Melancholia
Magnolia Films | Release Date: November 11, 2011
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LatinCritic13Mar 23, 2019
This film is beautiful and depressing of how the whole story unfolds when two Planets collide together in the film's last minute thanks to the excellent performances by Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg. No wonder why Lars von Trier isThis film is beautiful and depressing of how the whole story unfolds when two Planets collide together in the film's last minute thanks to the excellent performances by Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg. No wonder why Lars von Trier is breaking a lot of boundaries in all of his films when he is trying to cover that certain topic based on his philosophical ideologies he make.… Expand
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John935Jul 31, 2022
I am writing this 10 years after Melancholia was released and I´m competing with more than 100 amateur reviews but I´m in the middle of revisiting Melancholia and can say confidently it ´holds up well´, i.e., it´s still worth seeing, andI am writing this 10 years after Melancholia was released and I´m competing with more than 100 amateur reviews but I´m in the middle of revisiting Melancholia and can say confidently it ´holds up well´, i.e., it´s still worth seeing, and pondering. Of course it´s audacious and a bit nuts but it wants to be both so it succeeds in that regard. Simultaneously funny and uncomfortable. It´s von Trier´s vision of, well, a bunch of things. And we don´t have to ´like´ it. But you might.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoMay 17, 2017
"Melancholia" was a great movie, the first part was slow in the beginning but in the end it was good, and it gives us for what follows, the second part that was the most interesting, and in a row I leave restless and tense, and In that I had"Melancholia" was a great movie, the first part was slow in the beginning but in the end it was good, and it gives us for what follows, the second part that was the most interesting, and in a row I leave restless and tense, and In that I had looked for in the film, to feel tense and to feel that everything is lost, and that the fear and the sadness invade to me, but so it is the film, the cast was very good, the history very good, and the effects are good, If you want an end to the world that gives you a lot of tension, this movie is for you.… Expand
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KrissTolliday14Oct 21, 2016
Kirsten Dunst stars in Lars Von Trier's sci-fi extravaganza which investigates the internal situations of individuals on Earth whilst science threatens to end humanity. The film is split into two halves following one of two sisters each timeKirsten Dunst stars in Lars Von Trier's sci-fi extravaganza which investigates the internal situations of individuals on Earth whilst science threatens to end humanity. The film is split into two halves following one of two sisters each time as they both battle depression and anxiety issues. It is in this first half where we learn more of Justine, played by Dunst, who deteriorates rapidly during her lavish wedding day and the second is Claire, her sister, struggling to cope with her sister's downfall and the fact that she may never see her family again. Justine's section is fantastic. The slow burn look at a person's fall from grace. We never quite know why she is like she is which makes it feel all the more real. Despite only spending a night with these characters it is as if you have known them for much longer with each one fleshed out and boasting depth. The second half however begins to drag and remove any initial enjoyment. It starts well but by the climax Melancholia has out stayed it's welcome. The title is for the mysterious planet that threatens to collide with Earth and it is this 'character' that is the issue with the film. If it is to be as pivotal as it is then the first half needs more resemblance to it and there is very little science fiction elements in there. However it is this area that could easily have been removed and the drama being left to the humans of the story. Von Trier has gone to lengths and depths for this film and it, at times, is mesmerising but ultimately the long running time and the second half do deflate it. Dunst is excellent and deserved more than just the Best Actress at Cannes awards, and Von Trier's script feels real and researched. If only he hadn't of taken it so far this could have been a masterpiece.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017
Your problems mean **** compared to the magnitude of the universe.

Pretty much the best looking movie of Von Trier.

Great images, great musica, and the ending is so brutal.
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amheretojudgeSep 17, 2018
the genres gets culminated into a poetry..

Melancholia Melancholia is a character driven sci-fi drama about the chemistry between two sisters that gets challenged after a celestial body enters the path of Earth and is about to result into athe genres gets culminated into a poetry..

