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The Circle poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.8 / 100
2017·Drama / Mystery / Sci-Fi·1h 50m

THE CIRCLE

“Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better.”

A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's ranks, and soon finds herself in a perilous situation concerning privacy, surveillance and freedom. She comes to learn that her decisions and actions will determine the future of humanity.

Above the Line
James Ponsoldt·DirectorJames Ponsoldt·ScreenplayDave Eggers·ScreenplayMatthew Libatique·Director of PhotographyDanny Elfman·Original Music ComposerLisa Lassek·Editor
Cast
Emma Watson·Mae HollandTom Hanks·Eamon BaileyJohn Boyega·Ty LafitteKaren Gillan·Annie AllertonEllar Coltrane·Mercer RegaladoPatton Oswalt·Tom StentonGlenne Headly·Bonnie HollandBill Paxton·Vinnie HollandPoorna Jagannathan·Dr. Jessica VillalobosNate Corddry·Dan
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
James Ponsoldt·Director
Writing· 3
James Ponsoldt·ScreenplayDave Eggers·ScreenplayDave Eggers·Novel
Camera· 2
Matthew Libatique·Director of PhotographyFrank Masi·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Lisa Lassek·EditorFranklin Peterson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Danny Elfman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Gerald Sullivan·Production DesignSarah M. Pott·Art DirectionSebastian Schroder·Art DirectionEmma Potter·Costume DesignJane Galli·Makeup Department HeadRosemary Brandenburg·Set Decoration
Production· 14
Walter F. Parkes·ProducerGary Goetzman·ProducerStefanie Azpiazu·Executive ProducerAnthony Bregman·ProducerEvan Hayes·Executive ProducerLaurie MacDonald·Executive ProducerSteven Shareshian·Executive ProducerTom Hanks·ProducerSally Wilcox·Executive ProducerRussell Levine·Executive ProducerPeter Cron·Executive ProducerAvy Kaufman·CastingSophia Dilley·Co-ProducerJeff Valeri·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 1
Clay Cullen·Stunts
By the Numbers
56.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
OF 10
IMDb
15%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$41M
ROI 126%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Circle's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#990099
#FF00FF
Mood
Energetic, Modern, Social
Composition
Layered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a central woman in a black jumpsuit and blue heels, surrounded by circular portraits of eight other individuals. Behind her are six illumina”

reality tvsocial drama
Key Elements
Circular FramesNeon LinesSilhouettes
Atmosphere
Neon
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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