Control (2023 film) explained

Control
Director:Gene Fallaize
Producer:Adam Southwick
Emily Hasseldine
Starring:Lauren Metcalfe
Mark Hampton
Kevin Spacey
Runtime:84 minutes
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

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

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]

Notes and References

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

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