review: If you like the so-called "art film" and/or the work of Lars von Trier, you will like this movie. Otherwise, probably not so much. It has wonderful cinematography and the performances are very good. But in my opinion, the movie does too little with a really fantastic premise, and I don't mean it should have been a "disaster movie". The first half of the movie is terribly slow, showing in hundred different ways how "melancholic" the character Justine is. Kirsten Dunst's Justine seemed rather schizophrenic than melancholic - considering how she acted during her wedding. It also made the character very unlikeable.The second part centers on her sister Claire, and the tempo improves (even though there is never any doubt how the movie will end). I liked the second part much more, as there is more interaction among the characters. Charlotte Gainsbrough as Claire is very believable and compelling. She was my favorite character in the movie. My recommendation is to rent first (preferrably for free at the library), and see if you like the movie enough to buy it.
question: How is a cinematography wonderful?
It has wonderful cinematography and the performances are very good