Review of Melancholia (2011) by Mrtonight — 12 Nov 2011

One word: beautiful. depressing, convulsive but penetrative. Love Dunst, Gainsbourg and Trier is really a great director. Melancholia is a state of mind.

This review of Melancholia (2011) was written by Mrtonight on 12 Nov 2011.

Melancholia has generally received positive reviews.

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