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Closed Circuit

They see your every move

2013 · 1h 36m Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by John Crowley

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Overview

A terrorist attack in London results in the capture of suspect, and the attorney general appoints Claudia Simmons-Howe as special advocate on his defence team. On the eve of the trial, the accused's attorney dies and a new one, Martin Rose, steps in. Martin and Claudia are former lovers—a fact which must remain hidden—and, as Martin assembles his case, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that places him and Claudia in danger.

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Rotten

Ropey performances, join-the-dots plotting and nail-shreddingly awful dialogue.

Tom Huddleston, Time Out
Fresh

There are enough genuine moments of surprise to make this genre exercise an invigorating one.

Aisha Harris, Slate
Fresh

Sharp ensemble work ups this thriller's intelligence quotient.

Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
Rotten

The lawyers are supposed to be former lovers, but the film doesn't allow the leads to display any chemistry; likewise, it doesn't generate any suspense from its tried-and-true conspiracy premise.

Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader
Fresh

The movie is low-key but each scene is packed with information. Full understanding demands full attention.

James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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