Review of Melancholia (2011) by Stephen Whitty for Newark Star-Ledger — 11 Nov 2011
Pain isn't the path to sainthood but, often, only more misery. There's nothing beautiful about it at all. Except, perhaps, to von Trier, who continues to find it inspiring -- particularly when it's being visited upon pale, pretty, naked young women.
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This review of Melancholia (2011) was written by Stephen Whitty and published by Newark Star-Ledger on 11 Nov 2011.
Melancholia has generally received positive reviews.
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