Critique: The Closet is a delightful, refreshing, and hilarious film. The screenplay by the director, Veber, is not only funny, but thoughtful and sensitive. It all unfolds beautifully, giving the audience a tremendously pleasing taste as they leave the theater. It's a wonderfully mature film, that delves deep into its characters even as it is providing consistent laughter. There are tender, and cute moments that lingered in my mind after the film. One example is all the interplay with the kind neighbor's squeaking kitten, his subsequent loss of the kitten, and the kitten's return. Timing is important in all comedies, and the timing in this film is terrific. The acting also gives the jokes a lot of extra spirit. Daniel Auteuil is nothing less than wonderful, displaying pain, confusion, and elation on a level that is pretty close to flawless. Michel Aumont is also astounding as the amiable neighbor, and Gerard Depardieu is terrific as the macho football playing co-worker of Pignon who becomes more than just sensitive after dealing with Pignon. These are merely examples though, the whole cast played their parts very well.
Francis Veber's direction is superb; he paces, and executes the film beautifully. The film is not only effective in its humor, but affecting emtionally. There are outstanding comedic moments that you'll find hard to forget. One hilarious moment happens when Pignon has to lead a company gay pride parade, and he must wear a giant condom on his head to symbolize the company's products. The Closet floods the viewer with furfilling entertainment. It makes you smile, and that's what it was meant to do.
The Closet is a wonderful comedy on all levels. It's delightful, highly entertaining, and very funny. Veber writes a thoughtful, hilarious film, and directs it with tenderness and spirit.
review by supernothingman |
