Movies like this Don't come along very often!

Rating: 10/10 (31 July 2005)

Closer explores the possibility of love at first sight.
Closer is an exploration of Love and Lust between multiple partners.
Closer examines the deception and betrayal of the ones we love.
The story focuses on two couples brought together by strange quirks of fate. Alice (Natalie Portman) a young woman, innocent; vulnerable and outrageously sexy. Dan (Jude Law) a pretty unsuccessful writer, who is genuine, honest and faithful. Anna (Julia Roberts) is a photographer, she is decisive, intelligent and beautiful and finally Larry (Clive Owen) a doctor, brilliant and successful.
Four different characters, none of which are quite what they seem, as their individual relationships grow, so do their inner most desires to get what they want.
Wonderfully directed by Mike Nichols, and with truly outstanding performances from all of the cast, Closer is in a class with films like 'American Beauty'.
Almost entirely character driven, Closer is not for the casual viewer, the story gradually moves along, unfolding the characters backgrounds and emotions, cleverly weaving in some twists and shocks.
Compelling, uncompromising, sexy, dramatic and at times tragic. Closer successfully stirs your emotions and captivates your attention from start to finish.
Probably the best film of 2004 10/10