The Closet | 
 enlarge | Director: Francis Veber
Actors: Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, Thierry Lhermitte, Michèle Laroque, Jean Rochefort
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
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Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 7743
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: French (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 84
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: DISD23826D
ISBN: 0788831070
UPC: 786936163803
EAN: 9780788831072
ASIN: B00005OSLQ
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: November 13, 2001
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Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 05/06/2003 Rating: R
Amazon.com
French humor, which isn't exactly subtle, is delivered via an especially broad premise in The Closet. A nebbish (Daniel Auteuil) who works at a condom manufacturer learns he's about to be fired; with the help of his neighbor, he pretends to be gay so his boss can't fire him without seeming prejudiced. Then a bigoted coworker (Gerard Depardieu) tries to worm his way into the nebbish's good graces because he's afraid of being fired. In the wrong hands, The Closet could be ham-fisted slapstick. What makes this movie truly delightful is the superb understatement with which every gag is handled; even the sight of Auteuil wearing a giant condom tip on his head has an impeccable deadpan grace. All the performances are excellent; Depardieu's smarm is particularly delicious. Each scene takes a new twist of social discomfort and befuddlement in this winning comedy. --Bret Fetzer
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 Delightful and funny September 2, 2008
This was a really funny movie. I usually don't like reading sub-titles, but I hardly even noticed them because the movie was so good. The humor is understated and well-done. I highly recommend this movie.
Excellent movie! February 22, 2008
I bought this movie for a our languages department - we show movies and have pizza as an evening activity. I saw the film a few years ago and watched it again - it's hilarious!! Daniel Auteuil is a brilliant actor (see The Eighth Day 1996). There is one racy bit though which is why it's an R and some suggestive language.
Funny Take on Society and Sexuality November 2, 2007
This film was an interesting look at how people tiptoe around sexuality. The acting was well done, and the cliche characteristics of the homophobic are exagerated to show just how silly they really are. It is a light-hearted look at something serious (possibly the best way to do it). It was above all entertaining, which is really all that I require from a movie.
 Star-studded but weak September 27, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
First, let me say that I am NOT terribly familiar with French culture. Secondly, let me say that I do speak Spanish and so can hear much of what is being said in the original French, and the subtitles are atrocious! Overall, this film simply isn't all that funny. But for a French film, I was surprised at how light it was and that it made it to the shelf. I can peel layers off any film, no matter how stupid, and analyze it to death, discussing all the ideas and themes and all that. But I won't do it here because the only theme that is dealt with is that of the French view of humanity. But I'll let you figure that out. Don't expect to laugh much, though, unless, perhaps, you're French.
Primero, tengo que admitir que no sé mucho de la cultura de Francia. Segundo, si los subtitulos en espanol son tan horribles como los del inglés, no vale la pena. Sobre todo, ese film no es muy comico ni divertido. Es casi un chulo. Realmente solo se trata de UN tema, pero por haber sido un film de Francia, no es muy pesado. Miralo si quieres, pero en mi opinion, es tiempo mal gastado.
Not so funny June 12, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Yes, the acting is good, and the filming is more than adequate. But the truth is that this film is not very funny. The problem is the script. It is bland and sometimes confusing. There really is no point to it. (Is it for or against homosexuality?) The "R" rating is strictly for a few seconds of fake sex filmed at a distance. And there is no point to that either. This movie is simply not up to Veber's zany La Cage Aux Folles or his mildly humorous The Dinner Game.
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