- Actors: Alan Rickman, Clive Owen, Saskia Reeves, Karl Johnson, Lesley Sharp
- Directors: Stephen Poliakoff
- Writers: Stephen Poliakoff
- Producers: Thérèse Pickard
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Paradox
- Release Date: Oct 7 2003
- Run Time: 107 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B0000AOV3W
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #44,257 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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90 of 100 people found the following review helpful
Open Your Eyes To a Fiery and Passionate Film
Jun 24 2002
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One can view the brilliant and overlooked "Close My Eyes" on a number of levels. One could look at it as the story of an incestuous affair, the pain and despair of unquenched passion, the shattering of taboos, or the story of an unfulfilled woman searching for something about which to be passionate. Each level enriches and deepens the message of the other and creates a thought-provoking film of fiery intensity.
The film is a study in contrasts and opposing forces: Alan Rickman's controlled, restrained performance is in total contrast to the fiery passion of the two lovers and the film's direct confrontation with taboos (incest, AIDS, open passion itself)slams against polite society's prevailing opinions. The film dares us to face what is difficult and deal with it in an open and honest way no matter what the consequences, no matter what anyone thinks.
The film's solemn conclusion makes clear, however, that this shattering of taboos (what we are not supposed to openly discuss) is no easy accomplishment and involves the possibility of a breakdown in society or "the end of the world." But, the risk is worth it so that nothing is left hidden, so that all is out in the open, on the table, for discussion and acceptance. "Close My Eyes" is a powerhouse of passionate, riveting acting, Merchant and Ivory like cinematography, and incisive, perceptive writing.
40 of 44 people found the following review helpful
A Disturbing Fin-de-siecle Romance
Aug 26 2001
A deeply disturbing film about an obsessive, destructive affair between a brother & sister at the end of the twentieth century. Saskia Reeves gives a powerful, deeply moving performance as the sister who is unable to resist the desire she feels for her brother. Rickman is, as always, brilliant. The film is especially interesting for its use of colour--lurid & grotesque one moment; lyrical & pastoral the next. The final shot of the film is quietly apocalyptic & elevates the story beyond the specificities of the affair. An important, often-overlooked film from fin-de-siecle Britain.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Smouldering film
Mar 29 2006
Format:DVD
Ever since I saw this film when I was 18, I've been haunted by images from it. While the dialogue does not move as easily as you might hope, I've rarely seen a movie that deals with the complexities of love in a more interesting way. If you enjoy the film version of the Unbearable Lightness of Being, you might enjoy this. Clive Owen, Saskia Reeves and Alan Rickman are all so brooding and intense... I've never seen any of them in a role with more sexual tension.
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