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A Closed Book Reviews

2009

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A brilliant author, blinded in a horrific car accident, takes on a beautiful female assistant to help him complete his latest book. But events quickly spiral out of control as the assistant begins to pursue a deadly agenda of her own... Read more

Starring	Daryl Hannah, Tom Conti, Miriam Margolyes, Simon MacCorkindale
Director	Raoul Ruiz
Genres	Drama

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- Raoul Ruiz apologists have got their work cut out with this musty âSleuthâ imitation which goes right ahead and... read more on Time Out
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- - David Jenkins
  - Time Out
  - 17 Feb 2010 at 02:46
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  Terrible film
  
  I rented this film cos the story line sounded good I was the first to view this film and after watching it thought it was a rubbish film with a terrible story ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 09 Mar 2010 at 19:26
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  Good movie
  
  I really enjoyed this movie easy to watch and perfect if you want a change from the normal movies this movie is a weird movie but a good movie certainly worth a... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 15 Jun 2011 at 21:28
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  Interesting viewing
  
  The movie was interesting in the way it was made. It could easily be put on stage because it was mainly based in a couple of rooms. Full of suspense but had a ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 14 Jun 2011 at 20:55
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  weird film!!
  
  Its a good film but soo weird!!
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 11 Apr 2011 at 11:26
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  A closed book
  
  This was a very good film with powerful acting and as you thinkhow it is going there are twist & turns to the story.
  
  the assistant turns into ... read more »
  
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- - Pendenis
  - 3 reviews
  - Wellington
  - 29 Jan 2011 at 15:08
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  A Closed Book
  
  Very disappointing. From the online reviews and blurb, I expected a really good psych thriller. I didn't get it, instead I got a rather washed-up Darryl ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - South London
  - 09 Oct 2010 at 18:57
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  A closed book
  
  In one word......
  
  Rubbish. Slow, boring, no plot, and a naff ending. I wouldnt bother with it. I sat through it hoping it would perk up, but.......it... read more »
  
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- - radley37
  - 17 reviews
  - Abingdon
  - 02 Oct 2010 at 22:22
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  Can Tom and Daryly hold us for 90mins or so?
  
  This pot-boiler of a pyshological drama (hardly thrilling) moves so slowly as almost to redfine inertia. The plot line is as thin as fag paper. The ... read more »
  
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- - Benhuczek
  - 143 reviews
  - London
  - 14 Aug 2010 at 10:10
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  A Closed Book
  
  Some of the reviews posted already have been somewhat negative and slightly harsh in my opinion.
  
  The movie is a slow boiling psycholgical thriller ... read more »
  
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- - Wanderer
  - 17 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 13 Aug 2010 at 17:28
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  You'll be stabbing your eyes out too
  
  We knew this would be a bad movie, but thought it might be one of those 'so bad it's good' films. No, it's just bad.
  
  A plodding bore ... read more »
  
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  - Manchester, England
  - 03 Jul 2010 at 16:28
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  Keep it closed!
  
  This was the worst film I have sat through in a while, it was very slow paced and boring. Maybe with a few more actors and a faster pace it may have been worth ... read more »
  
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- - Nikki79
  - 7 reviews
  - Bournemouth
  - 09 Jun 2010 at 16:05
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- - 6
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  Terrible film
  
  I rented this film cos the story line sounded good I was the first to view this film and after watching it thought it was a rubbish film with a terrible story ... read more »
  
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  - 09 Mar 2010 at 19:26
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  Interestingly told
  
  Not a fast paced film, very slow but cleverly told keeps you watching. The film centers on only the 2 main characters so you'll either really enjoy it or ... read more »
  
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- - pasta123
  - 10 reviews
  - Kent
  - 17 Mar 2010 at 15:05
- - 2
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  A Book That Should Have Remained Close
  
  What a baffling and terrible film. How ever did this make it to the cinema when it would have looked extended as a half-hour ITV drama? Horrible characters and ... read more »
  
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- - Bribaba
  - 146 reviews
  - London
  - 20 Apr 2010 at 12:57
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  You'll be stabbing your eyes out too
  
  We knew this would be a bad movie, but thought it might be one of those 'so bad it's good' films. No, it's just bad.
  
  A plodding bore ... read more »
  
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  - Manchester, England
  - 03 Jul 2010 at 16:28
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  You can't judge a book by it's cover?
  
  This book should never have been opened, do what it says & close it. This film is slow & dull with a basic set & just a few actors to support a ... read more »
  
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- - SPECIALIST
  - 3 reviews
  - Sheerness
  - 21 Apr 2010 at 12:01
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  not my cup of tea
  
  this film was so bad we couldn't be bothered to watch it all the way to the end. Boring!
  
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- - RaineyD
  - 1 review
  - Cambs
  - 26 Apr 2010 at 09:33
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  Don't open it.
  
  Tom Conti was born with a voice that would eventually prove a blessing.With its deep, sonerous tones, it has enabled him to play dozens of chilling and ... read more »
  
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- - Nitaray
  - 218 reviews
  - Farnham
  - 23 May 2010 at 13:30
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  closed
  
  not as good as was expected going by the reviews ...
  
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- - a customer
  - england
  - 29 Apr 2010 at 16:52
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  Book is Better
  
  I was a bit dissapointed with some aspects of the film, however this probably happens when you have read the book already. Tom Conti was really good and worth a... read more »
  
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- - Starlett
  - 2 reviews
  - Loughborough
  - 04 May 2010 at 00:35
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  brilliant and clever
  
  this is a great psychological thriller which keeps you guessing the story all way through, would highly recommend watching it and darayll hannah was surberb it ... read more »
  
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- - catwoman71
  - 4 reviews
  - Barnstaple
  - 19 May 2010 at 19:33

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- Raoul Ruiz apologists have got their work cut out with this musty âSleuthâ imitation which goes right ahead and... read more on Time Out
- 94508
- - David Jenkins
  - Time Out
  - 17 Feb 2010 at 02:46

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