Closer fails to convince.

Rating: 4/10 (1 July 2006)

Closer opens to a silent attraction between two people; a lustful desire for sure. Natalie Portman is very alluring in the film and saves it from falling into the unknown reels of forgetful films. The problem, right from the start with this lustful attraction, is that it fails to convince. Mike Nichols direction does not work on this 21st century (turn of the century)generation x an y drama.
The actors seem lost in their roles especially Roberts. She is such a powerful figure in film and should play such characters. In Closer, Roberts is given limited ability and also contradictions to her professional life. It seems unlikely that this woman of such stature would be involved with such goofiness. Not buying it.
Jude Law and Clive Owen seem bored as if they are two men on a merry go round of sexual wanderings and games. However, Portman's presence is most rewarding as she seduces them all including the audience.
Don't get too close with this film.