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2019

1h 34m

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Mystery & Thriller

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After an attempted kidnapping, a counter-terrorism expert is assigned to safeguard a wealthy young heiress.

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Close puts a welcome female-fronted spin on the prototypical action thriller; unfortunately, the rest of the movie's ingredients are tediously predictable.

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Roxana Hadadi

Pajiba

Noomi Rapace is a badass bodyguard in Netflix's Close, but the movie's low-key racism counteracts its 'Yay, strong women!' message.

Feb 7, 2019

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Karen Han

Polygon

Close isn't so much an emotional puzzle to be solved as it is a box for Rapace to fight her way out of. But there isn't enough space for the most interesting commentary to flourish.

Jan 23, 2019

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

Close is strong on all counts, until it seems to lose its nerve and decides to explain a character who was more compelling when the film let her be a lethal question mark.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 18, 2019

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Lael Loewenstein

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This a straight-out action thriller and... I would say not one of the better ones.

Sep 14, 2019

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Dan Ashby

Cultured Vultures

The clever use of sound and a gripping performance from Rapace almost redeem it, but a weak script and an anti-climatic finale lets down what could have been a very promising film.

Aug 17, 2019

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Sara Clements

Vague Visages

Netflix's Close is an action film that succeeds in crafting authentic female characters.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 13, 2019

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Koketso K

The moment I saw Noomi Rapace was in this film, I knew I had to watch it - she stole the show in *What Happened to Monday,* and she delivers just as powerfully in Close. For anyone who loves action, this movie is a solid choice. Rapace brings a raw, believable performance as Sam, a bodyguard fighting to protect Zoe. The action scenes are intense and grounded, keeping you hooked from start to finish. What makes the film even better is the relationship between Sam and Zoe. They start off distant but grow closer as they face danger together, adding a bit of heart to all the thrills. If you’re in the mood for action with a strong female lead, Close won’t disappoint😊

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11/19/24

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Audience Member

Its clearly tired premise and usually soulless performances make this action flick neither an entertaining distraction from the genre's best nor anything you'd want to tell your friends about.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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Karen S

Excellent depiction of current events around the world. Do not judge this movie unless you've been there.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/02/24

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Hilife Health Care r

I loved this movie. It had lots of action and Naomi Rapace was terrific as the lead. You will not be disappointed if you enjoy thrillers.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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Emilliano Jr S

Looks like an 80's low budget action movie. The end twist does not have an impact without knowing who's the real villain is.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/22/23

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Real H

All the women have the best intentions and always win, and none of the men are even half way competent and eventually die. Once you realize this, it's so one-dimensional and predictable, it's laughable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/19/23

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Synopsis

After an attempted kidnapping, a counter-terrorism expert is assigned to safeguard a wealthy young heiress.

Director: Vicky Jewson
Screenwriter: Vicky Jewson, Rupert Whitaker
Production Co: Jewson Film, Whitaker Media
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 18, 2019
Runtime: 1h 34m

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