Melancholia

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Gregory N @GregoryMN 20h Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg are luminescent, but not the characters they play. If the world ends and takes the whiny Justine with it, then there's something positive about the ending. Needless to say, it all must be some sort of metaphor, because the science is impossible. "Sometimes, I just hate you so much, Justine." See more Joseph G @LicenseToChivalry007 3d Let's be clear, this is a quintessential Lars von Trier film. It's a niche film meant for an audience who appreciates films like this. I am one of those people, but this film is still a must-see. Kirsten Dunst's performance in Melancholia was the key to the movie's success. Her portrayal of Justine, a depressed, grieving bride who, while at times a mess and dependent on the approval of others. Surrounded by a stern mother and a womanizing father, Justine searches for meaning and purpose while the world around her slowly unravels. Dunst never misses a beat, and her quiet self-awareness in the face of impending doom deepens the character’s development. She’s flawed and fragile, but those are often the most memorable characters. See more Greg F. @GregAF Feb 21 This is a love it or hate it movie. If I tried to explain it to someone it would not make any sense. The acting is fantastic. I think the movie is a little longer than it, maybe, needs to be. I find myself wanting to criticize this movie but I can’t without telling you about it but it wont make sense and I don’t want to discourage anyone from watching it because you might like it. If you’re into dramatic and non traditional films this is one you might like. See more jerry s Jan 3 I saw this movie a while back. Halfway through I was screaming at the screen at the POS. By the time the movie ended, I thought it was genius. Just rewatched. Either you give it a zero, or five stars, nothing in between. I'm going with genius. See what you think See more Francis S Nov 17 It really, really wants to be profound. It really isn't. Melancholia is an unimaginative and mean spirited play where nothing happens. The film's main plot revolves around the end of the world, and yet, the writer has nothing of value to convey or tell us about it. You would think such a big plot could bring out the best in a writer and in his characters but no. At the end we are left with some pretty shots of the beautiful Kirsten Dunst under the Moon that lack any deeper meaning or symbolism, and that's about it. When a writer has nothing good to say, he writes something like Melancholia. See more Ivy C. Oct 27 After too much time trying to figure out why is movie exists, I have concluded that it exists to try to make viewers think it is profound. I now realize that the most profound thing about this movie is it utter lack of profundity. Was it meant to be a joke or a “trick”? The cast, the disaster that never was? I feel as though a joke was pulled on me and I feel as if I was completely taken. See more Read all reviews

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