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Control (2023 film)

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Control
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]

Plot

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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

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Production

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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

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

Reception

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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

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  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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