Describe this film in one word . . . - Dogville (2004) Discussion

[–] manwhokilledbill 19 years ago

shocking

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[–] kikirriki 19 years ago

breathtaking
(now it is 1 word)

-Mistletoe can be deadly if you eat it.
-A kiss can be even deadlier if you mean it.

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[–] twisted_elegance04 18 years ago

Enlightening.

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[–] adalbert_f 18 years ago

two words, ok? "pirate jenny".

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[–] lenscap1 17 years ago

Pedantic

"To me you are the teacher in a Charlie Brown cartoon"

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[–] post4deantje 16 years ago

THANK YOU! Glad I'm not the only one who thought this.

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[–] lenscap1 16 years ago

Post4 said "THANK YOU! Glad I'm not the only one who thought this"

<grin> You're very welcome.

Re "pedantic"... Someone in another thread tried to call me out for using the word to describe Von Trier and Dogville, insinuating that I was being pretentious or worse and that I had no idea what the word actually means. I believe this person is one of the Von Trier blind minions, who simply cannot see that he is very capable of making a sucky film. Perhaps I should have used "sucky" instead.

Anyway, enough of my mini-rant...have a nice holiday!!!

"To me you are the teacher in a Charlie Brown cartoon"

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[–] lenscap1 16 years ago

Hi elacm, I actually didn't like this flick at all - as you've probably already surmised - but I gave it a 3 because I like the cast and because given different circumstances, the story could be intriguing for me. Try to bear in mind that the boards ARE for opinions and discussions. No one is giving out single stars simply because others love a film.

Unless of course they're a teen boy that voted 1 star for Sex and the City out of anger because it took away some of the Indiana Jones thunder. That's what should get you irritated. trolls definitely waste time, but who cares how I feel about a movie? You liked it, I hated it and we discuss.

But "fabulous"? Really? Huh.

"To me you are the teacher in a Charlie Brown cartoon"

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[–] sc_arian 15 years ago

Yawn

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[–] voskyc 13 years ago

"intellectual"
"deep"
"realistic"
"society real representation"
"worth several watches"

Sorry, this is a "masterpiece" so I can not use just one word.

(By the way, all above was ironic).

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[–] nike_de 13 years ago

judgement

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[–] Mikiville 19 years ago

Miraculous!

It's the best movie I've ever seen. And I've seen so many movies... It's the perfect analysis and description of the human being. You can read so many messages in it...
Thank you very much, Lars Von Trier!
And sorry, B-J-C, for having used so many words... but it's the least I can say about this absolute work of art!!!

"Grace paused. And while she did, the clouds scattered and let the moonlight through. And Dogville underwent another of those little changes of light..."

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[–] qouth_the_raven 19 years ago

cheers

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[–] dmongelli4 19 years ago

film

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[–] PJDavy 19 years ago

Provoking

I think any film of this nature, be it different, thoughtful and daring will provoke vastly contrasting opinions.

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[–] TenderBranson77 17 years ago

Miserable

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[–] steinbergerth 17 years ago

Dialectic... negative dialectic though, in contras to many other protestant scandinavian works

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[–] mccarthystuart 16 years ago

I can't think of one single word that sums up this movie, but I can think of two:

Deeply unsettling (especially the ending)

So this is how liberty dies-with thunderous applause?

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[–] Xardas 19 years ago

Honest.

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[–] dreadpirateroberts 19 years ago

Pretentious

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[–] penelipop 19 years ago

brutal

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[–] sahanamail 19 years ago

i'm sorry but i have to use two... i'll put one in brackets tho!

(disturbingly) cathartic.

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[–] ellimist 19 years ago

really weird

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[–] Angie_Beckinsale 19 years ago

I'd say Provocative.

Otherwise I think it depends on witch angle you're looking at it from...

It's *Frightning* - how true it is.

It's *Disturbing* - how well you can see traits of yourself in some of the actions.

It's *Brave* - how you as a viewer is trusted to watch it without "the big budget".

It's *Excellent* - every actor in it is just that (Nicole is radiating imho).

It's *Horrofying* - well, the plot simply is.

It's *Fun* - to see such a theatrical stage in a feature film.

In short I call it a Masterpiece. Didn't like Von Trier much before, and can't say I ever liked him much again - but with this - he did very well!

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[–] cinemafiendee 15 years ago

Are you the smartest person in the world? why did you even watch this movie? do you know who Lars Von Trier is? i'm not even bothering with capitals. real intelligent.

