Closer (2004), Mike Nichols
2.5/5
Great music choice in this film and the opening sequence really brings you into this world. However the most interesting aspect of this film is it's non sequential plot. Unfortunately that isn't in itself that interesting and for the most part this film is annoying. The characters are all selfish and not developed much. Instead this film is rather a study of interactions rather than as a character drama. The dialogue is trite and annoying. The plot is circuitous which is frustrating instead of interesting. The performances are good, but they lack the substance of character to work with. It is overly obnoxiously filled with romantic themes of jealousy, adultery and revenge. An instead of being tragic it comes off as pathetic. Based on the play of the same name, the format of the film does give it the feel of a play. Overall, it's somewhat hard to figure out what is wrong with the film as it is technically well made and performed, but I think it's that there is no aligning with the characters which are distant and un-relatable. Also instead of being this grand tragic love story about the name of romance, lust and relationships it is instead pretentiously harsh and unfeeling. Usually I'm a fan of gritty relationship dramas, but considering the characters are so shallow and annoying, I found it really hard to get into this film at all and all the seemingly significant moments instead seem predictable and lack impact.
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