If you believe in love at first sight, you never stop looking.|Dec. 01, 2004|United States | United Kingdom|104 Min.|R
Genre: Drama
Description: In 2004, the film “Closer” tells a compelling story set in London. The plot begins when writer Dan Woolf (played by Jude Law) encounters a stunning American woman (portrayed by Natalie Portman) after she is struck by a car, unfamiliar with the traffic flow in England. As they walk back from the hospital, they visit Postman’s Park, where Dan learns her name is Alice Ayres. The two quickly develop a romantic relationship.
A year later, Dan writes a novel inspired by Alice’s life. During a photoshoot to promote the book, he flirts with the photographer, Anna Cameron (Julia Roberts). They share a kiss just before Alice arrives. While Alice is in the bathroom, Dan attempts to convince Anna to start an affair with him, but their conversation is interrupted by Alice’s return. Alice then requests her own portrait session, asking Dan to leave her alone with Anna. During the shoot, Alice confides in Anna that she overheard their earlier conversation, and she is photographed in tears. Despite this, Alice keeps the incident from Dan, and their relationship continues. However, Dan becomes increasingly preoccupied with his feelings for Anna.
Another year passes, and Dan enters a cybersex chatroom, engaging in a conversation with Larry Gray (Clive Owen), a British dermatologist. Still fixated on Anna, Dan pretends to be her and arranges a meeting with Larry at the aquarium, a location Anna had mentioned. Larry attends the meeting, where he coincidentally encounters Anna and realizes he has been pranked. Anna suspects Dan orchestrated the setup. Soon after, Anna and Larry begin a relationship.
Four months later, at Anna’s photography exhibition, Larry meets Alice, recognizing her from the tearful photograph on display. Knowing that Alice and Dan are a couple, Larry becomes aware of the complex dynamics between the group. Meanwhile, Dan continues to pursue Anna, further entangling their lives.
“Closer” explores the intricate web of relationships, trust, and deception among its central characters.
Cast director: Mike Nichols
Cast actor: Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Clive Owen, Colin Stinton, Nick Hobbs, Steve Benham, Elizabeth Bower, Ray Donn, Daniel Dresner
Original name: Closer