Closer
It's been ten minutes since the film ended, and I'm still excited. It's cliche' to say something such as, "This film moved me in a way that I can't explain," but right now, I'm still trying to find the words to articulate my thoughts. First of all, dialogue. Every good movie has to have good dialogue. I am honestly planning on searching for the screenplay of this film just so I can get a second look at the dialogue. My word - extremely impressive. I bet you thought I was going to say it was terrible. No, this was wonderful. Five minutes into the movie I felt myself caught up in what the characters were going to say next. Yes, I'm a Jude Law fan, a Natalie Portman fan, and a Clive Owen fan. Julia Roberts really didn't do it for me, but it was refreshing to see Natalie do the stripping and let Julia relax as the plot moved on. The dialogue kept me extremely interested in the film. Extremely. The scenes throughout the movie make you feel like you're watching a play - front row, center, and I can only stare in amazement. It was so, witty, and every word each character said had a meaning. There wasn't any, "I think your pretty so I think we should go out." It was smart. It was beautiful. My ears were raped with talk of sex and lies, and I wanted more.
I have to say that Clive Owen stole the show for me. His character, a dermotologist / closet pervert really made me salivate as he was on screen. What hilarious sexual comment was he going to make next? Just seeing him on the screen made me smile in anticipation. He dropped a few crude lines, but this movie isn't about being cute. It's trying to show that there are cold sides of love - it's not always happy hearts and candy. People have sex. I'll repeat that. People HAVE sex, and sometimes, they lie. No, they lie OFTEN. This movie really hits that point hard. Yet, every dirty deed committed by every character is publicized. Why? What do the characters have to gain from this? At times, it seems like revenge. Others, it's some sort of personal satisifaction. In any case, it kept the film real, yet offered an unrealistic response. "I just slept with her, but I still love you." How could you say that to someone and expect them to still be in love with you? Easy, get a starring role in the film Closer and you can forgive and go sleep with someone else. Just be ready to tell them how selfish you are and how you are idiotic - I can't remember how many times I heard that through the film. But it's okay - I loved it. I loved the darker side of Clive Owen; his lust overwhelming his every decision. I loved Jude Law's ping-pong relationships. I loved you then, and I'll love you later, but for now, you need to leave. Julia Roberts - you know, I wasn't too into her, but she did what she had to do. She had to be older than Natalie, and she had to hold the screen. And then there's Natalie. Not only was she EXTREMELY easy on the eyes, but she played the role perfectly; a smoldering temptress hiding behind a mask of deception.
Transitions. Wonderful. Just a quick fade away and we're on to the next scene. There were a few moments in where the film transported into the future and the past without really transitioning, but it was bearable. Confusion never helps any story, but as long as you keep listening to the characters, you don't even have to see what's going on.
I'll have to admit, before I started the movie, I was a little skeptical. Is this going to be another, "I love you. I slept with someone else, and I made a mistake, let's go home" story? No, it couldn't be. Clive Owen would never just let her get away with that. I think that's it's appeal. Knowing little about the story, you need to know one thing - this movie tries it's hardest to play things straight. It desperately tries to show the evils of what cheating and lust can do to a person, and although it does a great job torturing it's characters, there are times where I want to see them pull through. I want to see everyone end on a happy note. And in a sense, they all end on a happy note. Learning about one's self can be a form of happiness. Please, don't be afraid to pick this one up off the "Not New Release" shelf - and make sure your girlfriend is there to watch it with you. Just don't let her catch that look in your eyes when Natalie comes on.
7.5 of 10
I have to say that Clive Owen stole the show for me. His character, a dermotologist / closet pervert really made me salivate as he was on screen. What hilarious sexual comment was he going to make next? Just seeing him on the screen made me smile in anticipation. He dropped a few crude lines, but this movie isn't about being cute. It's trying to show that there are cold sides of love - it's not always happy hearts and candy. People have sex. I'll repeat that. People HAVE sex, and sometimes, they lie. No, they lie OFTEN. This movie really hits that point hard. Yet, every dirty deed committed by every character is publicized. Why? What do the characters have to gain from this? At times, it seems like revenge. Others, it's some sort of personal satisifaction. In any case, it kept the film real, yet offered an unrealistic response. "I just slept with her, but I still love you." How could you say that to someone and expect them to still be in love with you? Easy, get a starring role in the film Closer and you can forgive and go sleep with someone else. Just be ready to tell them how selfish you are and how you are idiotic - I can't remember how many times I heard that through the film. But it's okay - I loved it. I loved the darker side of Clive Owen; his lust overwhelming his every decision. I loved Jude Law's ping-pong relationships. I loved you then, and I'll love you later, but for now, you need to leave. Julia Roberts - you know, I wasn't too into her, but she did what she had to do. She had to be older than Natalie, and she had to hold the screen. And then there's Natalie. Not only was she EXTREMELY easy on the eyes, but she played the role perfectly; a smoldering temptress hiding behind a mask of deception.
Transitions. Wonderful. Just a quick fade away and we're on to the next scene. There were a few moments in where the film transported into the future and the past without really transitioning, but it was bearable. Confusion never helps any story, but as long as you keep listening to the characters, you don't even have to see what's going on.
I'll have to admit, before I started the movie, I was a little skeptical. Is this going to be another, "I love you. I slept with someone else, and I made a mistake, let's go home" story? No, it couldn't be. Clive Owen would never just let her get away with that. I think that's it's appeal. Knowing little about the story, you need to know one thing - this movie tries it's hardest to play things straight. It desperately tries to show the evils of what cheating and lust can do to a person, and although it does a great job torturing it's characters, there are times where I want to see them pull through. I want to see everyone end on a happy note. And in a sense, they all end on a happy note. Learning about one's self can be a form of happiness. Please, don't be afraid to pick this one up off the "Not New Release" shelf - and make sure your girlfriend is there to watch it with you. Just don't let her catch that look in your eyes when Natalie comes on.
7.5 of 10
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Good Review. Posting it on the forums I visit...
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