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The Closet
Sometimes to save your skin, you have to come out of the closet... or go in!
Sometimes to save your skin, you have to come out of the closet... or...
Comedy - 2001
The Closet
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A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.
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Details

Runtime:
84 min
Release date:
17 Jan 2001
Country:
FR
Languages:
French
Budget:
$95,130,000
Revenue:
$50,104,745
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
One reason that Veber's comic ideas are so effective is that, in addition to being very funny, they hit on the sort of sociological issues that people really do think about.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Jul 2001
fresh:
While the generally sunny tone and faultlessly charming execution of the movie ... keeps things bubbling along, there's a cauldron churning somewhere beneath.
– Geoff Pevere,
Toronto Star,
18 Jul 2001
fresh:
Perfectly built French tickler.
– Lisa Schwarzbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jul 2001
fresh:
The level of acting elevates The Closet.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
10 Jul 2001
fresh:
A tour de farce from France's funniest filmmaker, Francis Veber.
– Rita Kempley,
Washington Post,
6 Jul 2001
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