Le placard 2001

Critics score:
86 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press: Auteuil continues to amaze, remaking himself with every new film. Read more

John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune: We are left with a mildly amusing comedy and the lingering memory of a sterling cast that deserved better material. Read more

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Susan Stark, Detroit News: Timely as it is funny. Read more

Rex McDowell, Dallas Morning News: [Auteuil] deftly achieves what amounts to an actor's paradox: He brings to the forefront a character who exists in the background. Read more

David Germain, Associated Press: The Closet will not appeal to all moviegoers, but it will find a niche audience of viewers hungry for brisk, smart comedies. Read more

Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star: While the generally sunny tone and faultlessly charming execution of the movie ... keeps things bubbling along, there's a cauldron churning somewhere beneath. Read more

Stephen Holden, New York Times: Beneath the film's satire beats a heart of mush. Read more

Mark Rahner, Seattle Times: A refreshing satire. Read more

Louis B. Parks, Houston Chronicle: Anyone expecting a serious reflection on gay or social themes or the current state of sexual attitudes in France will not find it. This sweet-natured movie is mainly for laughs. Read more

Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: Perfectly built French tickler. Read more

John Anderson, Newsday: There's just not a lot of freshness in this Closet. Read more

Andrew Sarris, New York Observer: Floats with the buoyancy of a delicious French souffle. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: The level of acting elevates The Closet. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: The screenplay relies too much on the first level of its premise and doesn't push into unexpected places. Read more

Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle: The Closet worthy of coming out for. Read more

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Dennis Lim, Village Voice: Three's Company reruns are on every night and they're free. Read more

Desson Thomson, Washington Post: Wins you over with its devastating simplicity. Read more

Rita Kempley, Washington Post: A tour de farce from France's funniest filmmaker, Francis Veber. Read more