Title: Melancholia
Released: 2011
Length: 2h 15m
Genre: drama, sci-fi
Director: Lars von Trier
Writer: Lars von Trier
Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Kiefer Sutherland, Charlotte Gainsbourg
Source: Netflix
Synopsis: “Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.” ~ IMDb
Comments (Spoiler Alert): So… this is an interesting story from a very melancholia perspective. The characters are more complicated than they first appear, but mostly they’re just depressing people in their individual ways. I thought one character, John, in particular, did not stay true to his character in the end. There are flaws in this story, e.g., we never find out what the bride, Justine, wanted to tell her father. This movie was an interesting ride but far from memorable. Thus, I only recommend this show to people who enjoy ‘end of the world’ themes. [This rating is generous.]
Breakdown
| Rating 1-10 | Category |
| 7 | Characters |
| 8 | Dialogue |
| 8 | Cinematography |
| 5 | Pace |
| 6 | Entertainment Factor |
| 8 | Commitment |
| 5 | Symbolism |
| 5 | Themes |
| 8 | Visuals (Costume, Set, Makeup, Props) |
| 2 | The point/message |
| 62 | Total |
| 6.2 | Average |
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