The Circle

Two hours of my life wasted. The movie is basically 1 1/2 hours of setup of what was essentially a single premise; the tired "big, bad, evil, tech company" trope, followed by a 20 minute anti-climax with no follow-up or real conclusion. Characters weren't developed, but left as two dimensional and flat as the plot line. Disappointed that Watson and Hanks would have agreed to put their names on such a giant turd.

This movie along with watching Snowden before this, is worth a watch. Lots of reviews state that it is unbelievable. Yet, again watching Snowden before, you'd understand it isn't too far off. The movie is slow, however, I think that was sort of the point. You are along for the ride as Emma's character advances in her life. Just as following along with someone on social media. Honestly, if these cameras actually came to reality, this movie represents one scenario of how it can turn out. Tom was not in the movie enough I thought. I wanted more of him. However, I can also see why he wasn't. Which I think was another one of the points at the end. Yes, I also agree the ending could have finished up unanswered questions more. Like, what had happened after the climax. What was being hidden, why were they screwed and her friend's information what did he find out about it. But, none the less good eye opening movie for those willing to open them.

I read the book first, and was intrigued to watch the movie, though its scores were awful. Like the book, the movie presents ideas and an intresting premise. Sadly, the movie is all over the place and not clear in the slightest. The ending was a bigger disapointment than the one in the book. It made absolutely no sense, and atleast the book explained more. I was left confused and just hope humanity never goes this way.