Closer-could not be worse.

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This stagey POS reaked from moment one. Clive Owen cannot act. I like the parts he plays, but he cannot act; that is why he banged on doors in Hollywood for ten years getting nowhere.
There is one scene in the Julia Roberts studio where you can see Clive O is counting his steps, left over from when he performed the part in the play, and undoubtedly counted his steps.
When he smiles, it looks SO PHONEY. The dialogue belongs in a high school writing class, getting a "D" and the setups are grotesque. Jude does the best he can with lines that tank. And the stripper scene was so devoid of heat, I turned it off mid encounter. I have no idea what happened, and don't care.
Roger Ebert can be bought; this is a one star at best.
He gave it four.
BTW: Julie Roberts is the most average, plain looking woman on the planet. And since she cannot act, how does she remain a public favorite? I guess the same people who like cheez-whiz.

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Topic - Closer-could not be worse. - Duilawyer 11:03:48 05/14/05 (6)

Absolutely. American writers seem to have a real - tinear 05:24:47 05/15/05 (3)

was there some surprise ending about being dead? - Duilawyer 11:34:40 05/15/05 (0)

Closer began as a London stage play with Clive in same role . . . * - mr grits 05:56:23 05/15/05 (1)

Re: Closer began as a London stage play with Clive in same role . . . * - rico 07:29:02 05/15/05 (0)

I liked it . . . it had some of the most frank and honest dialogue . . . - mr grits 22:52:26 05/14/05 (1)

Agree... - mkuller 10:12:51 05/16/05 (0)

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