Closer (2004)
Sexual references, Medium level coarse language
| Director: | Mike Nichols |
| Actors: | Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Clive Owen, Nick Hobbs, Colin Stinton |
If you believe in love at first sight, youll never stop looking. Director Mike Nichols (The Birdcage, Angels in America) brings Patrick Marbers highly acclaimed theatrical tour de force Closer to the screen. An uncompromisingly honest look at modern relationships, Closer is the story of four strangers (Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Clive Owen) their chance meetings, instant attractions and brutal betrayals. Funny, shocking and powerful, Closer is reminiscent of such classic Nichols fare as Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf and Carnal Knowledge.
| Status: | QuickPick |
|---|---|
| Run time: | 104mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
| Run Time: | 104mins |
|---|---|
| File Size (Approx): | 0.9 GB |
If you like this, try these:
Member Reviews (96)
96 Member
Reviews
Autumn Sadie
says
Wow, should be rated R18 just for the language... but hang in there - a GOOD film. Great acting and a story which could be used as "what not to do" in dating. Interesting play with the "typical male" role using women for sex, casual sex, flirtation, cheating, marriage... Nice exploration of alpha male posturing and some very well thought out scenes showing the deeper aspects of relationship dramas too. Watch for the London-sex internet cyber scene - classic funny. 4 stars.
Anon
says
An interesting vehicle for an actor with little audience appeal
0
says
Worse movie ever!!!
Tara
says
" I cant take my eye's off of you" This movie is more powerful than your avg romance story with stand out performances from all. The perfect mix of sex, desire and the simple notion that one always wants what we don't have. When we do have it we still want more. More of what???
Ishika
says
Faulty disc - couldn't even watch the movie. Made a report but yet to receive anything for it!
s
says
I wasn't sure I'd like this considering I usually feel a bit sickly when I see Julia Roberts in another romantic comedy post 80s but this was quite watchable. It is a romance movie that isn't too conventional and a bit murky up which I liked.
cherry_bobby
says
Not what we'd expect of a Julia Roberts movie - all good actors but not a good script. We watched it as there was nothing on TV, but I can see why other people could not go the distance.
Marg
says
It was unfortunate that yet again we received a movie that we couldn't watch. Too many stops and fracturing of the film. Very disappointing. it is getting to the stage that we are thinking of canceling our subscription. You never seem to refund for bad DVDs????? or send a new one.
Amanda
says
Not my kind of movie
Steph
says
This film was frustrating and annoying at times. The back and forth of the couples cheating on each other was dizzying. Clive Owens made my skin crawl and one particular scene of his character in a strip joint , crying and begging was the worst bit of acting I've ever seen! Cringe worthy!
Alex H
says
This is a complicated love quartet played by 4 excellent actors. They make pretend love and have extreem rows.
Miranda
says
I only watched the first 20 minutes if that. It was slow, boring and just not worth watching more. It is rare I do not finish a movie. Cast was promising but do not let yourself be fooled by that
Sleepy_Shark
says
OMG cant believe i bothered.
jeannie
says
Interesting, neither liked or disliked it. Calibre of actors kept my attention.
Tracey
says
What was Julia Roberts doing in this movie - just disgusting
Anthony
says
this truly has to be one of the most totally boring, movies I've had the dis-pleasure of watching. I mean non of these characters could not keep their pants zipped for more then 5 mins. before they're bed hopping and stealing each others partners. Bit like tit for tat. I screwed your partner so you can screw mine mentallity!
Anita
says
The movie was ok. Not as good as I was expecting. The movie is about a love "square" involving four people and a lot of deceipt and unfaithfullness between the couples. I thought it was interesting that a movie so heavily involved around sex didnt actually feature any sex scenes. Natalie Portman was an interesting choice for the stripper character.
Sandra B.
says
just could not get into this - shame as its a great cast but for me a real disappointment.
Sue K.
says
And so it goes.....Closer is not your average Julia Roberts Movie.Its full of sex, sexual conitations and vulgar language..having said that I think its a great movie and worthy of my 4 stars but if you do get offended by crass coments then dont watch it...the blowers daughter...Love that Damian Rice O song
JT
says
Very Good. Probably Julia Robert's last good movie.
JT
says
Very Good.
Vicki H.
says
Engaging and interesting characters. I'm not sure it came together convincingly, but worth a look.
Suzanne W.
says
Excellent! well acted, good story, apt ending
Anna V.
says
Not quite my type of movie.
Was all over the place and at times a little slow to get going
Emma P.
says
Chris
says
I needed to watch it to the end, but I'm not sure I got the point. It's deep, but it isn't, if you know what I mean! Pretty rugged language, but that seems to be necessary for the complications of the relationship. The casting choice somehow made it more credible.
Lisa T.
says
This is a clever movie. Much more than meets the eye. Very deep. All four lead actors are great - even Julia Roberts who I normally can't stand. Not for the romantics though. This is not a romantic movie (thank goodness).
Geoff M.
says
Gemma M.
says
David L.
says
Insert disc, press play, watch half then fast forward to see if anything actually happens, eject disc and send back asap.
says
Bob C.
says
Maz
says
Probably not to be watched with your elderly Mum (like I did!)The landuage is very raw in parts but may make you think about the choices you make with relationships!!
Dan
says
Oh GOD I was bored. Prententious, unbelievable and unlikeable tripe.
Robert G.
says
Just!
Victoria S.
says
Col D.
says
Marlene L.
says
a bit boring my suit a teenager.
