Bringing Out the Dead - (Scorsese;1999;USA) - ***
Over two days a paramedic is haunted by ghosts of the people he didn't save as he befriends the daughter of a dying man.
A good film, but overlong. Other then Scorsese's direction, nothing else shines as above good. Many moments remind me of Taxi Driver, especially in some narrated parts.

Closer - (Nichols;2004;USA) - ***1/2
Two couples are filled with lies and adultery as the four people try to work out some kind of happiness while holding onto truth.
Nichols brought a magical quality to Angels in America, however this is much better. This doesn't bring us a romantic story with all the happy endings from the cliche store. We are presented a realistic depiction of deceit in relationships. Nichols directs the film wonderfully and the cast supports it as well. Law, Portman, Roberts, and Owen are all very good in their respective roles.