Wow! Not for the prim and proper but outstanding.

Rating: 9/10 (4 December 2004)

CLOSER is nothing like advertised. The language in the movie is over the top compared to just about any movie ever seen. However, it is most appropriate for the story. Julia Roberts is outstanding as usual in this most unusual role for her complete with language that will not be for those of feint heart. We loved it. Natalie Portman is not an innocent beautiful young girl anymore, she is a full fledged Hollywood beauty in a role that even her OB/GYN father would blanch at. She is however fabulous. Jude Law also gives a terrific performance as he normally does. Newcomer Clive Owens is the perverted one, who also gives a very strong and very raw performance. Don't know where he came from but I'll bet he will be around for a long long time.
Oscar will have a hard time picking who will it list from this movie. Mike Nichols direction deserves an Oscar. But the movie is bluer than blue and that might scare away some voters. Be prepared for those words that you have not seen very much on screen in a mainstream movie. have fun