Review of Melancholia (2011) by Brock R — 01 Jun 2013

Lars von Trier keeps getting better. Melancholia is a rich, rotting, ecstatic, meditation that is plodding, sensitive, indulgent, and deeply satisfying.

This review of Melancholia (2011) was written by Brock R on 01 Jun 2013.

Melancholia has generally received positive reviews.

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