Review of Closed Circuit (2013) by Cinemaphile — 28 Jul 2016

Closed Circuit is a paint by the numbers thriller with few thrills. Despite the exceptional cast of that would please the stodgiest of Anglophiles, there's no tension between any of the characters. In fact, the reason for this is Steven Knight's script, which "tells" more than it shows. What we get is characters basically knocking down individual domino plot points with little or no effort or conflict, then scene after scene of the character's exposition of those discoveries. Yawn.

Worth watching for the set piece of London and an insider look into the British justice system, but not worth first run ticket price.

Worth a slot on your Netflix / Redbox queue.