Fantastic!
... View MoreI am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible
... View MoreIt is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,
... View MoreClose shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
... View MoreThis movie struck my adolescent home... and hard! The story line is rather brief in the drama department, mostly consisting of characterization "sketches" held together by the 10th reunion event. But I must declare, these vignettes were very much as I remember the angst of high school socializations. Every now and then I desire to watch this movie and usually end up watching it 2 or 3 times in one session. I think a good many people who have seen this movie dislike it because of the accurate recollections of those painful, "glory lost" or awkward years in high school. David Schwimmer's character as the class president reminds me of the social strata that necessitated the need to endure extreme torment. The trivial yet paradoxically significant feud between doctors McEldowney and Prince poignantly points out those events which act as a great social forge in our personal developments. There are so many personalities represented in this movie, and these personalities are highly representative of my friend's and my own high school years. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who can look back into their personal past and laugh at those formative semi-adult years in life.
... View MoreLara Flynn Boyle was hysterical, she played that psycho role so naturally. The Actor Philip Rayburne Smith needs to be seen more in movies and/or television.He has some qualities, looks and acting. The movie was a good movie if you need a few laughs.I don't want to spoil the movie for you but, it seemed so surreal.I hated David Schwimmers role, but then again with his nasal whiny voice, I guess he can't play many roles.The Gay character Zane or Lane, I forget the name, was a really good portrayal of a real live gay man! I gave it a 10 because it was a very funny movie.The cameos were cute too, you get to see Jennifer Grey(Dirty Dancing) post rhinoplasty. Molly Ringwald with her fantastic sarcasm about being a teen film star. You must see Since You've been Gone!
... View MoreOK, first thing to clear up. Schwimmer's name is top billing for the simple reason that he is the most famous in the movie. Just like Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now, and Richard Harris in Harry Potter.OK, now the good stuff. I dunno how else to say it, but this movie is amazing. You just smile all the way through, except when you are laughing your head off. Its such a warm movie, ya cant help but get so involved with every other character. It is more like an Alan Bennet play than a made for TV film. You see things in the background that carry the story along, every single character is involved with every other character. Everything is just, perfect. Thats all i can say. If you want to spend two hours feeling great, watch this movie. I cant understand why everyone slates this movie, coz it really is a damn fine movie, and one worth seeing, even if its just for the soundtrack!
... View MoreI came across this one while channel-surfing and since it was just starting I left it on. I didn't expect much from it but have to admit I did find it engaging, maybe because I am a graduate of the class of '87 and I never attended my 10th reunion I am more susceptible to this films charms. While the movie covers all the bases by representing all personality types it was nice to see some of the characters weren't truly stereotypical. I also did find myself laughing out-loud at many of the mean-spiritedness of Lara Flynn Boyle's character....her performance alone was worth the watch. Be on the lookout for cameos by Molly Ringwald as "Claire" (coincidence?) and Jennifer Grey (post nose-job) and a funny stint by Liev Schreiber.Overall a pleaser in my humble opinion.
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