tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post7007708397731973981..comments2024-03-29T18:16:46.263+11:00Comments on The Film Emporium: MIFF Review: Melancholia (Lars Von Trier, 2011)Andy Bucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-74978924844756970342011-12-15T22:12:25.444+11:002011-12-15T22:12:25.444+11:00It was odd, because when I came out of the film (t...It was odd, because when I came out of the film (the first time) a few of us shared this idea. Watching it again, I don't think the film would have been any better, and I now think it is fine the way it is. But, I have problems with the second half. It all just seemed inevitable, and becomes an impatient and often maddening wait for the final 'event'. The tension evaporated because of the pace, and tedium of the build-up. I like a lot of things about it - but I didn't get much out of it, which I am disappointed by, but can't shake.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-84618004349162261282011-12-15T01:55:09.597+11:002011-12-15T01:55:09.597+11:00"Initially I thought that the events depicted..."Initially I thought that the events depicted here were before the wedding, and I really wish they were. I think the film would have been more interesting if the night of the supposed 'fly by' was also the night of the wedding."<br /><br />That's an interesting thought, and one that never occured to me. Which is yet another reason why I think this movie is brilliant even if I don't necessarily like it - there are just so many angles, so much to think about.<br /><br />Intense review for an intense film. Well done.Nickhttp://cinemaromantico.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-45083553010959227052011-08-11T08:18:52.350+10:002011-08-11T08:18:52.350+10:00Hahahaha. Anna, I don't hate VT. I really admi...Hahahaha. Anna, I don't hate VT. I really admire his filmmaking. I haven't seen Breaking the Waves, but I really liked Dancer in the Dark and Antichrist made my top 10 of 2009. I think the wedding scenes are some of the best cinema I have seen this year, but, perhaps it was the fact that Charlotte Gainsbourg irritated me, but it became a tedious wait for the inevitable conclusion and it grated me. I'm no less a fan of VT, but I was disappointed. I'll certainly watch it again, though. I haven't dismissed it yet :-)Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-89486161024114200122011-08-11T00:30:37.946+10:002011-08-11T00:30:37.946+10:00So much VT hate been spread around in the comments...So much VT hate been spread around in the comments. I guess it's a loveithateit thing, I mean there's really nothing I can say in his defense other than you suck : ---))) <br /><br />No seriously I do get it. But ... NO. I'll try and write an "in defense of Lars Von Trier" post at some point to kind of organize my thoughts.<br /><br />I didn't find the film at all boring.Annahttp://5plitreel.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-15036726445609787442011-08-09T17:32:42.065+10:002011-08-09T17:32:42.065+10:00I didn't get sick at all while watching it. Th...I didn't get sick at all while watching it. Though, I had had such a long day that my eyes started watering as I tried to keep them open :-p The hand-held (dominant use of the camera) is quite jarring, but it's not enough to get sick from. That's unfortunate to hear.<br /><br />I think it's worth a look Stevee. Many critics have called it their top film of MIFF (critics who saw 60 films too), and I will watch it again at cinemas.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-27274721553253107612011-08-09T17:21:49.705+10:002011-08-09T17:21:49.705+10:00Gosh...I'm wondering if getting tickets to thi...Gosh...I'm wondering if getting tickets to this was a good idea after all.<br /><br />By the way, did you feel sick in any way while watching it? Because in Wellington, people have been leaving the cinemas and vomiting whilst watching it...apparently it's not good if you get motion sickness :/Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-15037604614620385842011-08-09T08:51:13.735+10:002011-08-09T08:51:13.735+10:00Nice one. I hope I don't find it as boring wh...Nice one. I hope I don't find it as boring when I finally get to watch it. This was a must see for me since way before all the controversy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00597866901901238462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-63483016288763987222011-08-08T23:28:45.499+10:002011-08-08T23:28:45.499+10:00Haha, I was hungover yesterday! I understand your ...Haha, I was hungover yesterday! I understand your reaction to LVT. His films have always been thought-provoking for me, but simultaneously repulsive in many ways. Antichrist was one of the most disturbing film experiences of my life; and it is a film I actually own :-/ I went into Melancholia with high expectations, and while it could have been one of the year's best, half of the film bored me to tears...Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-61804714114536946182011-08-08T18:14:41.334+10:002011-08-08T18:14:41.334+10:00I don't know what it is about Von Trier but I ...I don't know what it is about Von Trier but I start to dry heave when I think of his films. I really can't stand the over pompous twaddle. Sorry Mr B, as you review is excellent. But I would rather drag my nails down a black board than watch this film or any other VT film.<br /><br />(I am hungover this morning, so a little grumpy)Scott Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494245383368638698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-77731014255617393792011-08-08T15:54:44.299+10:002011-08-08T15:54:44.299+10:00Cheers man, that would be greatly appreciated! I w...Cheers man, that would be greatly appreciated! I wasn't aware that he had another film centred on depression planned. You are never quite sure what to expect with him, though. Most people have liked it a lot more than me. It felt like two completely different, divided films, but it is clear that Von Trier had a very specific agenda. I think he succeeds, but this going to be another Tree of Life when it hits cinemas...i know people at my theatre will hate it! <br /><br />Thanks for reading :-)Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-38204941328523692942011-08-08T15:46:43.246+10:002011-08-08T15:46:43.246+10:00Brilliant. I'll mention this review tomorrow ...Brilliant. I'll mention this review tomorrow for my blogging around post.<br /><br />I'm very eager to see this as I'm also someone who has experienced depression which I went through last year. Yet, we should note that this is just the second part of von Trier's Depression trilogy as he will make one more called <i>Nymphomaniac</i>. <br /><br />I'm willing to go into low expectations with this film as I know what von Trier can do as a filmmaker. Yet, I think he's just trying to sort whatever demons he's going through. After all, he puts my lazy ass in the seat.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.com