Review of Closer (2013) by Panta O — 02 Oct 2012
A romantic drama written by Patrick Marber, based on his award-winning 1997 play. Directed by Mike Nichols has star galore: Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, Jude Law and Clive Owen. The film has been seen by some as a modern and tragic version of Mozart's opera Così fan tutte, with references to that opera in both the plot and the soundtrack. The story of the relationships of two couples which become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman from the other started strongly... The good chemistry was present, and the interesting thing is that Clive Owen starred in the play as Dan, the role assumed by Law in the film. And I'll have to say, his transition to this new role was amazing!
The film has received number of awards and nominations, including Oscar nominations and Golden Globe wins for both Portman and Owen for their performances in supporting roles...
Very interesting script with literate and evocative speech even in the most unattractive brings the seriousness to everything actors had to say. But, for me at least, didn't have the final punch which will knock me down. Impeccably professional directing and acting somehow lacked the enthusiasm and passion... at the end collapsing in coldness of the ending.
This review of Closer (2013) was written by Panta O on 02 Oct 2012.
Closer has generally received positive reviews.
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