The Blower's Daughter
In interviews Mike Nichols said he needed to use beautiful people for the movie Closer because they aren't nice. No one will want to see a movie with ugly people doing mean things to each other in the name of love, because frankly that's what this movie is about. The reality is Closer is a brutal yet frank portrayal of relationships and infidelities, and the consequences arise from such tresspasses. The movie wouldn't be as successful without the four "beautiful" actors because they were amazing.
Closer isn't a movie for everyone. It's a pessimistic movie fitting for the antiromantic. These people say the most hurtful things to each other. This dialogue is fresh, and demeaning. Every word stings. By the end there is no happily ever after because you really can't feel sorry for these characters. Each and every one of them is in their own way to blame for the end of their relationships. They sought love so desperately, yet in so doing they slapped each other in the face.
As for the acting, well Clive Owen gets my vote for an Oscar nomination, though they all deserve to be nominated. His Larry is so sleazy, and yet he's so emotional. I'm an Owen fan, but I do believe that's the first time I've been blown away by him. Not since the BMW and Croupier films.
What an amazing movie.
