Closure (I) (2018) User Reviews

Great story about letting go

[tonyamskoog · 7/10 · 18 December 2020]

Loved Catia Ojeda's performance, very honest, genuine and loved the beats/moments she took. I enjoyed the surprise revelation in Nina's journey to find her sister. Definitely worth the watch - a solid, fun story about family and letting go.

This is a low-budget indie film that is definitely worth seeing

[DEH_in_CA · 10/10 · 4 October 2019]

This film has garnered a lot of attention and awards at indie film festivals in the U.S. and abroad. I caught it at the Manhattan Film Festival last spring, and thought it was great. A set of quirky characters, and engaging plot, and just enough laughs to make it fun. Don't miss it, I'm hoping it will be widely available via streaming soon.

Offbeat and endearing indie

[thejhorton · 6 May 2020]

It's well written, witty and very well shot. Strong performances. Really captured a specific side of Los Angeles. Very fun movie.

A Charming Comedy

[JGReviews · 9/10 · 1 May 2020]

Closure is a unique indie film -- part off-beat comedy and part twist on the old LA based noir film. I seek out indie films like these because they bring different perspectives and different takes on genres. It always helps too when you see all those film festival laurels on the poster to know that it's going to be a good use of your time. Apparently the film won several awards too. The story is funny and engaging. It follows Nina, whose mother recently died, as she tries to track down her missing sister and encounters a bunch of unusual LA residents along the way. It's subtly absurdist and in many ways is a charming fish out of water comedy. I think it's definitely worth a watch.

Great comedy with suspense

[directortim2012 · 9/10 · 1 May 2020]

Terrific job by the writer-director and the whole cast on this fine indie. This movie has some fun sending up my hometown of L.A. And though I love Los Angeles, hey, we deserve a little skewering. But the film also deftly mixes drama and suspense as well. The end result is a very entertaining, delightfully fun movie with just a dash of edge. I loved it!

Well worth the watch

[jimlewisjr · 10/10 · 4 May 2020]

This is great movie. Good script with some really funny situations, characters and lines. Solid performances and enjoyable to watch.

LA Film Noir/Dramady

[cpotthast · 10/10 · 25 October 2019]

What a great film, especially for an indie..interesting story that kept me hooked until the last frame, great cast playing cool and quirky characters in wonderful performances, well directed and photographed. Smartly written tone that goes from funny to dark without missing a beat.....highly recommend!!!

Dark Comedy/Suspense at Its Finest!

[hollywoodkiddo · 10/10 · 21 October 2019]

Without giving away any spoilers, the film is about a woman who travels to LA to find her missing sister. Sounds simple enough, but in true La La Land fashion, things just get weirder and weirder. The writing is fantastic, and the performances from the entire cast are brilliant- especially Catia Ojeda. Loved the movie from start to finish- highly recommend!

Smart and funny film

[JCanni68 · 9/10 · 5 May 2020]

I enjoyed going along for the fun ride of a woman searching for her missing sister in this clever, witty dark comedy. The lead character's misadventures provide a lot of laughs, action and drama, and the story has some juicy twists. And through it all, the character is forced to do some soul-searching and growing, coming to some insightful conclusions. And the film itself serves as a fun satire of society. Definitely worth checking out.

Suspenseful and quirky

[kelly-47447 · 10/10 · 17 November 2019]

Full of funny characters twisted into a dark comedy, this is a suspenseful story! It keeps you on the edge while providing moments of comic relief!

LA All Day

[wjaywill · 9/10 · 4 May 2020]

I love the combination of comedy and drama. I mean that's pretty much what life is, right? This film definitely handled it well. I loved the setting and characters as well. I don't care how many times LA is used as the setting for a film. It is such an interesting place with so many different areas and people that some weird stuff is bound to happen. Closure does a really great job of capturing that LA feeling.

solid indie comedy

[williamgway · 8/10 · 1 May 2020]

Good film. I find it is easy for indie films to fail at comedy. But this delivers well, and with solid acting. The story is funny and the production value pretty good. A great job looking at family relationships and how they work (or don't). Good film worthy of a watch.

Great Independent Dark Comedy!

[grissom-lisa · 10/10 · 22 November 2019]

I loved this film! Well-written and directed with wonderful quirky characters and an engaging plot that kept me guessing all the way through. The cast is fantastic throughout. Highly recommend!

