Melancholia (Lars von Trier) - Blu-ray Forum

pro-bassoonist · 09-28-2011, 10:40 PM

Melancholia Blu-ray

Melancholia Blu-ray Review

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https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=7445

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Independent British distributors Artificial Eye have revealed that they will release on Blu-ray controversial Danish director Lars von Trier's Melancholia (2011), starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Charlotte Rampling, and Kiefer Sutherland. The film is set to arrive in shops across the UK on January 23.

Kirsten Dunst won the Best Actress award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes Palme d'Or winning director Lars von Trier assembles a glittering Hollywood cast in this beautifully shot apocalyptic disaster movie. As Justine (Dunst) arrives for her wedding reception in her sister's mansion home, her big day resurfaces a battle against her own inner demons. Whilst at the same time Earth is threatened by an imminent collision with Planet Melancholia – whose presence becomes increasingly ominous as the film moves towards its truly spectacular finale.

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Buddy Ackerman · 09-28-2011, 10:45 PM

That was a quick announcement - it doesn't even open until Friday!

But then nowhere around me is showing it and I have four cinemas to choose from - maybe they thought they'd get the blu-ray pre-order out there so that people who can't find it in a cinema might give in and just order it ready for January instead.

I thought Antichrist was awful, self-indulgent, pretentious garbage but I've been looking forward to this one ever since it was announced.

paper tiger · 09-29-2011, 11:53 AM

The distribution company, Artificial Eye, does put out some REGION FREE Blu-ray's. Let's hope this one is no different.

I have not seen this film yet, however being a huge Lars fan I have no equivocations of a blind buy. I will be pre-ordering and importing the UK Melancholia. As for a US release I see it being a drawn out process like Antichrist was. It will get here, but probably not as soon as the UK January release.

NHassell18 · 09-29-2011, 09:00 PM

My local arthouse cinema has it playing from Friday. I will definatly catch it next week, then pass judgment as to whether I want to purchase it, or not.

paper tiger · 10-26-2011, 04:45 PM

Seems as though Amazon.com now has this available to stream. I will probably watch it tonight or tomorrow evening. Hope it is everything I expect of it. I've heard very mixed reviews.

Also I still cannot find any info on if the Melancholia UK Blu-ray will be region free or not.

RetroGamer · 11-04-2011, 12:37 AM

Requesting anyone that can post up if this will play across the pond in the US... hoping for region free news...

pro-bassoonist · 11-04-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kreacher

Requesting anyone that can post up if this will play across the pond in the US... hoping for region free news...

When the disc comes out, we will have a complete review and you will know for sure whether it is playable in the U.S.

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atl.steven · 11-04-2011, 06:02 AM

In the U.S., HDNET will air it Nov. 9 at 7:30 PM, 10:00 PM, & 12:30 AM(Eastern times).
Its currently on PPV.

Veronica Mars · 11-04-2011, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

When the disc comes out, we will have a complete review and you will know for sure whether it is playable in the U.S.

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I apologize for kind of getting off topic, although I will be buying Melancholia, which is why I am in this thread, whether it's the UK release or the US one that eventually follows, but Pro-B is there any chance this site or you will be reviewing Beautiful Girls AT ANY POINT?

This is a gem of a film and it would be nice to know if it's region free and how it looks.

Thanks.

pro-bassoonist · 11-04-2011, 06:58 AM

Veronica, unfortunately we did not get a screener for it. But I will do my best to offer a review

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Veronica Mars · 11-04-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Veronica, unfortunately we did not get a screener for it. But I will do my best to offer a review

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Thanks a lot. Anything would help since it doesn't appear anyone bought it that posts here and I'm crossing my fingers that it will somehow manage to be region free (including any extras that there might be). I think so much of this film that a "good" review will do. 3 or above is acceptable. Who knows if or when this will get a US release. Thanks again.

nekromantik · 11-04-2011, 11:44 PM

I thought this was a very good movie but very depressing.
The end was so so bleak!

Bleu · 11-05-2011, 02:56 PM

I'm looking forward to this one.

Zen_Amako · 11-06-2011, 07:09 PM

I watched it last night (PSN download) and I also thought it was very good. The ending is intense and the acting is excellent, particularly from Dunst and Gainsbourg. However, it could be a little slow for some. This is a psychological disaster movie, not your usual Hollywood one.

