Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Closer
2004
**½
Director: Mike Nichols
Cast: Clive Owen, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts

The so-called love lives of two English men and two American women living in London intertwine in this adaptation of Patrick Marber's play. This time we don't see people fall in love or have relationships, instead we witness lies, betrayal, humiliation and ugly break-ups. With this limited access to the lives of these smug characters it's impossible to care how things turn out. Nevertheless, the performances are solid and the dialogue is poignant, albeit overwrought for a film.