Closer - pretty good.

Rating: 6/10 (17 January 2005)

It's OK. Enjoyable. Engaging. It's not has great as awards shows would have you believe. The performances aren't bad. All the actors do the job. But "theatre" dialogue and scenes of non-action make "great performances" impossible. It would be good if there were films being made about adult relationships. There probably aren't any. The "High Concept" infantilism of post Lucas/Spielberg, among other things, means film is no longer used for pure drama. CLOSER may inspire someone to make a better film on the same theme. Some people may find these characters spoilt and dull and the story pretentious, but some people will love this film. For some people this will be "film of the year". It's a bit artsy. Check it out. But don't expect too much.