Hollywood really needs to cutback on the film adaptations of novels. Especially when films like this one are completely lost in translation. But, I guess it all depends on a few vital things: director, studio and of course the cast. But, let's get real here. There have been really shitty movie adaptations of incredible books- *cough cough* (Divergent and Maze Runner). Not every book ever written must be made into a movie. Nowadays this trend in film has become old and it's like been there seen it kind of thing.
Let me lay down the hammer for you. 2013's "The Circle", a utopian thriller, is an utter waste of such potential. The original work of fiction makes this film one the worst literary-film depictions in a really long time. Not even the incredible talents of: Tom Hanks and Emma Watson- (second film this year) and her American accent, can save this messy, all over the place film.
However, the film has some stunning visuals. Placed somewhat perfectly aligned with the story line. I just can't seem to understand why so many things went missing in this film so quickly. I along with every other witness to this film was and I still am, completely baffled and frustrated at the films director for this gobble-de-gook.
Nothing is as disconcerting to me than watching a film that I had some hopes for, and it ends up a complete pile of trash. The trailers and other promotional material for "The Circle" made me thinking that I really want to see this because of the gifted pupils in this film. But no! They are such talents wasted here."The Circle", more like the eternal neverending line of boring.
Rate: D-
Photo: STX Films
Starring: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Patton Oswalt, Karen Gillan, with Ellar Coltrane, and Bill Paxton (Final appearance)
Director: James Ponsoldt
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for a sexual situation, brief strong language and some thematic elements including drug use)
Runtime: 1 Hour and 50 Minutes
Synopsis: The Circle is a gripping modern thriller starring Emma Watson ("Harry Potter"), Tom Hanks ("Sully") and John Boyega ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens"). When Mae (Emma Watson) is hired to work for the world's largest and most powerful tech & social media company, she sees it as an opportunity of a lifetime. As she rises through the ranks, she is encouraged by the company's founder, Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks), to engage in a groundbreaking experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics and ultimately her personal freedom. Her participation in the experiment, and every decision she makes begin to affect the lives and future of her friends, family and that of humanity.
Malawski’s Movie Rating System
A+ = Exceptional, One of a Kind, Masterpiece. Definite award season contender
A= Pure enjoyment, happy feeling. Satisfaction
A- = One to remember. Unforgettable
B+ = Can get a little over the top. But, it makes out as a good film.
B= This film has the potential to be better. Lacks in consistency
B- = Watches occasionally
C+ = Guilty pleasure territory
C= Causes viewer frustration due to lack of depth in the story
D+ = I hated this movie. Some parts were good. Overall, the film was garbage
D= Very few to no good parts about this movie
D- = Minimal qualities of excellence
F= Don’t even bother watching it. It’s that bad.
