Review of Melancholia (2011) by Rodney W — 05 Jul 2018
This is the first Lars von Trier film I watch, and I can see why he is such a controversial film director. This is the most depressing and choking movies I've ever seen, but it's also one of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen. The using of metaphors and imagery in this movie is unbelievably great. everything begins to make sense towards the end so all the questions and confusion of the beginning makes sense. If you are patient enough and curious enough you will be greatly rewarded. The first act is the most enjoyable act in this movie. Trying to understand the metaphors, I felt like I was putting puzzle pieces and solving a very complicated mystery. The second act suffered at its beginning when the movie changed and became less sophisticated, and the message of the movie became on the nose. The movie picks up at the end of the second act, and seemed to be an intense sci-fi movie.
Charlotte Gainsbourg was terrific in this movie. Sometimes I hate you so much, Kirsten, but definitely not in Melancholia. She gave her best performance in this movie. I don't like Kirsten Dunst but after watching this movie, I have a completely different opinion about her.
Melancholia is pure cinema, and one of the most memorable experiences ever!
(8.5/10).
This review of Melancholia (2011) was written by Rodney W on 05 Jul 2018.
Melancholia has generally received positive reviews.
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