Not Exactly an Uplifting Film

Rating: 5/10 (4 May 2005)

As much as I appreciate good acting and good storytelling, I also want to root for somebody in a film and not feel completely depressed afterward. "Closer" exhibits some wonderful acting indeed. The four leads are terrific and Natalie Portman in a very adult role, is especially good. My problem with this movie is that I hated everyone. These are four of the most unhappy people I've come across in a long time. They're all entwined in troubled relationships and frankly all four of them deserve each other.
The acting is terrific. The story is very well written and the diologue is OK. I just didn't care. This is not a feel good story about romance and relationships. If anything, it'll make you question yours. (**)