I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Do not spend your entertainment dollar here. Insufferable, self-indulgent crap. Recommend to someone you don't like but be prepared, you will here about it. Rented with several persons. Unanimous decision to turn it off and make another purchase after 15 minutes. I watched the next day out of curiosity to see if we were missing something. Nope. Just more of the same. 90 minutes watching a ghost (literally a person with a sheet over his head) watch the mundane day to day life of the occupants of a particular area. Yawn. Almost no dialogue. No interaction. Nothing. Yes, very sad, man dies, wife misses man. Ghost of man doesn't move on. Interesting for 5 minutes. How did this movie make it into release? And the positive reviews from actual critics!?! Should put questions in your minds when regarding their motives in making their reviews. But don't take my word for it. Have a party. Start the film. Let the wise cracks and laughter commence.

This film will split viewers, some people will like it and some will Hate it. I have fallen in the middle. The scene at that start with the pie drove me crazy, simply no need for it to be that long. This film is extremely slow with very little dialogue. The story is pretty good and you do feel the pain of the couple involved. Overall it's far from perfect but it is worth watching.

This film is a masterpiece, it manages to capture so much emotion from barely any dialogue. The cinematography is beautiful. The acting is realistic and complex. The plot is actually very unique and well thought-out and the film is very subtle unlike most hollywood movies. It's just beautifully directed.

Steer as clear from this waste of time film. The size of the film is that of a postage stamp. And has MADE MY BLOOD BOIL as we spend a grand on huge TVs for the director to offer us this, what a dick! NO DIALOGUE. VERY SLOW. INFURIATING INFURIATING INFURIATING size of the screen lost the 1st 50 % of my business then the sheet with the 2 eyes cut out did the other 50 % of my business. Switching off now. Thank god it was free.