Melancholia

Melancholia is a character driven sci-fi drama about the chemistry between two sisters that gets challenged after a celestial body enters the path of Earth and is about to result into a collision. Such an eerie concept draws the viewers in, where both the genres gets culminated into a poetry that is not only layered and thought provoking but also rhymes and that's just a cherry on top of all. Just the blending of both the genre itself is a visual galore where it was never in need of any visual effects. The background score is mysteriously beautiful, the cinematography is metaphorical, the sound effects are sharp, the visual effects are eye popping along with the perfect editing and stunning camera work that offers the viewers personal experience. The sinister ideology in here is mutilated by the innocence installed in each characters and is wrapped under so many layers, that it may take more than a Layman's mind to calculate its magnitude. It is also utterly bold to the core since Trier isn't compromising on any whatsoever substance, he might not care about the panache with which it ought to foliate, for he is well aware of the bravura of his glorifying work. And his confidence never seduces his passion, the euphoric energy and his thorough investment on each frame is what makes it electrifying; it is his tale and his alone. Dunst is convincing for the most part of it with Sutherland supporting throughout the course but the show stealer in here is Gainsbourg at the heart of it whose achingly good performance makes the viewers writhe on their seat. The horizon where its simplicity and complexity meets, the poetic tone that soars the entire two hours and reckless background score that stays with you even after leaving the screen are the high points of the feature. Melancholia is a pure art whose weaving of the tale behind the stage is much more mesmerizing than the actual visuals.… Expand
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DEEPVALLEYJan 16, 2018
Melancholia is Lars Von's 2011 Drama film that I almost absolutely feel in love with. I'm not one of those Lars Von fans that praise everything he does just because it's art. His style can be pretentious and silly such as his overuse ofMelancholia is Lars Von's 2011 Drama film that I almost absolutely feel in love with. I'm not one of those Lars Von fans that praise everything he does just because it's art. His style can be pretentious and silly such as his overuse of improper time edits, but this time the edits seem to work well into the film even if they're not at their minimum . The worst thing I could find in this film is some of the Wedding Rehearsal. I found this section to be kinda dragging on, but it does have a purpose for character development and it pays off. The cast were fantastic since Lars keep using the same actors, but the young actor as the son missed a few beats on presenting emotions. Melancholia is a great Art film about depression.… Expand
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LegitSaltMay 3, 2020
This is Lars von Trier’s second and final entry on the list. While Melancholia is a moderately lengthy piece of cinema, clocking in at 2h 16m, it is also a very dense movie. The movie is high in symbolism and allusion and as such, it worksThis is Lars von Trier’s second and final entry on the list. While Melancholia is a moderately lengthy piece of cinema, clocking in at 2h 16m, it is also a very dense movie. The movie is high in symbolism and allusion and as such, it works well upon spaced out revisiting. This said the movie can feel like a slow burn during the first viewing. Gainsbourg and Dunst both give good performances and their characters relations with one another represent an irony of the movie, i.e. in the face of ultimate danger, people seek to take issue with minutia. In this sense, the movie is very positive and idyllically representative of modern society. An almost unstoppable force threatens to destroy humanity, we must love each other while we can and work to make a better world. Aside from this, the cinematography is gorgeous, aiding with the artistic allusions, most notably Delacroix’s Ophelia. The end is built into the beginning and this works especially well with how the movie is presented. Finally, I liked Brady Corbet’s (Funny Games) performance and how he was a foil for Dunst and the business world.… Expand
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ahmedaiman9999Jul 6, 2018
This is the first Lars von Trier film I watch, and I can see why he is such a controversial film director. This is the most depressing and choking movies I've ever seen, but it's also one of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen. The usingThis is the first Lars von Trier film I watch, and I can see why he is such a controversial film director. This is the most depressing and choking movies I've ever seen, but it's also one of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen. The using of metaphors and imagery in this movie is unbelievably great. everything begins to make sense towards the end so all the questions and confusion of the beginning makes sense. If you are patient enough and curious enough you will be greatly rewarded. The first act is the most enjoyable act in this movie. Trying to understand the metaphors, I felt like I was putting puzzle pieces and solving a very complicated mystery. The second act suffered at its beginning when the movie changed and became less sophisticated, and the message of the movie became on the nose. The movie picks up at the end of the second act, and seemed to be an intense sci-fi movie. Charlotte Gainsbourg was terrific in this movie. Sometimes I hate you so much, Kirsten, but definitely not in Melancholia. She gave her best performance in this movie. I don't like Kirsten Dunst but after watching this movie, I have a completely different opinion about her.

Melancholia is pure cinema, and one of the most memorable experiences ever!

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beeanadouDec 4, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even the end of the world would not unite us. It would be better we panic in our own ways and be unhappy or whatever till the last minute. The movie presents desperation and uneasiness really well, and who knows a shoddy wood tent would give us a last comfort of this depressing ending.… Expand
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zNeverSleepingSep 27, 2020
Ao redor do filme, a mesma pergunta circundava minha cabeça: e se acontecesse comigo, o que eu faria? Mais uma vez "Lars von Trier" me deixa com diversa interrogações na cabeça e um incomodo enorme no ato final.

