Closed Circuit
Closed Circuit

Closed Circuit

2013Movie96 minEnglish

A high-profile terrorism case unexpectedly binds together two ex-lovers on the defense team - testing the limits of their loyalties and placing their lives in jeopardy.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users67%
Director: John CrowleyGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A newly qualified barrister and a Special Agent delve into a complex web of conspiracy after a bombing at a busy London market. As they investigate, they uncover a vast government surveillance operation and a potential miscarriage of justice. The case becomes increasingly dangerous as they realize they are being watched and their actions could have devastating personal consequences.

Critical Reception

Closed Circuit received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised its intelligent script, tense atmosphere, and strong performances from its lead actors. However, some critics found the plot to be overly convoluted and the ending somewhat unsatisfying. The film was noted for its timely themes of privacy and state surveillance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely themes of surveillance and privacy.
  • Generally considered a well-acted and atmospheric thriller.
  • Some reviewers found the plot to be complex and occasionally hard to follow.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and its exploration of modern surveillance issues. While many found it engaging and thought-provoking, some felt the narrative was a bit too intricate or that the resolution didn't fully live up to the setup.

Fun Fact

The film's setting in London and its exploration of surveillance themes were particularly relevant given the real-world discussions around government spying programs that were gaining prominence around the time of its release.

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tmdb76622195

tmdb76622195

Brisk political thriller has two ex-lovers (Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall) trying to defend an alleged terrorist (Denis Moschitto), and getting caught up in a deep state conspiracy that threatens their lives. When this came out, it was dismis...
Reno

Reno

> Revealing the truth or sparing the lives with a deal. 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, ...