Fringes of Horror: Melancholia (2011)

The Rating System

All opinions are my own. We are all different. What I may think is great, you may this terrible. Don't let my opinios stop you from exploring the vast world of horror in all media.

~Mind Blowing: Search for this movie immediately. It can only be described as pure greatness and possible an instant classic.

~So Good: Highly recommended because for one reason or another it stands out above the usual fair. Put the movie on your radar as it wont disappoint.

~In the Middle: The movie is a nothing special, average affair. It may entertain in the short term but it will be easily forgettable in the long haul.

~Warning: This movie is a cliched driven slop of familiar territory. Only watch if you're really of fan of this type of material.

~Steaming Pile: The movie is absolute garbage, a complete bore, and not worth the time or effort.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Melancholia (2011)

Starring: Kirsten Durst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland, Alexander Skarsgard
Director: Lars Von Trier

Premise:
While a new planet is on a direct collision coarse with Earth, two sisters deal with each others different emotional breakdown.

My Take:
This movie has all of the director's trademarks - a solid cast, an interesting story, beautiful cinematography, and character's with great emotional problems. And at times I find my attention hard to stay focused on the tale. This one is another example.

Rating: In the middle