Closer (2004)
Closer is a brutally honest albeit heightened examination of two couples (four couples?) in modern London. The film is about dialogue and relationships—about the difference between what people say and what they do. There are four main characters: two Englishmen, played by Jude Law and Clive Owen; and two American women, played Julia Roberts and Natalie Portman. Each character says precisely what they want to say, even if it isn’t precisely what they mean to say. Director Mike Nichols has helmed many great movies. His most famous is probably The Graduate (1967), and if you remember the ending of that movie then you have an idea of the complexity of relationships he works with. Originally written for the stage, Closer is exactly what you expect in terms of verbal sparring. The characters speak realistically, and nothing is held back. Each of the four actors holds their own, giving the slight edge to Portman and Owen, whom were nominated by the Academy for their performances.
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