Circle Line
Circle Line

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Circle Line

2023
Movie
80 min
Mandarin

Trapped in the underground train tunnel system, a single mother’s resolve to protect her son is tested to the extreme as both of them are the few remaining survivors of an attack by a monster. Meanwhile in the control room, duty engineers fight desperately to rescue the trapped survivors.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users82%
Director: J.P. O'RourkeGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A desperate journalist investigates the disappearance of his sister, which leads him to uncover a vast conspiracy involving a powerful corporate entity and a mysterious cult. As he gets closer to the truth, he finds himself in a race against time, with his own life on the line. The investigation forces him to confront his own past and question everything he thought he knew.

Critical Reception

Circle Line received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its suspenseful narrative and solid performances. Some reviewers noted that while the film tackled ambitious themes, it occasionally faltered in its pacing and resolution. Audience reception was generally favorable, with many appreciating the film's twists and turns.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping suspense and effective build-up of tension.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead, are a strong point.

  • Some critics found the plot slightly convoluted in its later stages.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's intriguing plot and the suspenseful atmosphere, with many commending the unexpected twists. Some viewers felt that the film's ending could have been more clearly defined.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in and around a major metropolitan subway system, utilizing real train lines during off-peak hours.

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”The only love that I really believe in, is a mother’s love for her children.” - Karl Lagerfeld It’s about time I started catching up with all the Asian horror in 2023 and that led me to pick out Singapore’s _Circle Line_; a 1 hour 19 m...

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