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Closer (2004)
One of the best romantic dramas I've seen - Great!!
First of all: Anyone who is expecting a smooth, light romantic movie... this one is not. If you are offended by (graphic) sexual language and dialogs... avoid this film, you may not like it. BUT: You'll miss one of the best movies about relationship of the past years.
In «Closer» director Mike Nichols («Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?», «The Graduate») designs a intimate play, which only shows the Beginning and the End of two relationships. The fading of love and happiness remains the imagination of the viewer. The conversations are precise and short. Nichols won't show realism; therefore the film achieves an emotional truthfulness, which most romantic movies never reach. All Actors do a great job. Nearly unvarnished they show us the highs and depths of love. I hope this one wins some Globes and an Oscar!
Rating: A+
Maid in Manhattan (2002)
no masterpiece but worth a look
I think this movie is underrated. This one is no masterpiece in film making, but if like romantic movies in general you'll like it. It is a new Cinderella story, if you like: The Maid meets the Politician who fells in love with her - because he's mistaking her for a hotel guest. The Maid thinks he only likes her because she's rich - not for herself. Will they come together? Happy End Guaranteed... Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes are good headliners for this movie. All other Actors - including Bob Hoskins in a supporting role - do a good job. In its Genre I'll give this movie 7 out of 10.