Comedy, Action, Drama seamlessly woven

[metroran · 9/10 · 6 May 2020]

"Closure" is a delightful blend of tones, and Alex Goldberg handles all of them expertly. He gets excellent performances from his entire cast, particularly the lead Catia Ojeda whose journey to find her sister takes her into comic and sinister settings in an L.A. world that is entertaining and gripping. The technicals in this indie film are first rate, and, with many unexpected twists and turns, "Closure" is worth the time. Take a look.

Fun and intriguing

[andrewtschroeder · 9/10 · 3 May 2020]

This is a fun and intriguing mystery. The acting is strong, Catia Ojeda does a great job as the lead. Its a funny film with a lot of quirky characters, it also looks great. Bonus: Dee Wallace is in it!

What an elegant film!

[antoinepana · 9/10 · 3 June 2020]

I enjoyed the story, it's full of irony and melancholy. It's funny and crazy. There are so many original characters and situations, and some great lines, too. The cinematography is nice and the acting is perfect. A great watch!

Fun indie romp

[acjmc · 10/10 · 28 December 2019]

A fun indie movie that exemplifies the SoCal experience with all the characterizations you would expect. Check it out if you can

Most excellent!

[debijohess · 8/10 · 12 December 2019]

I'm tough on comedy and I found this well written film to be a top notch comedy/drama right up there with the best studio films I have seen. Very cleverly plotted and the lead, Catia Ojeda, was spot on in every situation with her acting skills. All the characters were amazing, the sets well done, the production value very high, and the laughs just hanging out there to grab. I would highly recommend a watch. It's both toughing and hilarious. Well done to all cast and crew!

Great Dark Comedy LA Noir Indie

[lyttondennis · 10/10 · 21 April 2020]

Catia Ojeda was great with her earnest, WTF character Nina looking for her long lost sister after her mom dies. She navigates the classic LA shtick of weirdos and parking lots and seedy bars and bungalow apartments. Having grown up and lived in LA for years writer-director Alex Goldberg captures this vibe well.

Go put Closure on your coronial end times streaming queue!

One of the best movies I've see this year

[abernstein1990 · 10/10 · 22 April 2020]

Closure was an unexpected gem! A really touching and funny take on the "looking for my lost relative" story, with a twist at the end that is an existential gut punch. It also does a really fun job of skewering LA culture and all of its wacky, zany inhabitants.

Certainly worth watching you won't be disappointed.

[jimborussell · 9/10 · 22 November 2021]

Funny, well written, fun and clever.

Cast was outstanding and a high production value. Certainly worth watching you won't be disappointed. Comedy with twists and real life moments that will keep you engaged throughout the film.

Hilarious!

[skinnyrie · 10/10 · 2 November 2021]

Funny, Funny, Funny!!! I do not want to give spoilers but HAH HAH!!! I enjoyed watching this Indy film! It's no wonder it won so many film festivals. Great, great acting. It was well written, clever, Dark funny, quirky and uncomfortable for the main character which made it even more delightful! I am howling still. I've seen just about every big budget films this year and so far, this is the only film to make me laugh like this!!! We'll done!

Loved it!

[frankenyolandi · 10/10 · 8 May 2020]

Close is a fabulous film, funny, but also touches on a lot of other emotions too. The mix of genres makes for an interesting and entertaining viewing experience. It is very well written with a strong story, great casing, and beautifully shot. There were a few very memorable and quirky moments in there that I absolutely loved, but I won't give anything away.

You're no longer in Kansas!

[BigHarvey · 8/10 · 24 May 2021]

From the opening scene where our protagonist, Nina, fresh from Kansas is asked by a cabbie, "what was in the luggage?" and she responds "my mother" you know this film was going to be fun. This is a lovely fish out of water story as Nina traverses the surreal realms of Los Angeles with all of its eccentricity. She is in search of her sister who seems to have disappeared into a bizarre lifestyle. Part detective story and part journey of self-discovery, "Closure" leads Nina on a bizarre journey where she encounters some wonderfully outrageous characters. A pair of L. A. detectives she enlists to aid her are particularly amusing. And then of course when Dee Wallace shows up, it's such a wonderful turn of events. As a modest budget indie, this film entertains.

Funny with a good storyline

[ismaeltrevizo · 10/10 · 25 April 2020]

This movie is different from what I have seen in the past. I thought the characters were hilarious. They were also unpredictable unlike other movies. The story kept me a bit in suspense. I really enjoyed how the ending turned out. Not how you would have expected, after all the things main character went through to get there. Would definitely recommend this film. Great cast too.