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D | Friday, April 15, 2005

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Last night I watched the movie Closer. While I think that this is an excellent movie with brilliant writing executed by a flawless cast, the film just does something to me. Something not good. And I know other people feel the same because every time I watch it with someone they end up feeling strange too. If you've never seen the movie there is a good possibility you have no idea what I am talking about, but if you have seen it I bet that it did the same thing to you.

When you finish, you feel bad. Awful, in fact. The movie is about cheating, sex, lust, envy, jealousy, anger - and even if you have never experienced these things in your own life, by watching the drama on the screen you get pulled down into it. The words are so real. When I finish, I don't want to talk or be friendly. I just want to be quiet and remember all the people who have hurt me and all the people I've hurt. Its an ugly thing. The film has an amazing power to take me to a really terrible place that I don't want to be anymore. But I enjoy the film so much - that's a wicked dichotomy.

As far as emotion evoking movies go, this one is a top contender. With that glowing review, if you haven't seen it, you should rent it this weekend. If you have seen it, back me up with a comment.

D | 4/15/2005 07:58:00 AM |   Post your comment

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Word.
Ashley | April 15, 2005 10:18 AM | permalink
 

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While I love Mike Nichols I think he completely screwed up CLOSER. (He changed the ending and took out the best scene.) The original play by Patrick Marber is significantly better and if you really want to feel awful, pick that up and read it.
Bernard | April 15, 2005 11:04 AM | permalink
 

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I haven't seen it, but everyone I've talked to has that same crappy feeling when they leave it. I think it says something more about what our society is about than what we'd like to admit...
Chris Welter | April 15, 2005 1:43 PM | permalink
 

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To be honest, the first time I saw it I was just really entertained. I thought it was great, especially after going into it expecting not to like it. I've never seen it again, but now every time I think back to it, I also get a gross feeling. I guess you live and learn. I don't think I'll watch it again for a long time.
Ruvym | April 15, 2005 5:08 PM | permalink
 

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Then you really should see We Don't Live Here Anymore. Same subject matter, different story. And I think it's even more powerful and depressing and angry than Closer.
Anonymous | April 15, 2005 9:56 PM | permalink
 

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