Closed Circuit

"They see your every move."

2013 1h 36m EN

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Synopsis

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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.

“They see your every move.”

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Cast

Eric Bana
Martin Rose
Rebecca Hall
Claudia Simmons-Howe
Ciarán Hinds
Devlin
Jim Broadbent
Attorney General
Kenneth Cranham
Cameron Fischer
Isaac Hempstead Wright
Tom Rose
Julia Stiles
Joanna Reece
Anne-Marie Duff
Melissa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Crowley
Writers: Steven Knight
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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Released 13 years ago.

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ERA

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Directed by John Crowley, shot by Adriano Goldman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joby Talbot. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lucia Zucchetti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall and Ciarán Hinds carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "They see your every move.".

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IMDB entry: tt2218003 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Crowley directs. Adriano Goldman behind the camera. Joby Talbot scores. Lucia Zucchetti cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 13 years ago.
2Directed by John Crowley, shot by Adriano Goldman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Joby Talbot. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Lucia Zucchetti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall and Ciarán Hinds carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "They see your every move.".
7IMDB entry: tt2218003 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Adriano Goldman
Original score: Joby Talbot
Editing: Lucia Zucchetti
Production design: Jim Clay
Costume design: Natalie Ward
Makeup / hair: Daniel Phillips
Stunt coordinator: Gareth Milne
Runtime: 96 min · 1h 36m
Status: Released
Box office: $5,750,401
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Closed Circuit (2013)

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Reno2016-08-18
★ 7/10
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, 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
tmdb766221952023-03-06
★ 8/10
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 dismissed as average intrigue that had been done before, and better. When viewed after almost a decade, the idea of a deep state tracking your every move and eliminating threats to its existence for the good of the many isn't so far-fetched. The film is directed and performed well. The screenplay doesn't go overboard with superhero action pieces, building a tense paranoia organically, and the two leads make their situation compelling and watchable. A few pacing issues keep this from being THE political thriller of the new millennium, but it is a strong contender. Content Warning: Physical violence, profanity, adult situations, drug references, alcohol and tobacco use