I guess depressing drama just isn't my thing.

Rating: 4/10 (12 August 2006)

Lent to me by a friend who has got this major thing for Ms. Portman, Closer is indeed compulsory viewing for all fans of the pretty little minx; after all, it's probably the closest you'll get to seeing Queen Amidala in her undies, without trawling the internet for candid paparazzi shots of her on the beach.
But even witnessing young Natalie sexily cavorting in a spangled bra and tiny G-string didn't compensate for subjecting myself to this rather pretentious waffle about life, love, and betrayal. Mike Nichol's study of the complexity of relationships features four of the most unappealing characters to ever appear in one film; great to look at maybe, but still unappealing. They lie and cheat to those they care about and, although that maybe the point, I guess I'm an old romantic at heart and spending 104 minutes watching people betray those they are meant to love is just not my bag. If I wanted to spend that long seeing how much idiots can hurt each other, then I'd watch Jackass The Movie.
However, it must be said that the talented leads (Jude Law, Ms. Portman, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen) are extremely good in convincingly portraying the four screw-ups destined to never be content with their lot, and if morose drama is your cup of tea, then I guess you'll love this movie.