Review of Melancholia (2011) by Katey Rich for CinemaBlend.com — 14 Sep 2011

A fantastic performance from Kiefer Sutherland.

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This review of Melancholia (2011) was written by Katey Rich and published by CinemaBlend.com on 14 Sep 2011.

Melancholia has generally received positive reviews.

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