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Closer (2004) In Mike Nichols refined production, four comely movie stars play two self-deluding, partner-swapping couples who verbally tear at each other with a hatefulness more theoretically… R PT98M Drama Jude Law Clive Owen Natalie Portman Julia Roberts Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Closer (2004)

MPAA Rating: R
Reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 13, 2004

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EW's GRADE
B-

Details Release Date: Dec 03, 2004; Rated: R; Length: 98 Minutes; Genre: Drama; With: Jude Law, Clive Owen, Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts; Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment; More

In Mike Nichols refined production, four comely movie stars play two self-deluding, partner-swapping couples who verbally tear at each other with a hatefulness more theoretically shocking than authentically so. Worth it all: Clive Owen's stupendous performance.

Originally posted Dec 13, 2004 Published in issue #797 Dec 17, 2004 Order article reprints