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Close My Eyes

Close My Eyes

Drama · Romance · 1991

After some years of tension, Richard begins a sexual relationship with his sister Natalie. Now married, the relationship proves dangerously obsessional.

Movie details

Close My Eyes

“There are some relationships so taboo they're irresistible.”

1991 Drama · Romance 1h 49m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

5.8 / 10

Community rating

After some years of tension, Richard begins a sexual relationship with his sister Natalie. Now married, the relationship proves dangerously obsessional.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Stephen Poliakoff

Written by

Stephen Poliakoff

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Sinclair

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Richard

Saskia Reeves

Saskia Reeves

Natalie Bryant

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Colin

Lesley Sharp

Lesley Sharp

Jessica

Kate Gartside

Kate Gartside

Paula

K

Karen Knight

Philippa

Court is in session

Put Close My Eyes on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.