Melancholia

Pure trash posing as art. The main character is insufferable. The director praises her inability to do anything for herself and presents her as some kind of work of divine art. Truly cringe. I hate this movie. Edit: seriously, i’ve never hated a character in anything as much as i hate justine. What a worthless waste of matter.

Everything about this movie is 😍

I found this compelling, not only because of the metaphoric visual effects, but also because of the way it portrays a character afflicted with a major depressive episode in contrast to her “normal” sister. Anyone who has gone through a serious depressive episode will relate to both the imagery and the character. The second half of the film becomes more tension-filled as the two sisters cope with possible impending doom. I do not like high pitched thrillers, and I was glad this did not turn into that genre and become traumatic to watch. Instead, this turned out to be a thought-provoking, unconventional film with a great job by the actors and a visual feast. I can understand why anyone who is not personally familiar with depression would lose interest or wonder what the point is. A bit more character development might help capture a wider audience, but I was entranced by this film that is not for everyone.

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The first 35 minute was a total waste! It just jumped from one thing to another. Then like a dummy I continued to watch the rest hoping the real movie would start only to wish this movie would end!

Of the movies where I've endured to the end, this is the first onr that made me angry I did. Worse yet is it's Rotten Tomatoes score of 71%. I now have zero faith Rotten Tomatoes can in any way help me select an enoyable movie. Notice that the majority of viewers either love or hate this flick. You see Melancholia isn't a movie as much as it is an elitist exercise in cinematic poetry. Some - like Rotten Tomatoes reviewers - find that refreshing. I find it contemptuous. Why? I mean, I love art and artistry. I love poetry as well. However, I look for something much much more in science fiction. For example, 2001 and Interstellar are both artistic, poetic but simultaneously epic and fantastic. I look to have my disbelief suspended as I'm moved into some other time and place, in some incredible world with engaging characters locked in some epic struggle. I long for the visually remarkable interacting with the human condition and unexpected and utterly surprising twist and turns both in the plot and in the main characters. Melancolia is none of that. It is the antethisis of that - a numbing miasma of the obtuse and unclear with bizarre and unconnected visual artistry without a point, without a plot, without any epic connection to main events of the film. It is an exercise in effete, poetic visualality - and I hate it. But, some may love it.

I liked the concept but it was too neurotic to enjoy and self serving. Interesting how some movies can just serve themselves or the director. Forget 2 hours of it. Money back would be nice...

At first I thought this movie was going to descend into art house oblivion and not tell a decent story. Thankfully it established solid ground and told a good story while maintaining its visual appeal. I found the 1st part of the movie (Justine's) to be rather funny. I have family members that deal with mental illness and depression and it's one of those situations in which it's possible to empathize deeply with their situation but to still see the humor in it...rather like when a child says something completely unexpected that might offend yet still is funny. The 2nd part of the movie was still good, although it became more somber as the people come to terms with their impending death.

I have watched this film over and over again . It captivates me . The acting beyond superb and storyline exception and totally unique and different . Claire's journey into mental illness becomes our path as well . We can relate to all the factors that brought her to this madness. It is a cerebral movie with layers and layers of food for reflection and thought which matches the music perfectly . It leaves you with a sense of loss like I've never experienced before. More importantly , it took the viewer out on the lawn with the two women and the child to wait for the end along with them . The sense of terror and peace similar to what they experienced was ours , too. On all levels this is a movie for the new millennium and it is a movie that will haunt you for years to come . Watch it and watch it again and again .

A different perspective than every other apocalyptic movie. The main focus is the relationship between two sisters, as well as the obvious symbolism of the planet named Melancholia that seems to represent Justine's own melancholy and depression. No subtleties in this movie. While it may not be a realistic turn of events, the use of imagery, music and kirstin dundst's powerful portrayal of an almost crippling depressive is attention grabbing.