Lok3sh · 11-14-2011, 11:19 PM

I just saw this in San Francisco today at the theater. I can't wait for the Blu.

Veronica Mars · 11-15-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I watched it last night (PSN download) and I also thought it was very good. The ending is intense and the acting is excellent, particularly from Dunst and Gainsbourg. However, it could be a little slow for some. This is a psychological disaster movie, not your usual Hollywood one.

That's an understatement. Anyone expecting something remotely Hollywood-like will probably be disappointed and probably have never seen anything made by Lar von Trier before.

Things definitely "picked up" in pt 2 (Claire) and I enjoyed it very much. Dunst deserves all the praise, especially since she's been criticized so unfairly in my opinion in the past, but Gainsbourg was just as good.

With the way the Oscars tend to work, I would hope if Dunst gets a best actress nomination, then Gainsbourg gets a best supporting actress nomination.

Cceberio · 11-20-2011, 01:07 PM

Interesting film, had to watch it three times to pick up on all the nuances. Dunst's best work to date, but very hard to contend with her performance on Interview with a Vampire. Dunst will forever be the Nadia Comaneci of film, where do you go after you scored a perfect ten at 14 years of age?

Loved Keiffer Sutherland...first time I didn't want to "smack him"...he can be an excellent protagonist!

Beyond the film and its set limiting qualities (worked out more like a play brought to film) its the message. Get prepared people...there is a reason for such a "melancholia" outbreak around the world.

mikesncc1701 · 11-27-2011, 02:34 AM

Streamed this on amazon earlier. Maybe I had my hopes too high but I didn't find it as powerful as Antichrist or as moody as The Element Of Crime but it's a much more straightforward story than we're used to from Von Trier. The first 8 minutes holds some staggering imagery and it's extremely overwhelming but the rest of the film never quite tops it until the ending frames. That said, the performances were great and very nuanced compared to Gainsbourg and Dafoe in his last films and a very good and restrained job by Sutherland. To be honest I felt the film could have trimmed a bit here and there but overall I'm completely happy with the final product. Will be buying when it his U.S. shelves. Too bad this is Magnet and not IFC or we'd be sure to get a Criterion release.

RipleyLV426 · 11-27-2011, 02:44 AM

France Release on Jan.3 has a different take on the cover art. I like the cleaner look of it.

[Show spoiler]

Hope the UK turns out to be region free...I would import this at a good price, since US has no word on a release yet. It warrants repeat viewing and has a "melancholy" poetry about it that I really like.

MikeScott · 12-04-2011, 09:54 AM

I have chills. This is a beautiful film and haunting film. Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg are absolutely award-worthy. It really makes me mad that it wasn't released by a bigger studio, like Fox Searchlight. Could have been a big awards contender. Dunst would have been nominated for sure, and it likely would have made it into other categories. It's a real shame. This is so deserving of the attention. I think with the advertising muscle behind it and the awards attention it could have been a mini-Black Swan. I'm thinking maybe a 50-60 Million grosser. Sadly its chances are fairly slim as far as awards attention goes now. Dunst does have an outside chance at a Best Actress nomination, but it seems very unlikely.

Really wish I could experience this work of art on the big screen.

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11-04-2011, 06:58 AM	#10
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Veronica, unfortunately we did not get a screener for it. But I will do my best to offer a review Pro-B Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 11-04-2011 at 07:02 AM.

11-06-2011, 07:09 PM	#14
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:257 Blu-ray collection:664 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I watched it last night (PSN download) and I also thought it was very good. The ending is intense and the acting is excellent, particularly from Dunst and Gainsbourg. However, it could be a little slow for some. This is a psychological disaster movie, not your usual Hollywood one. Last edited by Zen_Amako; 11-07-2011 at 01:19 AM.

11-27-2011, 02:44 AM	#19
RipleyLV426 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Naperville, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:805 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:110	France Release on Jan.3 has a different take on the cover art. I like the cleaner look of it. [Show spoiler] Hope the UK turns out to be region free...I would import this at a good price, since US has no word on a release yet. It warrants repeat viewing and has a "melancholy" poetry about it that I really like. Last edited by RipleyLV426; 11-27-2011 at 02:46 AM.

09-28-2011, 10:45 PM	#2
Buddy Ackerman Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:917 Trading Score:2	That was a quick announcement - it doesn't even open until Friday! But then nowhere around me is showing it and I have four cinemas to choose from - maybe they thought they'd get the blu-ray pre-order out there so that people who can't find it in a cinema might give in and just order it ready for January instead. I thought Antichrist was awful, self-indulgent, pretentious garbage but I've been looking forward to this one ever since it was announced.

