Film Review - Melancholia

At times, I really hate arthouse cinema. Pretentious, meandering, self-involved... But occasionally beautiful, thought-provoking, and emotional. This was all of the above and more.
The second of two "parts" was definitely the better; featuring the far more involving hysteria from Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and far less moping from Justine (Kirsten Dunst). We know the ending, but can't help get caught up in Claire's misplaced hope; and yet appreciate Justine's sense of calm in her "knowledge" of what is actually going to happen.
Impressive, but extremely boring for large periods.

(c) SRW 2011. All opinions are mine. If you like what you read, all the better; if not, other opinions are available.