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The Circuit

2016·Movie
40min
68
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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and sharp wit

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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Bloodshed, political debate, safe words – it’s the dinner party from hell

Newly arrived in town Nat and Gabe accept a dinner invitation from the volatile Hungarian Helene and her boorish husband Sasha. Whilst the other guests, ex-Bananarama member Marty, Angie, who 'makes bullets' and the supposedly suicidal Danny are affable enough, Nat and Gabe are shocked by their hosts' very public rows and Gabe's attempt at peace-making is awkwardly received. Nat is taken aback when virtual stranger Helene confides in her about Sasha's suspected infidelity and Gabe is rudely rebuffed when he tries to have a heart to heart with Sasha. After Helene physically attacks her husband the newcomers are desperate to leave but when Danny drops a bombshell Gabe is torn between responsibility and the easy way out.
Tense Social DramaCringe HumorDysfunctional RelationshipsDinner Party MeltdownPsychological IntrigueConfrontational DialogueEthical DilemmasContemporary BritishCharacter Study

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Is The Circuit worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Circuit rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Circuit?

0 h 40 min

The Circuit runs 0 h 40 min.

What language is The Circuit in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.