Based on the Marber play of the same name, Closer is a tale of tormented love. Jude Law, the most seen actor of the season, stars as a writer who betrays girlfriend Natalie Portman for Julia Roberts, who becomes Clive Owen's lover. The film is supposedly about very dark, frighteningly loathsome people, nevertheless real, and relatable.

Nichols has hinted that the film is laced with humour, and he's one of the few directors whose tall claims aren't as tall.

So what can we look forward to? A nasty, bitter, painful film that makes you laugh.

Wow.