MOVIE #12: CLOSER

This movie has been sitting on my computer in my "To Watch" folder for the longest time and finally, I watched it today. What was I thinking, taking so long to watch this movie?! It features the loveliest actors and actresses and somehow I just overlooked it. Just like any other good movies, it is totally underrated. The script was absolutely amazing; so raw and real. The movie simply showcases human's stupidity and naivety when it comes to love, in the rawest form without any drama complications or Hollywood style, hence totally relatable. What I love about the movie is that it explores a lot of issues I have been thinking about, though it didn't offer me answers (cause such answers don't exist), I am glad to gain another perspective. For those who've been through hard love, watch it and always remember you're not alone /hugs/

I did because they said it was the right thing to do,

and I thought so too.

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  I am so in love with the conversation they had in this scene

Daniel: I'm sorry

Alice: Irrelevant

Alice: Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Daniel: Cowardice

 

I honestly believe in what Alice thought, because I've thought about it as well but never did express. That there would always be this moment where we would sink into a momentary pause to weigh and make a decision on the spot; to do or not. And those who opt for a decision that would hurt their loved ones because of the lack in self-control and low will in resisting lust. Pure weakness, I simply can't respect.

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Why are we all so bitter this way?

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 This is a total mindfuck, not only in the movie but also, in real life scenario. I see this as a double-edged sword. Why so? Think about it. If you say yes, "I forgive you for making a fool out of me and please love me again", then you're probably still a fool for potentially putting yourself through second phase of misery. But if you say no, "I'm sorry I cannot bring myself to forgive you", then you'd be deemed as not being understanding and undeservingly of love for that. So what's what? Pfft.

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 Yes, she did Daniel. 

You're a fool for not being able to see.

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"I amuse you, but I bore you"

 “And on some small level, I think you owe me something for deceiving me so exquisitely.”

Mike Nichols, this movie is brilliant. 

And I can tell you love Julia Roberts a lot by using her repeatedly in your films.

Though I'm sorry for spoiling so many beautiful scenes, believe me, there's actually more than this.