What's the science behind the haunting film Melancholia?

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The discussion revolves around the film "Melancholia," focusing on its psychological themes, character dynamics, and the scientific plausibility of its plot involving a new planet. Participants share their personal reflections on the film's atmosphere, emotional impact, and visual elements, while also critiquing its scientific aspects.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find the film haunting and thought-provoking, particularly in its exploration of themes like hope, fear, and depression.
  • One participant notes the film's slow beginning but finds the latter half more engaging and interesting.
  • Another participant appreciates the psychological realism of the characters and the entertaining plot premise, but questions the scientific logic behind the "new planet."
  • Some express admiration for the film's cinematography and the performances of the actors.
  • One participant mentions their reluctance to rewatch the film, suggesting it is a challenging experience.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express mixed feelings about the film, with some appreciating its emotional depth while others critique its scientific elements. There is no consensus on the film's overall effectiveness or its scientific accuracy.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific scenes and character relationships without providing detailed explanations, leaving certain interpretations open to individual perspective.

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Watched it a few nights ago and still thinking about it

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1527186/

First part of the movie is super slow and has no sci-fi in it. However the second part is much more interesting. Certainly lots to think about and examine in the end. Very haunting. My mind is really confused what to ultimately think of the movie.
 
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Even though I watched the ending part of it (from the part where the horses calmed down, it was probably the last half hour), I can say that I find it really interesting, the film had an unusual atmospherical mood. I liked the architecture of the manor.
 
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Hi Greg:

I found the psychology of the characters reasonably realistic, and the plot premise entertaining. However, although it has been quite since I saw it, and I don't remember the details, as I remember it I thought the physics regarding the "new planet" was completely illogical.

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Buzz
 
I found it a powerful and haunting meditation on the experience of hope, fear, courage and depression
The two sisters Claire? and Justine? - the things that relate them. Beautifully filmed with strong performances IMO.
 
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I don't think I would watch Melancholia again. I've seen it all once and parts twice. But it's a hard one...

This one is more fun... and I think get's into some interesting science :biggrin:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/
 

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