i find this one.....natalie portman its a hottie....

[url]http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/closer/[/url] 8)

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Saw this movie last night.

Be prepared for 4 absolutely stunning performances from the likes of Jude Law, Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen in this gritty and untame look at relationships, infidelity, honesty, and trust. Jude Law stars as Dan an Obits writer who falls in love with Alice (Natalie Portman) after a chance encounter on a London street. Dan's fulfillment with Alice is short-lived after his meeting with Anna played by Julia Roberts. After unknowingly setting Anna up with her future husband Larry (Clive Owen), Dan becomes relentless in his pursuit of her. The rest of the movie follows the lives of the two couples as they battle to be honestly unfaithful with their respective partners.

Jude Law exudes reluctance and desperation with such great passion that the viewer actually begins to feel sorry for him. Roberts' performance is the antithesis of the melodrama and over-the-top acting that she usually displays. I tend to stay away from Roberts' movies due to her overacting but I could not pass up this movie because of the other 3 actors and I'm glad I didn't as she was perfect as a depressed, lonely, submissive. Natalie Portman's portrayal as a stripper and her ability to be true to the screen further exemplifies why she is one of the brightest actresses in Hollywood. And Clive Owen definitely lands the pompous and manipulative role of Larry with what seems to be relative ease.

If you enjoy twisted tales of deception and like watching gritty drama then this film is definitely for you. For all of its seriousness though, there are scenes that will have you cracking up. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and would expect to see nominations for some of the actors.

clive owen was the star, oscar worthy to say the least. law and portman were both excellent too. roberts, in my opinion, was miscast... she just didnt deliver what the role needed for me...

excellent movie though, worth watching, and should gather at least a few nominations (owen & portman both deservedly got golden globe nods) come oscar time

went and saw this movie tonight with my lady. very interesting. i'm glad there was no huge plot twist or gore. this movie didnt need it. i felt bad for dan (jude law) at the end, and my girl was like "fuck him" she enjoyed it as well. i found a new respect for julia roberts too. she's usually the american sweetheart in a movie, but this movie she was just a good old fashioned whore. :D oh, and i wouldnt mind giving Ms. Portman some of my sperm either. :Naughty:

overall rating: 4/5

:Naughty: you know what i mean now uh?....yeah... :Naughty: and by the way havent seen it :lol:

amazing movie, saw it last week... just a great movie that is very REAL... youll know what i mean when you see it... amazing performance by clive owen, amazed me with some of the lines he had, overall a great movie, hopefully it wins some major awards this yr... cheers :Cheerz:

Can anybody believe a red blooded male would throw Natalie Portman over for Julia Roberts?

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[quote=skahound]Saw this movie last night.

Be prepared for 4 absolutely stunning performances from the likes of Jude Law, Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen in this gritty and untame look at relationships, infidelity, honesty, and trust. Jude Law stars as Dan an Obits writer who falls in love with Alice (Natalie Portman) after a chance encounter on a London street. Dan's fulfillment with Alice is short-lived after his meeting with Anna played by Julia Roberts. After unknowingly setting Anna up with her future husband Larry (Clive Owen), Dan becomes relentless in his pursuit of her. The rest of the movie follows the lives of the two couples as they battle to be honestly unfaithful with their respective partners.

Jude Law exudes reluctance and desperation with such great passion that the viewer actually begins to feel sorry for him. Roberts' performance is the antithesis of the melodrama and over-the-top acting that she usually displays. I tend to stay away from Roberts' movies due to her overacting but I could not pass up this movie because of the other 3 actors and I'm glad I didn't as she was perfect as a depressed, lonely, submissive. Natalie Portman's portrayal as a stripper and her ability to be true to the screen further exemplifies why she is one of the brightest actresses in Hollywood. And Clive Owen definitely lands the pompous and manipulative role of Larry with what seems to be relative ease.

If you enjoy twisted tales of deception and like watching gritty drama then this film is definitely for you. For all of its seriousness though, there are scenes that will have you cracking up. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and would expect to see nominations for some of the actors.[/quote] [img]http://www.wviz.org/edsvcs/RR/2003/Images/Group_Photo.jpg[/img] sorry, but I really like your review :lol:

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[quote=Digger]i find this one.....natalie portman its a hottie....

[url]http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/closer/[/url] 8)[/quote]

I am a big portman fan..so hot :oops:

if anyone is addicted to the theme song like i am, this is it 'damien rice - the blowers daughter'

dont know why but i love this song.

[quote=Jibgolly]if anyone is addicted to the theme song like i am, this is it 'damien rice - the blowers daughter'

dont know why but i love this song.[/quote] Was walking through a model of a townhouse I'm buying the other day and they had this piping through the interior speakers. I had completely forgotten about this tune but fell in love with it over again. Thanks for the heads up Jib.

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Closer is really, really, really, really, really, really good :D

And I've had that Damien Rice for two years now and it's really, really, really, really, really, really good too :D

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Damn no one with a bad thing to say at all, thats awesome, off to rent this one tonight I believe.

its still in theaters Turbo. slow down big tiger. :wink:

Jibjolly and skahound...its funny cause the album O by damien rice came out in dublin about 4years ago and its still selling here..hes started to do well now in the UK and i think he's doin his US tour soon..

