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Melancholia (2011) 7.1
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7.1/10 from 77,651 users
Metascore: 80/100
Reviews: 471 user | 408 critic | 40 from Metacritic.com Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with the Earth. Director:Lars von TrierWriter:Lars von Trier |
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On the night of her wedding, Justine is struggling to be happy even though it should be the happiest day of her life. It was an extravagant wedding paid for by her sister and brother-in-law who are trying to keep the bride and all the guests in-line. Meanwhile, Melancholia, a blue planet, is hurtling towards the Earth. Claire, Justine's sister, is struggling to maintain composure with fear of the impending disaster. Written by napierslogs
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disaster | fear | title appears in writing | topless female nudity | wedding cake |Taglines:
Enjoy it while it lasts See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some graphic nudity,sexual content and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 May 2011 (Denmark) See more »Also Known As:
Melancolía See more »Box Office
Budget:
$7,400,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$257,174 (USA) (11 November 2011)Gross:
$3,029,870 (USA) (24 February 2012)Company Credits
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Michael: Sir. Eh...
[looking backward]
Michael: Yeah, you're good. You can back up a little more, if you want. I think you need the... I think you need that extra...
Justine: [laughing] I don't think he can hear you.
Michael: Sir. Sir, can you hear me up there?
[fiddling with controls]
Michael: Do you copy, sailor? He's in a different county, I think that's...
Justine: [laughing]
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Trivia
The painting seen in the prologue is Pieter Breughel's Hunters in the Snow (1565). This painting also prominently features in Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris. Lars von Trier often stated Tarkovskiy greatly inspires him. He even dedicated his previous film, Antichrist, to the Russian director. See more »Goofs
During the fly-by, Melancholia is shown to become apparently smaller by more than 5% (diameter) in 5 minutes, when traveling at a known speed. Calculation shows that it is roughly 5 earth radii away. It should have taken up large portions of the sky at this distance (more like what is shown at the end of the movie) and would have had catastrophic effects on the earth, even if only flying by. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Michael: Sir. Eh...
[looking backward]
Michael: Yeah, you're good. You can back up a little more, if you want. I think you need the... I think you need that extra...
Justine: [laughing] I don't think he can hear you.
Michael: Sir. Sir, can you hear me up there?
[fiddling with controls]
Michael: Do you copy, sailor? He's in a different county, I think that's...
Justine: [laughing]
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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.