Closer [Blu-ray] | ![Closer [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yebR3QMhL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Mike Nichols
Actors: Natalie Portman, Jude Law, Clive Owen, Julia Roberts, Nick Hobbs
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  437 reviews
Sales Rank: 25613
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Hindi (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Romanian (Subtitled), Thai (Subtitled), Bulgarian (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Chinese (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Arabic (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Croatian (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled), Greek (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Italian (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: COLBR19436
UPC: 043396194366
EAN: 0043396194366
ASIN: B000NQRV4O
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: May 22, 2007
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Four extremely beautiful people do extremely horrible things to one another in Closer, Mike Nichols' pungent adaptation of Patrick Marber's play that easily marks the Oscar-winning director's best work in years. Anna (Julia Roberts) is a photographer who specializes in portraits of strangers; Dan (Jude Law) is an obituary writer struggling to become a novelist; Alice (Natalie Portman) is an American stripper freshly arrived in London after a bad relationship; and Larry (Clive Owen) is a dermatologist who finds love under the most unlikely of circumstances. When their paths cross it's a dizzying supernova of emotions, as Nichols and Marber adroitly construct various scenes out of their lives that pair them again and again in various permutations of passion, heartbreak, anger, sadness, vengeance, pleading, deception, and most importantly, brutal honesty. It's only until you're more than halfway through the movie that you'll have to ask yourself exactly why you are watching such a beautifully tragic tale, as Closer is basically the ickiest, grossest, most dysfunctional parts of all your past relationships strung together into one movie. Ultimately, it falls to the four actors to draw you deeper into the story; all succeed relatively, but it's Law and Owen whose characters will cut you to the quick. Law proves that yet again he's most adept at playing charming, amoral bastards with manipulative streaks, and Owen is nothing short of brilliant as the character most turned on by the energy inherent in destructive relationships--whether he's on the giving or receiving end. --Mark Englehart
Product Description
An uncompromisingly honest look at modern relationships, Closer is the story of four strangers and their chance meetings, instant attractions, and brutal betrayals. Funny, shocking, and powerful, Closer is reminiscent of such classic Nichols fare as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and Carnal Knowledge.
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 Great DVD quality May 31, 2009
Beyang Kima-tabong (Boston, MA USA)
my order came in quick and in great, new quality like promised. Would buy from again.
My favorite movie of all time. May 21, 2009
S. Druggish
When asked what my favororite movie of all time is, I always name this movie. I then explain it is a drama, at which point my male friends stop listening, because they assume "drama" means "romance."
While I would possibly call Closer a love story, I doubt you'll ever manage to find a less ROMANTIC love story.
Cheating, lies and secrets are the heart of this story, but as the lives of the main characters are followed I am captivated every second.
My favorite character was Natalie Portman's Alice. I love her. She is an extremely interesting character.
Actually, they're all pretty interesting. Or perhaps what is interesting is the way the characters are woven together.
Whatever they did when they made Closer, they did it right.
If you're in the mood for a light, fun romance, don't put this DVD in.
If you're in the mood for a more dramatic but honest take on the games "love" plays on us, definitely watch Closer!
 a raw look into relationships May 14, 2009
raeve (tulsa, ok)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this film. I love it because of it's cutting dialogue and it's dysfunctional characters which are superbly portrayed by a stunning cast. A study of the human heart, Closer shows the intertwined relationships of two couples, forced into mingling by the faults of others. As much as I hate to witness a train wreck, Closer is actually one of those films I'm able to watch over again because it's simple human error, not some tragedy. It's beautifully acted, especially by Portman and Owen. Portman's character shines above the rest as Jane, a strong girl who finds resolution through heartache. For peeps who don't mind the dirt and grit with life sometimes, check this one out.
Initial take on buying service April 13, 2009
Eugene A. Crawford (Hephzibah, GA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think this was a wonderful purchase. I have not watched this DVD as yet but the price and shipping were great.
 Like watching a train wreck March 29, 2009
Sheila Bloom (Alexandria, VA United States)
Three out of the four people are really unlikable. Alice (Jane) is the most fragile and likable and the one who comes out in one piece.
The others are truly sick people (well Anna is more normal than the rest although not by much). No one sticks with their partner very long (except poor Alice/Jane).
Appalling is a better word for this movie; however, I was unable to look away and I think this movie will stick with me for a long time. I came away with my own thoughts on relationships: difficult, bitter, demanding and ugly at times. What a depressing afterthought after watching a movie.
It's worth watching if you don't mind vulgar and very sexual situations. If those offend you, don't watch. No way of skipping past them.
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