Toda preparação é muito bemAo redor do filme, a mesma pergunta circundava minha cabeça: e se acontecesse comigo, o que eu faria? Mais uma vez "Lars von Trier" me deixa com diversa interrogações na cabeça e um incomodo enorme no ato final.

Toda preparação é muito bem construída, seja na percepção de Justine, com o casamento, a de Claire, quando a real possibilidade da destruição é desenhada. Além disso, a caracterização da depressão aqui é muito real, demonstrando um bem o estudo de personagem. A diferença de reação no final do filme é justamente o que se espera de um quadro desses.

Audio: English, with portuguese subtitles. Q60T 50' TV Speakers [DTS 5.1]
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DawdlingPoetNov 24, 2021
It has great visuals, some really impressive cinematography and the first impression I got from the initial sequence, before the title appears on screen, was that it looked very much like a Terrence Malick film - quite arty, lacking inIt has great visuals, some really impressive cinematography and the first impression I got from the initial sequence, before the title appears on screen, was that it looked very much like a Terrence Malick film - quite arty, lacking in dialogue and distinctly disorientating but also somehow rather mesmerising. It has quite a secretive, mysterious feel to it and I was quite aware of how shaky (perhaps less shaky and more wobbly, to be accurate) the camerawork was - something that can be a real put off to some, so I obviously thought I ought to mention it. It has the feel of a documentary filmed by passers by. In fact, some aspects (certainly not all) reminded me a bit of The Blair Witch Project, although this isn't filmed mostly in the woods at night.

It is quite atmospheric and it has a nice sort of a dreamy tone to it (which also reminded me of Terrence Malick's films), thanks to the various classical/instrumental pieces played, sometimes accompanied by some impressive visual imagery. Towards the end it becomes increasingly spooky in tone and I felt that, after seeing the end, I was a little unsure about what precisely I'm supposed to take away from it, in terms of messages. I won't say anymore so as not to spoil it for anyone. Oh and also there are scenes of partial nudity featuring Kirsten Dunst, for anyone interested.… Expand
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mahdimeshkateeNov 28, 2019
worthy on so many levels but lacking something unmentionable. its like after you watch it, you feel like some of it was just empty and blank.
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cheetahsiriMay 11, 2021
Even this movie is so art and very complicating but I recieved cearly what Lars von Trier wanted to tell to the audience and me. Frankly this movie have no any noticeable things except the screenplay and the acting performance. ObviouslyEven this movie is so art and very complicating but I recieved cearly what Lars von Trier wanted to tell to the audience and me. Frankly this movie have no any noticeable things except the screenplay and the acting performance. Obviously Dunst showed such a impressive performance. It was boring but didn't mean it wasn't terrible.… Expand
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AJ_13Apr 26, 2022
Melancholia went from less to more for me. I do appreciate it's performances,camerawork and portrait of depression, but I found some characters pointless and unnecessary. On the other side, the second half was masterful and resonated in muchMelancholia went from less to more for me. I do appreciate it's performances,camerawork and portrait of depression, but I found some characters pointless and unnecessary. On the other side, the second half was masterful and resonated in much more than Justine's part.

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doebreiSep 8, 2022
Interesting take on a sci-fi film, the visuals are really beautiful, and some scenes remind me of shots in Barry Lyndon. Enjoyed the take on depression and the family dynamics, but didn't keep my interest consistently.
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JolinVienneauOct 24, 2021
Wow

This movie was the best. It found balance between the intimate moments and « regular » ones. Even tho it might not be for everyone, it pictures depression so well and how people can react differently to an big event, like death … IWow

This movie was the best. It found balance between the intimate moments and « regular » ones. Even tho it might not be for everyone, it pictures depression so well and how people can react differently to an big event, like death … I recommend… Expand
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NickTheCritickNov 3, 2021
This film is the third film of the "Depression Trilogy" and it is the most beautiful of the trilogy as well as the clearest masterpiece of all the Danish director's filmography. A beautifully shot film that connects the apocalypse of theThis film is the third film of the "Depression Trilogy" and it is the most beautiful of the trilogy as well as the clearest masterpiece of all the Danish director's filmography. A beautifully shot film that connects the apocalypse of the human soul and mind with the one that threatens the world in the form of a planet, called Melancholia, about to crash into the earth. Everybody of the actors is great here and the last scene alone is a masterpiece of beauty.… Expand
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