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Closer
2004 104 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★7.3
Drama, Romance
Director: Mike Nichols
🎭 Based on
«Closer»
byPatrick Marber
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Description
The relationships of two couples become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman of the other.
Budget:
$27M
US Gross:
$33.99M
Worldwide:
$115.51M
Starring
Natalie Portman
Actor
Jude Law
Actor
Clive Owen
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2005
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2005
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2005
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2005
— Best Director
BAFTA 2005
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2005
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 2005
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 2005
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 2005
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2005
— Best Picture (Drama)
Key opinion
Closer is a divisive exploration of human intimacy, praised by many for its sharp, brutal dialogue and raw emotional intensity. While some viewers admire the psychological depth and powerhouse performances, others find the characters cold, manipulative, and the overall experience emotionally draining or artificial.
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers powerhouse performances, with Clive Owen and Natalie Portman frequently cited for their particularly compelling and transformative work. | |
| Screenplay | The dialogue is sharp and biting, functioning as a surgical tool that exposes the protagonists' vulnerabilities and hypocrisies. | |
| Emotion | The film's emotional atmosphere and thematic focus on the toxicity of truth create a polarizing experience: some find it profoundly honest, while others feel it is detached and unpleasant. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the narrative structure are split; supporters praise the complex, tension-filled quadrangle, while detractors view the plot as clichéd, repetitive, or artificial. |