December 06, 2004
Closer
Saw it on Saturday.
Closer feels like a play in that its characters always have something clever to say at just the right time, and the way the events fall in place doesn't feel exteremly realistic. But if one can suspend disbelief on those ends, and deal with a large amount of frank sexual language and some stripper scenes, then the movie can be enjoyable.
I liked this movie a lot because it was absolutely brutal. It was sad to see how some people seem destined to make stupid decisions and keep the cycle continuing throughout all of their relationships, and how spiteful some people can be in the game of love.
Speaking of how sad the movie was, one poignant lady remarked as she exited the theatre, "I don't know... it was just so... depressing!" I'm not sure what else she could have expected if she saw any of the previews for this movie.
At any rate, I thought all of the actors played their parts well, the story was strangely involving even though I couldn't relate with a single character (they all need Jesus. heheh.), and I would recommend it with caution to those who think they might enjoy it.
Posted by wendytime at December 6, 2004 01:15 PM | TrackBackAnything like the feeling of Unfaithful? Did you see that?
Posted by: Wendy on December 6, 2004 10:44 PMYes, I saw part of ufaithful.
I would say that Closer is much more of a psychological study, of people who doom themselves to be unhappy in love. It doesn't go so far as murder, but somehow it seems worse.
It's also a lot more brutal emotinally, especially in their conversations. Makes you squirm a bit.
Posted by: jeri on December 7, 2004 09:17 AM