Closer

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Closer

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Released Dec 3, 2004

1h 41m

Drama

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Alice (Natalie Portman), an American stripper who has moved to London, meets Dan (Jude Law) on the street. While looking at him, a taxi hits her. After taking her to the hospital, Dan begins dating Alice. A year later, Dan -- who has written a novel about Alice -- is bored. He flirts with photographer Anna (Julia Roberts). Pretending to be her in a chat room, he leads dermatologist Larry (Clive Owen) to an accidental meeting with Anna. As the years pass, both relationships disintegrate.

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Critics Consensus

Closer's talented cast and Mike Nichols' typically assured direction help smooth a bumpy journey from stage to screen.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Searing story of betrayal isn't for kids.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Radheyan Simonpillai

AskMen.com

Closer is no joke and it's got the brave, mature performances of an all-star cast to prove it. It's a movie in which characters feel each other up with their hands and knock each other down with words.

Rated: 74/100

Jun 7, 2010

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

Like dramas by Pinter and others, what seems trenchant and perfectly pitched in the theater can come off as arch even when skillfully transferred to film.

Mar 19, 2009

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

'People are filthy, they're not worth lifting a finger for.' Closer conveys this sentiment more powerfully than anything else.

Feb 15, 2021

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

Clive Owen gives the deepest and most emotionally nuanced performance as a dermatologist desperate for love and loyalty, and Natalie Portman is a close second as the coy stripper beholden to Jude Law's self-centered, stalled writer.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 6, 2020

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Tim Stevens

The Spool

Closer's world is a gentle one, a place of kindness. It is these people who are bringing spite into it.

Jan 18, 2020

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Rami A

This film excels with its strong performances, showcasing the talent of the cast, but it suffers from poor writing, unclear motives, and an unengaging plot. The characters, while well-acted, often lack depth, leaving the audience struggling to connect with their journeys. Ultimately, the film's potential is undermined by its convoluted storyline, resulting in a missed opportunity for something truly remarkable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/26/25

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john c

A group of shallow self obsessed and unlikable 2 dimensional characters get a bit upset about the sad lives theyve created for themselves. A really unsatisfying film, dont bother !!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/19/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, o elenco é bacaninha, mas ninguém ajudou a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e mais relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/17/25

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Yenny Gabriela C

Don’t waste your time, terrible dialogues, waste of talent. Surprised very surprised about the critics and audience score. Stories of betrayal, low self esteem, pointless.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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Michael V

If you believe in love at first sight, you never stop looking. Closer is a 2004 American romantic drama directed and produced by Mike Nichols 💘 A bonus point for Owen… Not bad, but not my favourite either 😐 Meh, it passed the time. Just. 😐 👍🏼👎🏼 A love story about chance meetings, instant attractions, and casual betrayals. Four strangers - with one thing in common: each other.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Roger S

Poetic. Intelligent. Wonderful movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Synopsis

Alice (Natalie Portman), an American stripper who has moved to London, meets Dan (Jude Law) on the street. While looking at him, a taxi hits her. After taking her to the hospital, Dan begins dating Alice. A year later, Dan -- who has written a novel about Alice -- is bored. He flirts with photographer Anna (Julia Roberts). Pretending to be her in a chat room, he leads dermatologist Larry (Clive Owen) to an accidental meeting with Anna. As the years pass, both relationships disintegrate.

Director: Mike Nichols
Producer: Robert Fox, Scott Rudin, John Calley, Cary Brokaw
Screenwriter: Patrick Marber
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Sexual Dialogue|Nudity|Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 3, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 25, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.0M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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