Sunday, April 30, 2017

THE CIRCLE


THE CIRCLE:  This modern day "thriller" stars Emma Watson as a young woman who seems headed for success when she lands a job at a high tech company called 'The Circle.'  With encouragement from her boss (Tom Hanks) she rises in the ranks but soon (well, not too soon) discovers  a nefarious agenda afoot.  In retrospect, this film has "Big Brother is Watching you" written all over it...And that's okay, BUT, it is tedious at times i.e. downright boring. Ms Watson continues to grow as a young leading lady with a bright future and Hanks plays with (and against) type in a small but pivotal role. If I had to sum this film up in one word.... Upsetting.  It makes you think about the future of cyberspace and how it can be used...Or is it already being used?  I'll have to ponder this one for a while.  It was a real love/hate experience.

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