I saw him in a college social bar in 2001 and i was like who the fuck is this guy...hes amazing... he was sleeping in my mates gaff on the couch awhile ago..hes a very quiet guy but really deep..

i suggest u both pick up his album cause its classic...also the B-sides of the album O is also out...

its baby making music and chill out at the same time....great shit :D

thanks for that info MrBig. gonna check this out tonight. :lol:

[quote=Mr.Big]its funny cause the album O by damien rice came out in dublin about 4years ago and its still selling here..[/quote] Are you the one that suggested listening to his cover of Radiohead when I posted the link to a flash video of RH?

I was yes but after listening to it again its ok not a great cover..seriously though guys...that rice album is prob one of the best ive ever heard...

Jibjolly if u like it check out some more irish guys kinda similar...

mic christopher - skylarkin The frames - setlist(recorded dublin 2002) Paddy Casey - Living iain archer - flood the tanks.

Well just a couple but all good albums...don't know if it will be easy to find any of these albums but there worth it..

[quote=Mr.Big]I was yes but after listening to it again its ok not a great cover..[/quote] No, don't get me wrong, I liked the guy's voice, etc. You're right that it wasn't a [i]great[/i] cover, but he definitely has talent. I was just asking because I couldn't remember if it was you that originally told me about him and I haven't run into too many people that are touting his work.

^yeah he's got a great voice..well i try to recommend artists who have amazing song writing and vocal talents in general..

Id like to see him crack america ...id also like to know how many copies he sold of his album O as i said its being selling here for like 4-5years now..

Can?t wait to see it. Love good movies.

Om

hmmmmmmmm just noticed that in got nominated for best picture?? Well never really heard too much about this film but i guess i will have to pic it up when out on DVD???

I saw it last niht.Very very good IMO.As everyone has said,four great performances from the leads.It went on a bit I thought,but was a very 'real' film.Very enjoyable.

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it's a movie that must be seen. Jude law...a great performance, so Julia roberts. i found it not so complicated, but yet so interesting. It will keep your mind wide open, and will think a lot about it, but it is simple and that amazes me! good film...and i must admit that i got few errections also... :D

it touches on an insecurity that a lot of people feel daily. my gf asks me almost every other day when it'll be on dvd. we both really want to see it again.

^ ah yes the same here but as i said my gf didnt like it as much cause it wasnt really a happy film..more of a real film,..

great movie though

In a word Boooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggg!! In a few more words...I guess this is what happens when a successful stage writer tries to make it in the film industry, pass me a pillow.

I saw this one the last week. I liked it a lot. Good performances of the four actors. Clive Owens the best i think. Julia was really really beautiful, Portman was great too... Nice stories, the obsessions, the love, the atracction... Om

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bought the dvd tonight cos blockbuster was out of rental copies. still liked this movie a lot the 2nd time around.

note to guys with girlfriends watch this and you're getting layed afterwards.

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I saw this movie yesterday, and it does have a "play" feel to it. Closer is not a feel-good movie, but it is a movie about choices and human nature. I did not feel as if this movie promoted adultery or unfaithfulness, rather it showed the consequences of it. I am so glad that I have never chosen to go there. .Any theatre actor would enjoy seeing Portman, Roberts, Owen and Law doing their craft. They did a good job.

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Natalie's asre....YUMMY!!!! Oh ya wasn't a bad film either...parts at least...

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Fuck this movie is good! As usual, I am at least a year behind the times, but I finally was lucky enough to stumble across this gem on cable. Everything you guys said is true.

I loved the play style-- only 4 charcters have speaking parts, and most of the time only 2 of them are on screen. There is almost no action in the narrative, just the messy fallout with succent and powerful dialogue.

Above all Clive Owen stole the show for me. He does have some tremendous lines... "Because I'm a fucking caveman!" and "Thank for your honesty. Now fuck off and die" :RockOn: Now that is what I'm talking about.

I also really liked how the movie in my opinion started off rather slowly and gradually built up momentem as the twistedness grows to a boil. Again, very little action, no special effect, just about as far as you can get from typical hollywood shit.

4.5/5

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I saw this one last night, all those who did not like "Eternal Sunshine of a spotless Mind" would hate this movie simply because of how much in time it jumps around.

It's well directed with mismatched sequences resulting in extreme twists to the plot.... brilliantly made.... Casting was good, though I thought they could have picked up someone with an English accent for Julia Roberts role..... 2 American women fighting over 2 British men was really really movie-like, esp since they both wound up in UK loving the same men.

It would have been an interesting setup if Portman made it over the pond and ruined the lives of the other 3, only to fly back an un-named person. Now THAT would have been a sick plot.

Thought I will give it a 7 / 10

(ps: ska, just saw your review and its up on the blog :p )

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Glad you liked it Kam, I was caught off guard and came away really impressed with this one.

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8/10 nice movie, shocking

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just got done watching it and I'll give it 3 of 5 pickles.great acting, but the story just went by way too long and slow. reminded me a lot of Sideways

Closer: 3 of 5 pickles. Natalie's ass: 6 of 5 pickles. Camera getting the wrong angle to Natalie's snatch: 0 pickles