Control (2023 film)

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Control
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Directed byGene Fallaize
Written byGene Fallaize
Produced byAdam Southwick
Emily Hasseldine
StarringLauren Metcalfe
Mark Hampton
Kevin Spacey
Release date
  • December 15, 2023 (2023-12-15)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Control is a 2023 British independent action thriller film written and directed by Gene Fallaize, starring Lauren Metcalfe and Mark Hampton and featuring the voice of Kevin Spacey. [1] [2]

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Plot

British Home Secretary Stella Simmons drives home one night while engaging in an affair with the Prime Minister when a mysterious man remotely hijacks her self-driving car.

Cast

Production

In November 2022, it was announced that Spacey was cast for a voice role in the film. [3] The film was shot in London in 2022. [4]

Release

The film was released in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 15, 2023. [5] [6]

Reception

Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian awarded the film two stars out of five. [7] Kevin Maher of The Times also awarded the film two stars out of five. [8] Tim Robey of The Daily Telegraph awarded the film one star out of five. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Frost, Caroline (August 12, 2023). "Hiring Kevin Spacey For London-Set Thriller "Was Risk Worth Taking," Reveals Co-Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ Ritman, Alex (July 31, 2023). "Kevin Spacey Feature 'Control' Eyeing Theatrical Release in December (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ Ritman, Alex (November 28, 2023). "Kevin Spacey Cast in Indie Film Ahead of U.K. Trial for Sexual Assault". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ Iervolino, Stephen (July 31, 2023). "After sex assault case acquittal, Kevin Spacey film 'Control' could come to theaters". ABC Audio. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  5. ↑ Zee, Michaela (October 15, 2023). "Kevin Spacey Film 'Control,' His First Movie After Sexual Assault Trial, Has Premiere Canceled by London Cinema". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  6. ↑ Yossman, K.J. (August 10, 2023). "Kevin Spacey's First Post-Trial Film, 'Control,' Sets Dec. 15 Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  7. ↑ Bradshaw, Peter (November 14, 2023). "Control review - Kevin Spacey's sarky GPS wants to kill the home secretary for sleeping with the PM". The Guardian. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  8. ↑ Maher, Kevin (November 20, 2023). "Control review — Kevin Spacey's voice can't save this indie film". The Times . Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  9. ↑ Robey, Tim (November 15, 2023). "Control, review: Kevin Spacey returns in what feels more setback than comeback". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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