Review of Melancholia (2011) by Hannah B — 15 Feb 2013
One of my favorite films of 2011 ,The movie is about the nature of depression and how 2 sisters go through it. Kirsten Dunst (Justine) accepts her melancholia by the time a planet that was hiding behind the sun threatens to collide the Earth, while other sister (Charlotte Gainsbourg - Clair) is afraid to face the reality and her own personal emotions.
If you have any little doubt whether you want to watch this movie or not, you better don't, because this is not for everyone, and if you still want to see this then prepare yourself for what you're going to face.
The movie is all about how Lars Von Trier sees the world, the people and the dearness between them. It's beautiful, it's real, it's disgusting, it's terrifying - it all depends on how you want to perceive this film.
The opening and the ending scenes are mesmerizing! The music used in the film is taken from Wagner's ''Tristan and Isolde'' opera which fits the movie. Cinematography - amazes. Special effects, not for 3D, but are very realistic and breathtaking.
Kirsten Dunst gives us her best performance to date, forget the girl in Spider-man, this is a new level for her.
This review of Melancholia (2011) was written by Hannah B on 15 Feb 2013.
Melancholia has generally received positive reviews.
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