Review of Melancholia (2011) by Eric B — 26 Oct 2012

Bizarre and beautiful. Disturbing yet deeply affecting.

This review of Melancholia (2011) was written by Eric B on 26 Oct 2012.

Melancholia has generally received positive reviews.

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