A great movie that reflects relationships and people

Rating: 10/10 (12 August 2018)

I thought this movie was very well done. All the characters and dialogue were believable and seemed like they could have happened in real life.
Each character was portrayed beautifully. They came across realistically. Likable and unlikable but flawed humans.
Natalie Portman should get more credit than she already has for this role. You won't be let down by it. I think people can empathize with her character best. She plays a young stripper/waitress who is looking for love. Her demeanor seems almost meek on the surface whereas she is probably the most self-assured and confident in reality.
Jude Law also should get a lot of credit, but, like Natalie, they always get high marks on the performances. He plays probably the least likable character: unsure, frail, deceptive and petty would all describe him well. He does have a smug, sarcastic wit to him that can be charming at times.
Clive Owen may play the next-best character in this after Natalie. He is a boorish, nymphomaniac who can be intimidating but also has an honesty about him that makes him likable. His ingenuity remains apart from the other characters and we really understand his hurt and wrath, even if one doesn't agree with it.
Julia Roberts does well in the role. But, like others have said, she is just average compared to the top-notch performances of her co-stars. Her character is also unlikable. She is dishonest, cold, and estranged from all the other characters. She also is indecisive and her actions are probably the biggest reason for much of the hurt among all the other characters.
I would recommend this to most adults who have ever loved, but it should be noted that there is infidelity in this film so avoid if that is a touchy subject to you.