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[–] anapplehead 18 years ago

that's exactly how i felt

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[–] kidd11rock 18 years ago

WTF

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[–] noxbcn 19 years ago

I'm gonna use 3

American justice ideal

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[–] viadarkside 16 years ago

REALITY

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[–] BluestStars 19 years ago

Putrid

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[–] danbritton111 19 years ago

long

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[–] rhiannonmidnight 18 years ago

i'll preface that with:

too

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[–] termsandconditions 17 years ago

unmissable

Death smiles at us all
All we can do is smile back

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[–] skay_baltimore 12 years ago

LOL @ long.

I'd say:

overrated

"Love isn't what you say or how you feel, it's what you DO". (The Last Kiss)

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[–] deRider84 12 years ago

Excrutiating.

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[–] Juliet24 19 years ago

Chilling

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[–] jnovotny-1 19 years ago

Garbage

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[–] licdiamante 18 years ago

I agree, as do my kids. It was garbage. My wife is not allowed to pick movies on her own anymore since renting this one.

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[–] orchid_dalloway 18 years ago

Wow. So because kids didn't like it, you think it was bad. This film relies on imagination. Obviously you and your kids have none.

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[–] Mikiville 18 years ago

For your beautiful family, there are so many wonderful movies... "Rumor Has It..." by Rob Reiner could be one of those! And for your kids, there are movies like "Inspector Gadget". Watch these, I'm sure you'll love them!

Cinema is not for you, change your passion and devote yourself to sport!!!;-)

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[–] smijatov89 18 years ago

AMERICA!

Lars von Trier and Nicole Kidman... the perfect film couple!
Of course, Bjork is also excellent...

The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return - Moulin Rouge!

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[–] vafuldue 18 years ago

idiot

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[–] ROCKGOD87 18 years ago

Oh yes. Curse you for not enjoying one movie! You apparently should have your eyes scratched out and such! Damn you indeed!

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[–] chrisdoyle197 18 years ago

"My wife is not allowed to pick movies on her own anymore since renting this one."

Sounds like your wife is playing Grace to your every other person in the town. I find it hilarious that you reject this film, when it seems so true to your person, perhaps this is the reason for your rejection. One question: What are you gonna do if your wife goes and rents a movie behind your back? Chain her to a heavy wheel and force her to pick your gooseberry bushes?

Irony is awesome, isn't it?

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[–] grmentoras 18 years ago

You are right!There r so many great movies to watch like Alladin, Little Mermaid and Hercules...I can imagine u and your kids eating a pack of happy tarts and cheering every two minutes!Yeah thats something worth to watch!!!You so stupid and miserable man Im sorry for your wife

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[–] Celtic_Enya 17 years ago

Probably, your kids didn't understand the movie's message. How can you even think that. I would say that this movie is more like a theatre, as "I, Claudius" (and notice the narrator :)).

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[–] housesonfire 17 years ago

you watched it with your kids?!?! Ahahaha I sure hope they're not traumatized for life

oh and, I gotta go with 'provocative'

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[–] Edren 14 years ago

I agree, as do my kids. It was garbage. My wife is not allowed to pick movies on her own anymore since renting this one.

That's really quite a funny tongue-in-cheek quip.

"A lot of people say to me…… get out of my garden" - Stewart Lee

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[–] afonso_aires 17 years ago

Crap

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[–] boomerang-3 19 years ago

Filmed theatre piece of the description of the deepest human nature feelings.
For the two word version : accurate observation

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[–] Soror_Mystica 19 years ago

*CHALLENGING*

IT SHOWS WHAT ALL THOSE SO-CALLED "GOOD PEOPLE" ARE CAPABLE TO MAKE TO YOU IF YOU -WELL INTENTIONED- GIVE THEM A HAMMER TO SMASH YOUR SCULL

I was expecting a little piece of moral crap when I went to the theater to watch this movie but it turned out to be really brilliant.

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[–] vanillainflux 19 years ago

conceptual (+ly interesting but it drains the energy out of you)

it's a dirty world Reich, say what you want

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[–] sahuagin 19 years ago

Suprising!

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[–] gaelicguy 19 years ago

Allegory. As a film, extremely interesting and exceptional.

Don't you snap your finger at ME, lady.

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[–] GrandPooOfAwesome 19 years ago

bizare

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Leave a message- I need the love.

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[–] fritzcarraldo 19 years ago

arty

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[–] jl1100 19 years ago

Compelling.

Although, I could only watch it once. But I was drawn into it, then the second time, I was so bored, but regardless, it's great.

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[–] MandarinOrange 19 years ago

Satisfying.

Ultimately its a revenge flick IMO, Grace gets banged until Act 9 where she gets her revenge and everyone in the town dies.

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