Starts as if there is a movie without a plot and weaves a web of intrigue and unknown choices; best parts are Rylance's character being unfamiliar with theatre

A well acted, well written, intriguing drama examining sex, loyalty, and lies. The only mark against it is the distractingly obvious product placement.

Chereau's direction allows us to not only see bodies colliding, but the psychology that takes place in the bedroom, and how the chracter's actions affect their lives beyond closed doors. Fox and Rylance give it their all -- they are completely, and equally naked, both physically and emotionally. This, like many other films that flirt with the pornographic, ends up being a flat, tedious chore to sit through.

A film that promises much more than it delivers, and the "real" sex seems to have no effect on the vacuous lives depicted just rather vacuously.A film where somebody playing a Clash CD is a sign of some kind of authenticity.

Poorly handled and at times feels a 3 hour film, with not enough of a story to begin with.

So-so. Starts well enough. Had a fair amount of intrigue, but just when you think the movie is going to kick up a notch, it goes in a dull, pointless direction. From then on it drifts and ultimately goes nowhere. Good performance by Kerry Fox. Mark Rylance is irritating, however.

paixão e desejo, o casamento e a solidão, ressoam com força inconfundível.

it seems to rely too much on nudity before it establishes its footing elsewhere

pretty mediocre considering how genious Mark Rylance typically is...I didn't feel the need to even finish it even...I'll stick to Mark Rylance doing Shakespeare.

A somewhat difficult film to watch, as relationships and motivations were not always apparent. The sex was desperate and almost brutal and belied the title, as intimacy seemed to be the one thing missing from the affair. The lead Actress, Kerry Fox, while not a classic beauty, still managed to command the screen. Mark Rylance brought a simmering rage to his character, as Jay, the obsessed lover. And Timothy Spall was quietly understated as the cuckolded husband who evoked pity more than empathy. It was good to see Marianne Faithful as the ditzy friend, Betty, who nevertheless causes Claire to face her dilemma with honesty.

Extreme use of raw sexuality, but movie isn't that gud.

Diverting, intense and provocative psycho-sexual drama fueled by its explicit love scenes, true-to-life portrayals and exceptional performances.

This film is really really really really crappy. The sex scenes do NOTHING for the film. The concept is pretty good, and real, frankly, which I have no problem with, but so many of the characters were long winded and on a soap box. It was so stupid. I lost interest. Some of the characters made no sense to be a part of the film, either.

"Intimacy" is a pretty depressing picture. A guy named Jay is having an affair (well more like a Last Tango In Paris affair) with this mature woman named Claire. The meet, have small talk, and then have quick sex. How these two meet in the first place? and wouldn't Claire have anything to say Jay since they keep meeting every Wednesday afternoon? Later on Jay stalks and finds a bit about Claire's personal life (an amtaure theater actress) and meets even Claire's husband played by Timothy Spall. I knew a bit about Jay's personal life in this film. Two kids and an ex-wife, works as a head bartender, befriends a gay man who gives honest suggestions about Jay's personal affair, another friend who keeps crashing by his place, and Jay's frustration dealing with loneliness. This film wouldn't be so bad if their was some sort of connection between the main character Jay and Claire but there isn't really and left me with the feeling of hollowness. The raw sex becomes reptitive and dull since it's clear there is no real intimacy between the two lonely souls. Sad.

something about brit actors that makes them seem to be more honest with their (acting) emotion...

Oldukça cà 1/4retkar...

So , do u know why french movies shud be watched .... this movie is the reason .... I dont care what the critics have to say , I have an alltogether different review for the film ..... Something that would make u have a relatonship status as "Single and wanna enjoy every night in bed with _____" !! :D :D .... Excellent !

Lame, boring, non exciting, and a complete waste of 2 hours. NEXT...

Better than most movies,.Doesnt remind me of another movie either,.It also is a little deeper than most MOVIEs OF THE WEEK drab. Plus, the acting was well done and thoughtful, with a high dose of vulnerability.

The only one I felt bad for was Timothy Spall.