious reason for I'm here. Looks like many haven't liked it, but for me it was an okay film. Seen plenty of similar themes, so I did not find anything special from this. That means easily predictable story, but I just went through till the end to learn how it all ends. Apparently that's how the narration goes, without a twist. You will know right from the beginning who's behind the bomb blast that takes place at the opening.Well written screenplay, but that was not enough for the film buffs or the critics, it might work for people who watch films occasionally. Looks like based on the real, but there's nothing in the opening or in the end of the film about it. Eric Bana and Rebbeca Hall as the ex and lawyers, takes up a high profile case which will be a secret trial. So theirs every move will be watched. Until one day they discover the truth which threatens their lives. The rest of the film reveals whether they successfully accomplish the undertaking or not.In some parts, it was mild thrilling, but the developments were ordinary. Especially it never clears us the motive, just leaves some understandable terms. This is a dramatised thriller than a cinematised crime-mystery with powerful dialogues and stunts. They tried it to be a quite realistic, but was not successful. So there was not any extraordinary performance, both the leads were pretty decent. Had potential to be a great film may be in addition of a few action sequences. Overall, not a bad film, just one time watchable.6.5/10
diana-y-paul
"Closed Circuit" (2013), an adrenaline-pumping political thriller, portrays corrupt government forces who will stop at nothing. It's an exciting genre. The title "Closed Circuit" is designed to raise the alarm over both the injustice of closed court hearings and the use of surveillance technology. Covert surveillance amplifies the sense that London has become a police state with ubiquitous security cameras. We don't know who's watching or how they're using what they see. The opening scene provides the hook. After a truck explodes in London's bustling Borough Market, killling 120 people, authorities at MI5 swiftly arrest a Muslim immigrant, Farroukh Erdogan based on closed circuit surveillance. Read the entire review at: unhealedwound.com
Rodrigo Allegretti Artioli
Conspiracy theories. Espionage. Terrorist acts. All this is present in the film Closed Circuit. What are not present are depth in theories developed by the characters and explanations of crucial details of the film.Starring Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall, the film shows us a little of the British judicial system. This is perhaps one of the biggest flaws of the script. The lack of explanation of how this system works and how it is structured, does not allow us to get into the story, just accept what is shown.About the actors, Eric Bana is what to be expected for those who have seen his films. In contrast, Rebecca Hall shows the same talent seen in The Prestige (2006) and The Town (2010). Jim Broadbent gives us another opportunity to see his gift, even in fast appearances during a 90-minute film.The film wants to leave the place where it started, however the lack of surprising elements in the script makes everything back to the beginning. This is the same path that follows the protagonist throughout the story.
David Holt (rawiri42)
As an inveterate conspiracy theorist (within reason) I found Closed Circuit a guaranteed vehicle for the genre. However, it was a bit slow and, I guess, that was intentional as I'm sure the main purpose of the film was to make the viewer think.However, whether one goes to a movie to be made to think is debatable. Personally I go for lighter entertainment than this because, as a writer about and student of conspiracy theories, I don't really want to have to think about a fictional one in my leisure time. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the movie for me was its setting. The plot seemed to lend itself much more to America and the very dubious clandestine activities of the CIA than "dear old Blighty"! But, then again, perhaps giving Closed Circuit an English setting might have opened a few eyes. See! It isn't only in America where these things happen!In a way, the film was far too near the mark to be even taken as entertainment. Were it not for the obviously stage-managed subtleties and innuendos, it could just as well have been a British version of a Michael Moore documentary only much slower. The ending was also somewhat truncated, I felt.If you like to have your mind exercised Closed Circuit will certainly please you but if you prefer to just unwind and be entertained, give it a miss.