With no one to turn to and no one to trust, a female bodyguard must protect a rich, young heiress in Casablanca when kidnappers go after her.
A female version of “Man on Fire” (2004) taking out most of the Hollywood aspects in regard to character and story development. With no cheesy lines or slow-mo for dramatic effect, “Close” is loosely based on Jacquie Davis, a world-class bodyguard who, in the last 30 years, has been “stabbed, shot at, and thrown through a window” protecting from the Beckhams to the royal family.
The editing controls the pace, balances action and drama, moves the story forward, and reveals the information when it needs to be revealed. Also, amazing cinematography and Vicky Jewson’s directing gives the opportunity to Noomi Rapace and Sophie Nélisse to unfold their amazing acting skills. Needless to say that given the right training, project, and budget, Rapace can prove herself being top-notch action heroin as (among others) Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman have in “Atomic Blonde” (2017) and “Kill Bill” (2003) respectively.
Netflix productions can go either way. “Close” went the right way and we can only hope that they produce more heartfelt action/thriller films and humanised heroes and heroines like this one.
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I could not agree more. I would recommend this film to anyone who is looking for a great night of entertainment.
Indeed. Realistic and brutal.
For an action junkie like me this one kept me busy and on the front edge of the sofa. At the end I was fairly tired and drained of all adrenaline. Good entertainment
It was exhilarating, indeed. Noomi Rapace and Vicky Jewson made a hell of a team in front and behind the camera respectively. Glad you enjoy it.