Natalie Portman & Julia Roberts Shine. Beautiful & Honest. Near Perfect Film.

Rating: 9/10 (2 May 2019)

A tough movie to rate and a tough movie to watch. Closer (2004) could have been a 10 Star Rating - Clive Owens & Julia Roberts were also amazing, but Natalie Portman is clearly the greatest actor in this film. The soundtrack isn't great, but 'The Blower's Daughter' is a perfect opening and closing song and helps set the mood for the film. The honest portrayal of relationships, cheating, depression, and dissatisfaction are what make this movie, and they are difficult to watch. A great film. Also, the Natalie Portman striptease... That happens, too.
RealReview Posting Scoring Criteria:
Acting - 1/1
Casting - 1/1
Directing - 1/1
Story - 1/1
Writing/Screenplay - 1/1
Total Base Score = 5
Modifiers (+ or -)
Cinematography: 0.5
Standout Performances: 1 ( Natalie Portman )
Music/Soundtrack: 0.5
Extraordinary Actor Chemistry: 1
Ensemble Cast: 1
Total RealReview Rating: 9