Closer (2004/I)

Director:

Mike Nichols

Writers (WGA):

Patrick Marber (play)
Patrick Marber (screenplay)

Release Date:

3 December 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

If you believe in love at first sight, you never stop looking.

Plot:

The relationships of two couples become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman of the other.

Plot Keywords:

Double Decker Bus | Masturbation | Photography | Instant Messaging | Emergency Room

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 20 nominations

Cast

Natalie Portman	...	Alice
Jude Law	...	Dan
Julia Roberts	...	Anna
Clive Owen	...	Larry
Nick Hobbs	...	Taxi Driver
Colin Stinton	...	Customs Officer

Also Known As:

Closer: Llevados por el deseo (Argentina) (Chile) [es]
Hautnah (Austria) (Germany) [de]
Blizej (Poland) [pl]
Closer (Spain) [es]
Closer (Denmark) [da]
Closer - Perto Demais (Brazil) [pt]
Closer - iholla (Finland) [fi]
Entre adultes consentants (France) (dubbed version) [fr]
Ex epafis (Greece) [el]
Na dotek (Czech Republic) [cs]
Perto Demais (Portugal) (original subtitled version) [pt]
Tule lähemale (Estonia) [et]

MPAA:

Rated R for sequences of graphic sexual dialogue, nudity/sexuality and language.

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Malaysia:18SX | Taiwan:R-12 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Zurich) | Ireland:18 | New Zealand:R16 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Iceland:14 (original rating) | USA:R (certificate #40116) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Brazil:14 | Canada:14A | Chile:14 | Czech Republic:15 | Finland:K-15 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Japan:R-15 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | Indonesia:Dewasa

Filming Locations:

Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London, England, UK

Company:

Icarus Productions

Trivia:

'Julia Roberts' ' character, Anna, was originally played on stage by Natasha Richardson.

Goofs:

Continuity: The direction that Dan is facing after Larry calls him back into the office changes without Dan moving.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Alice: Hello, stranger.

Movie Connections:

References Delicatessen (1991)

Soundtrack:

La Cenerentola

Closer to reality...

This is the most honest film I've ever seen. Although I'm sure there are critics out there who will comment on the explicit language rather than the story, anyone who's ever been in a dysfunctional relationship can relate to at least some part of this film. I for one found it a very personal and shockingly accurate depiction of how human beings use love and sex to unintentionally destroy each other. The performances were magnificent from all angles. Mike Nichols has done it again. This film is "Carnal Knowledge" for the new millennium. If the Academy does not recognize "Closer" as a Best Picture candidate, then the Academy should no longer be recognized as the authority on achievement in film... yes, it's that good.