Review of Closer (2004) by Sue M — 17 Apr 2010
Closer (2004) -- [6.5] -- "Closer" features some of the most incredible dialogue I've heard in a long time, and the cast are all rock-solid in what boils down to a messy four-way of sexual and romantic entanglement.
It's a slick, polished, elegant film from Mike Nichols (The Graduate, Working Girl, Primary Colors). What keeps me from reveling in such a well made film is the subject matter. "Closer" is a relentless exploration of the jealousy that consumes us and the horrible headgames we play with people we love.
While the movie is undoubtably true to life, I have a hard time feeling empathy for characters who play these kinds of games. When they hurt each other, make up, hurt each other again, and make up again, I find my patience and my suspension of disbelief stretched to the limit.
This review of Closer (2004) was written by Sue M on 17 Apr 2010.
Closer has generally received positive reviews.
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