This movie was incredibly intriguing, but I most definitely would not recommend it for anyone my age. The sexual dialogue was harsh, as was the language and general subject matter. The only prolific drug use that could be a problem would be the cigarette use, but generally, I didn't find that to be much of a problem. Honestly, this movie just simply wouldn't be appropriate for children because the subject matter would be of no interest to them. The movie ingeniously depicts love, infatuation, and betrayal, all of which really aren't big sellers for high school kids my age, or any younger. Make no mistake; I really did enjoy this movie immensely. It included performances by Clive Owen, Julia Roberts, Jude Law, and Natalie Portman that were beyond my realm of comprehension, and the story unraveled in a way that it held my attention and emotions. It was brilliantly directed by one of my most idolized directors, Mike Nichols. For an adult night out, this movie would be a recommendation from me. It brought a lot of issues to the surface of my mind, and I predict I will still be thinking about it for some time.

The story is honest in its portrayal of the values our kids are going to find in our cuture. These are not healthy values, but they are an extension of the acquisitive, manipulative, objectifying ways that our capitalist/materialist society instills in our kids every day in commercials, films, and TV shows of all stripes. I think "Closer" be usefal as a teaching tool--however, the kids have to be of an age when they have been exposed to sexual exploitation in our culture. However, if stark truth without cushioning in not to your taste, stay away and keep your kids away.