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65 out of 100

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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 186 Ratings

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  • Starring: Clive Owen, Jude Law, Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman
  • Summary: A bitingly funny and honest look at modern relationships, Closer is the story of four strangers -- their chance meetings, instant attractions and casual betrayals. (Sony Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 42
  3. Negative: 2 out of 42
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    They are all so very articulate, which is refreshing in a time when literate and evocative speech has been devalued in the movies.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    60
    Despite involved acting and Nichols' impeccable professionalism as a director, the end result is, to quote one of the characters, "a bunch of sad strangers photographed beautifully."
  3. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Joe Morgenstern
    30
    Bring Zoloft and a tank of oxygen to Closer, an airless, ultimately joyless drama of sexual politics.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 134
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 134
  3. Negative: 45 out of 134
  1. CalvinFlynn
    10
    This movie captures something about love that most romantic dramas do not - the unpredictability. The only flaw I can find in this movie is the way it clumsily skips through years without warning. Natalie Portman was slightly underused also despite out-shining the rest of the actors and having the most interesting and relatable character by far. Owen also displayed a tremendous amount of talent, however.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. Xerxes
    10
    one of the better movies ive seen and i watch it alot, cos it so real about relationships in todays age, love it everytime i see it, clive owne owned all the others in thsi film :)… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MaR.
    3
    Pseudointellectual writing and great performances. Dialogue is mediocre and contrived. Not grounded in reality.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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