The Circle

About The Circle

The Circle (2017) is a techno-thriller film directed by James Ponsoldt, based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Dave Eggers. The movie is about Mae (Emma Watson), who lands a job at a powerful tech company called The Circle, led by charismatic CEO Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks). The Circle is a company that promotes absolute transparency, pushing the boundaries of privacy, ethics, and personal freedom. As Mae uncovers the dark side of the organization, she must make the choice between privacy and knowing all.

Making / Production

The movie was filmed in various places, including Los Angeles, California, and Saudi Arabia. Director James Ponsoldt and writer Dave Eggers collaborated closely in turning the novel into a screenplay.

Actors

• Emma Watson as Mae Holland: Emma delivers a spirited performance as Mae, a young woman finding her way through the murky waters of a technocratic company.
• Tom Hanks as Eamon Bailey: Tom expertly plays the charismatic but subtly intimidating CEO of The Circle.
• John Boyega as Ty Lafitte: John portrays the enigmatic employee at The Circle, providing a balanced and intriguing character who helps unravel the company's secrets.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on the Dave Eggers novel of the same name.
• This is the second film where Emma Watson and Karen Gillan have worked together, the first being in the Harry Potter series.
• In the original book, Mae had an additional love interest who is a character not included in the movie.

Awards

The film did not receive any notable awards.

Quotes

• "Knowing is good, but knowing everything is better." - Eamon Bailey
• "Secrets are lies." - Mae Holland
• "We will see it all. If it happens, we'll know." - Eamon Bailey

Music, Soundtrack

• The score for The Circle was composed by Danny Elfman.
• Notable songs from the soundtrack include "Hall of Mirrors" by Kraftwerk and "The Circle" by Autograf feat. Janelle Kroll.