Kerri K.
says
I found it to be slow moving with stilted and unrealistic dialogue.
Joyce R.
says
Only if you're a Julia Roberts fan.
Tim L.
says
Patricia G.
says
Fantastic
Ben H.
says
Poignant and realistic, this is as interesting as it is depressing in it's accurate portrayal of the darker side of relationships. A welcome change from fluffy, pointless rom-coms everywhere.
Bev M.
says
Was a little stranger than I expected and a bit coarser language wise, but still an enjoyable watch!
Dominic G.
says
One of the very few films that I have not been able to force myself to see through until the end. Unbeleivably painful. Such talanted actors wasted on this peice of rubbish.
Michelle P.
says
We really enjoyed it! Especially the internet chat scene at the beginning! LOL What a hoot! But yes... this is a movie about love/lust and trust and the dialogue is absolutely out of this world.
kidds
says
I teetered with this one. The good cast kept me watching, but I almost switched off many times. It didn't seem to be going anywhere and did not make you feel good. I wouldn't watch it again. The final scene just tipped it into the no 3 rating. Clean the language and it would be better to watch.
Julie M.
says
Russell M.
says
Rachael G.
says
Clive Owen was fantastic as per usual... I won't try and hide the fact that I had serious issues with Natalie Portman.. Who in my opinion wasn't suited to the role at all... As well as Julia Roberts.. Surely there were better options.
Margaret H.
says
I hated this, it was sex sex and more sex with a lot of dirty words and not much story
Kelly M.
says
Not really enjoyed as very SLOOOW and not a lot happen, but if a fan of the stars would probably be worth watching.
NE
says
Lee D.
says
Disapppointing, unbelievable characters, painful acting. Didn't care about any of them enough to enjoy the movie.
Jodie S.
says
Chrissi H.
says
Elizabeth T.
says
smutty stupid
Omega
says
This is a confronting film, if you don't like your drama raw, then avoid! If you're up for it though, it's quite a ride. Great to see some big names getting their teeth into something gritty, it's obvious they relish the experience, and you will too!
23kik
says
Waste of time, couldnt watch it after first 30 mins I thought the talent might make it worth watching but dont bother
Katherine G.
says
Petama
says
A story of truth and lies with lots of twists, not for the youngters with a lot of swearing in this one. A good plot and good acting that will keep you involved through to the end.
Megan S.
says
Maria B.
says
Tanya T.
says
Luisa E.
says
The movie was hard to follow and i'm not too sure they got their point across, whatever that was.
Dianne I.
says
Sarah R.
says
Deborah R.
says
A cleverly written and well crafted film, exploring the intricacies of relationships, sex and betrayal.
Peter B.
says
Closer to what? Apart from some infidelities I can't remember much of this film...Maybe I fell asleep.
4th
says
This is a movie I cannot really describe without sounding bland saying its queer and complicated something like love or wishing it was quadrangle.
Emily B.
says
Lorene J.
says
Had me interested from start to finish.
Moira J.
says
Melanie P.
says
Jackie B.
says
This was excellent - great cast (although Julia Roberts was a bit wooden)and great script. Clive Owen was fantastic.
Sherry E.
says
Hard to follow.
Christine C.
says
David K.
says
You can tell right away this movie was adapted from a play. All actors are good looking and the story is short and sweet.
Richard B.
says
arianrhod.darkwing
says
I was expecting something better than this. Natalie Portman and Clive Owen were excellent, and Nat's character (Alice) was one of the better ones there. But seriously, the characters were SO self-absorbed and selfish, so always into considering only their own feelings, that I found it hard to warm to any of them. Definitely the sort of people you'd avoid at parties! The dialogue was stilted and stagey - top marks to the actors for somewhat overcoming this limitation. And I agree with the person who said it was difficult to believe the basic premise of the story.
There were two things I really liked. Alice's assertion that there was always a point when you could say 'yes' or 'no' to a relationship and the twist at the end (WARNING! plot spoiler here). The one character who seemed to have a shred of honesty about relationships was shown to have lived a lie. Intriguing.
franksting
says
interesting adaptation of a stage play. Clive Owen was outstanding but Natalie Portman seemed a bit out of here depth as did Jude Law. I'd love to see it on stage where the style of delivery which seemed so weird in this ENGLISH movie would probably be better suited
Margaret F.
says
Linnea O.
says
Good movie, good actors, the ending wasn't as i expected, which is always a good thing.
Trevor H.
says
Marilyn M.
says
I'm surprised to see Julia Roberts in this film. The language was pretty atrocious. I did watch it to the end but it wasn't one of the better ones. I guess the acting was pretty good but the story left a lot to be desired.
Zoe R.
says
A really quite depressing look at human nature when it comes to love and lust. It's a horrible movie but like a car crash you can't help but watch as these people tear each other apart. Very well cast and totally engrossing for a movie that fundamentally only has four characters. Definitely worth watching but maybe not if you are into romances.
Shandos C.
says
Sarah C.
says
Katarina F.
says
Paz A.
says
Not my scene. The actors are good looking but as happens often with American movies, I find them as expressive as cardboard cutouts.
lynnie
says
Not a movie to watch if you are feeling glum but excellent acting and keeps you interested to see how the characters deal with infidelity.
Kylie B.
says
Stefano Boscutti
says
Lee Edmundson
says
Fantastic screenplay, direction & brilliant performances by the 4 stars. Don't miss it!
Peter Lanzetti
says
Matt Moran
says