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Jul 25, 2018TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This film represents what occurs when technology meets social media in a science fiction fashion. Mae Holland, is a young woman who volunteers to be apart of a technological study where each of her actions begin to have devastating results and impact the lives of those who she cares most about. The character is played by Emma Watson who typically delivers excellent performances, however, this film is one of her worse performances. Although the premise of the movie is rather interesting, it is still lackluster. I would rate this movie 3/5 stars and recommend it to those who are willing to give it a chance and keep an open mind. @The_Reviewer of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library The Circle, featuring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks, was an empowering and thrilling movie to watch. The whole movie focuses on the importance of privacy and how technology might evolve to be. If we looked back 10 years from now, we would probably say, "They got it right. This is happening." But the only downside to the movie, in my perspective, is that the ending of the story moved too fast. Mae (Emma Watson) becomes the company's spokesperson too quickly and the ending felt rushed. One second, Mae is the newest member of the company and is living a "simple" life. Then, BAM! She becomes the company's spokesperson and is known worldwide. Even though that is how social media works these days, the entire second half of the movie felt rushed. The plot was good, the actors were amazing, the entire storyline was great. I would probably rewatch this movie in a couple of years, and realize that the movies were already "predicting" the future. Rating 4/5. @EMBookWorm14 of the Hamilton Public Library Teen Review Board The Circle is a 2017 drama/science fiction movie starring Emma Watson, and Tom Hanks, based on the book by the same name. When Mae Holland gets a job at the circle, one of the most powerful companies in the world, she couldn't be more excited. It's not until Mae realizes the company's true intensions that she realizes the company might not have her best interests at heart. A star studded cast? Check. Now all this movie needs is a good script. The premise of the movie seems interesting enough, but there is nothing added from hearing the premise or even watching the trailer. Watching the movie, it becomes fairly obvious that it's based on a book. Scenes (including the ending) were left unexplained, and rushed. Very disappointing. 2 Stars - @Ruby_Tuesday of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library