09-29-2011, 11:53 AM	#3
paper tiger Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Carlisle, PA USA Blu-ray collection:1029 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 103 Trading Score:50	The distribution company, Artificial Eye, does put out some REGION FREE Blu-ray's. Let's hope this one is no different. I have not seen this film yet, however being a huge Lars fan I have no equivocations of a blind buy. I will be pre-ordering and importing the UK Melancholia. As for a US release I see it being a drawn out process like Antichrist was. It will get here, but probably not as soon as the UK January release.

09-29-2011, 09:00 PM	#4
NHassell18 Banned Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:171 Trading Score:1	My local arthouse cinema has it playing from Friday. I will definatly catch it next week, then pass judgment as to whether I want to purchase it, or not.

10-26-2011, 04:45 PM	#5
paper tiger Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Carlisle, PA USA Blu-ray collection:1029 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 103 Trading Score:50	Seems as though Amazon.com now has this available to stream. I will probably watch it tonight or tomorrow evening. Hope it is everything I expect of it. I've heard very mixed reviews. Also I still cannot find any info on if the Melancholia UK Blu-ray will be region free or not.

11-04-2011, 12:37 AM	#6
RetroGamer Senior Member Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:87 Digital collection:465 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:35	Requesting anyone that can post up if this will play across the pond in the US... hoping for region free news...

11-04-2011, 06:02 AM	#8
atl.steven Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Georgia, USA 4K collection:635 Blu-ray collection:3468 DVD collection:244 Digital collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:147	In the U.S., HDNET will air it Nov. 9 at 7:30 PM, 10:00 PM, & 12:30 AM(Eastern times). Its currently on PPV.

11-04-2011, 11:44 PM	#12
nekromantik Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Bristol, UK Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:549	I thought this was a very good movie but very depressing. The end was so so bleak!

11-05-2011, 02:56 PM	#13
Bleu Member Member since:May 2011 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:51	I'm looking forward to this one.

11-14-2011, 11:19 PM	#15
Lok3sh Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:155 Trading Score:111	I just saw this in San Francisco today at the theater. I can't wait for the Blu.

11-20-2011, 01:07 PM	#17
Cceberio New Member Member since:Nov 2011	Interesting film, had to watch it three times to pick up on all the nuances. Dunst's best work to date, but very hard to contend with her performance on Interview with a Vampire. Dunst will forever be the Nadia Comaneci of film, where do you go after you scored a perfect ten at 14 years of age? Loved Keiffer Sutherland...first time I didn't want to "smack him"...he can be an excellent protagonist! Beyond the film and its set limiting qualities (worked out more like a play brought to film) its the message. Get prepared people...there is a reason for such a "melancholia" outbreak around the world.

11-27-2011, 02:34 AM	#18
mikesncc1701 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:617 Blu-ray collection:2285 DVD collection:798 Digital collection:1270 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:50	Streamed this on amazon earlier. Maybe I had my hopes too high but I didn't find it as powerful as Antichrist or as moody as The Element Of Crime but it's a much more straightforward story than we're used to from Von Trier. The first 8 minutes holds some staggering imagery and it's extremely overwhelming but the rest of the film never quite tops it until the ending frames. That said, the performances were great and very nuanced compared to Gainsbourg and Dafoe in his last films and a very good and restrained job by Sutherland. To be honest I felt the film could have trimmed a bit here and there but overall I'm completely happy with the final product. Will be buying when it his U.S. shelves. Too bad this is Magnet and not IFC or we'd be sure to get a Criterion release.

12-04-2011, 09:54 AM	#20
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	I have chills. This is a beautiful film and haunting film. Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg are absolutely award-worthy. It really makes me mad that it wasn't released by a bigger studio, like Fox Searchlight. Could have been a big awards contender. Dunst would have been nominated for sure, and it likely would have made it into other categories. It's a real shame. This is so deserving of the attention. I think with the advertising muscle behind it and the awards attention it could have been a mini-Black Swan. I'm thinking maybe a 50-60 Million grosser. Sadly its chances are fairly slim as far as awards attention goes now. Dunst does have an outside chance at a Best Actress nomination, but it seems very unlikely. Really wish I could experience this work of art on the big screen. A

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