Movies

This movie completely freaked me out. It was SO well done, but if you've ever suffered from serious depression it really gets under your skin.People I know who watched this movie thought it was boring and didn't understand it. I understood it very well. I have never seen a better metaphor for depression, and the seductiveness of "giving in."If you're very depressed, don't watch this movie alone.

Yesterday I had the chance to see Melancholia. I was a bit anxious given the mixed reception here (either euphoric or very negative).It seems the media are talking more about the disaster-press-conference-from-hell Lars gave in Cannes. Which is a shame.Like always, Lars von Trier does not want to appeal to the general public, but in stead wants to present the viewer something unique and honest.It was influenced by his own "melancholia", of which he suffered when working on this project.I, for one saw solid acting and great directing from a person who carefully observes and understands human interaction. For me it works.This movie is by no means perfect but it was thought provoking, and heart touching and that's exactly what a decent movie should try to achieve. Thank you for reading my opinion.

This film is about a woman's wedding night, and the days after that with her sister.The first seven minutes of "Melancholia" look very visually beautiful. Even though scenes are presented in slow motion, they are aesthetically appealing and very atmospheric. However, once the film proper starts, it deteriorates quickly. We see Justine, the sister getting married, being passive aggressive and in a permanently foul mood. Just why does she act so antagonistically is not explained well. Justine is so unlikable and irritating that I could not get into the film at all.The pace is so painfully slow, especially in the second half. The film just gets more boring as it goes on. The ending climax is weak emotionally and cinematically. Well, I have lost all interest in the film by then anyway.