“Melancholia,” a film by the infamously known director, Lars von Trier, is an apocalyptic tale that centers around two sisters. Kirtsen Dunst, Charlotte Giansbourg, Keifer Sutherland and Alexander Sharsgard star in this movie that can well be considered a beautiful and melancholy work of art.
“Melancholia” lost a lot of promoting after Lars von Trier said some anti Semitic comments in the Sundance Film Festival. In fact, he was thrown out of the film festival. However, Lars von Trier can say what ever he pleases, really. I’m interested in his films and you should be, too. He’s well known to be be very tyrannical during production and over all.
However,”Melancholia” is a brilliantly acted out film, very melodramatic and visually a piece of exquisite art. Many that have already seen it find the movie to be boring and too, slow, some don’t even like the camera work for it sort of has this POV kind of look, which of course was done on purpose. In forums I read that people were getting dizzy and a bunch of other negative reviews.
The first approximate 10 minutes of the film are artistic shots in which you can’t tell if they’re camera tricks and different lenses or animation or, perhaps, a combination of both. Either way its absolutely mind blowing.
Kirsten Dunst was perfectly depressed in the film, she’s the very sad sister who’s marrying Alexander Sharsgard. For once, I could forget that Alexander Sharsgard is “Eric” from True Blood, he was stunning, convincing and very non Eric. Charlotte Giansbourg was her usual, unusual self with her very unique acting skills. Keither Sutherland is always a breath of fresh air and other supporting actors were equally great.
In forums, people also, were saying that they didn’t understand what “Melancholia” was all about, though, really, it’s no mystery and it’s explained in depth throughout the movie. A planet: “Melancholia” is about to fly by Earth which could be very dangerous. In the movie it is described as a “Dance of Death.”
The passing by of a planet can cause mood changes and all kinds of changes which easily explains Kirsten Dunst irrevocable depression and it also, explains why Charlotte Giansbourg (the sister) is so obsessed and scared about “Melancholia‘s” passing by.
At this point I’ll stop because I don’t want to give out any spoilers for those of you who plan to watch the movie, despite Lars von Trier uncalled for comments, opinions and personality. I think it’s of little importance what he says and does, it’s his right to speak his mind even if he ended up putting his foot in his mouth.
“Melancholia” is spectacular for lack of better words. However, don’t expect an action packed film, expect a well acted drama, with some funny but dark moments and incredible visuals.
“Melancholia” is now playing ON Demand and will hit theaters on November 11. Don’t miss out on this masterpiece!
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