Close-up shots can be used for a myriad of reasons. For example, they could be used to hide a background/setting from the viewer however they could also be used to exaggerate the emotion on an actor's face. They could also be used together for different effects, for example, a big close up could pan out to a medium close up, slowly revealing the environment to the viewer.
Example:
This is a shot from the film Taken. This BCU (Big Close Up) shot is used to create a sense of drama. This effect is achieved as, in this scene, the girl depicted is unaware of her surroundings which is a terrifying situation in which to be. The viewer, by not being shown the surroundings thanks to the BCU is pulled into feeling the terror felt on screen by the main character's daughter.
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