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Rating: 10/10 (25 December 2004)

The film was done well. I wouldn't say the film was a masterpiece but it was really well done. Nichols made a really good effort just like what he did in Angels in America. Tha acting was virtually flawless. I can't imagine other actors to form an ensemble for this movie because portman,roberts, law and owen just have that perfect chemistry on portraying the "swingers" in this film.
Roberts' acting was rather dull yet wonderful. When I saw her on the film, i was expecting her to blew me away by shouting a dialog or something that will just basically push you out of your seat. But instead, her silent depressed like lines was just perfect.
Portman just blew me away. She is making a great transition from teen actress into an adult actress. Her acting was terrific and not any scene she was in that I think she have done bad at all.
Law was alright, although i've seen him done better. In my opinion, his character was the weakest of all of them because he doesn't belong to any characteristic group. Is he the sensitive guy? The foul mouthed pervert? Or is he the tough man that would kick ass?
Owen is making a name because I thought he just carried the whole film. His acting and the character he played, revealed the sick and twisted world of love. He just basically showed the whole world that he's the "expert" in this film because he's been acting his character in the Broadway for many months.
For the script, it was well written and well noted with consideration of different language difference here in England. Every line seems to be a memorable quote of this film.
I can definitely see this film winning acting awards and maybe motion picture awards. All in all, this film was beautifully done because of its "in your face" attitude about love. It exposes the reality of love in our world and not the "hollywood" love in some films. It is one of a kind because it doesn't make people imagine about love, it makes them think how love really is and just literally slapping them to wake up because this is what love is like! The film truly invites you to take a closer look on the real big picture about love and life.