Review of Melancholia (2011) by Melissa D — 26 Nov 2012

Kirsten Dunst is right at home and I loved watching her in it.

This review of Melancholia (2011) was written by Melissa D on 26 Nov 2012.

Melancholia has generally received positive reviews.

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