Brett Ratner's "Melania" Hits Rock Bottom as A Soulless Biopic of Style Over Substance
The film's star, executive producer, and alleged creative force behind the Trump administration's décor choices, former model Melania Trump makes her cinematic debut in this underwhelming documentary. The movie's tone is akin to a sadistic game of designer taxidermy, with Ratner presenting an insipid, overly polished portrait of the first lady that fails to provide any meaningful insight into her life or motivations.
Throughout the film, Melania moves with all the passion and enthusiasm of a sleepwalker, speaking at length but saying little of substance. The narrative follows her from Mar-a-Lago to Trump Tower, and finally to the White House, where she struggles with the fit of her white blouse – a plot twist that is both tedious and cringe-worthy.
The movie's attempts to humanize Melania come across as shallow and contrived, with the actress struggling to convey genuine emotion or connection. The film's central theme – Melania's devotion to her role as first lady – is woefully overhyped, and Ratner's direction fails to capture even a glimmer of authenticity.
One cannot help but draw parallels between this film and Jonathan Glazer's 2011 drama "The Zone of Interest", which similarly used style and glamour to mask darker themes. In this case, however, the 'glamour' is little more than a distraction from the vacuity at the heart of the film. Despite an exhaustive look at Melania's life, including her connections to Michael Jackson and Barron Trump, this documentary fails to provide any real depth or context.
Ultimately, "Melania" feels like a gilded trash remake of its own hype – a hollow, overly polished exercise in style over substance that fails to deliver on even the most basic level.
The film's star, executive producer, and alleged creative force behind the Trump administration's décor choices, former model Melania Trump makes her cinematic debut in this underwhelming documentary. The movie's tone is akin to a sadistic game of designer taxidermy, with Ratner presenting an insipid, overly polished portrait of the first lady that fails to provide any meaningful insight into her life or motivations.
Throughout the film, Melania moves with all the passion and enthusiasm of a sleepwalker, speaking at length but saying little of substance. The narrative follows her from Mar-a-Lago to Trump Tower, and finally to the White House, where she struggles with the fit of her white blouse – a plot twist that is both tedious and cringe-worthy.
The movie's attempts to humanize Melania come across as shallow and contrived, with the actress struggling to convey genuine emotion or connection. The film's central theme – Melania's devotion to her role as first lady – is woefully overhyped, and Ratner's direction fails to capture even a glimmer of authenticity.
One cannot help but draw parallels between this film and Jonathan Glazer's 2011 drama "The Zone of Interest", which similarly used style and glamour to mask darker themes. In this case, however, the 'glamour' is little more than a distraction from the vacuity at the heart of the film. Despite an exhaustive look at Melania's life, including her connections to Michael Jackson and Barron Trump, this documentary fails to provide any real depth or context.
Ultimately, "Melania" feels like a gilded trash remake of its own hype – a hollow, overly polished exercise in style over substance that fails to deliver on even the most basic level.
I'm really disappointed in this biopic about Melania Trump. I think it's sad that they focused so much on her style and looks rather than actually exploring what makes her tick as a person. I mean, I get that she was the first lady, but did we really need to see every single outfit she wore? 
The film just felt like a shallow showcase of designer clothes and fancy parties. And don't even get me started on how boring she seemed in it! 
I've seen more exciting videos of my kid's birthday party. It's just not about the glamour, it's about telling someone's story. 
! I mean, I know Melania Trump isn't exactly known for being super engaging, but come on, it's a biopic, right? You'd think they could've dug up some deeper storylines or interesting moments from her life. But nope, this movie just feels like a slideshow of fancy outfits and bland speeches 
. I was expecting something more meaningful, but all I got was a bunch of shallow fluff 
. Don't get me wrong, the production values are top-notch, but that's about it. It's like they took every style icon and glamorized them to death... literally 
. Not my cup of tea at all!
with this new docu about Melania! 
It's all about style and glamour, but where's the real story? 
The whole thing feels like a shallow attempt to humanize her, and it just falls flat. 
️ And don't even get me started on the plot twist with that white blouse... 
his attempt at humanizing melania just feels like a lazy Photoshop job – 'look, we added some tears to her eyes and voila! she's emotive now' 
. this movie is like looking at a fancy art piece that has no meaning behind it – just a bunch of pretty colors and shapes 
! I mean I know Melania Trump isn't exactly a household name, but couldn't they have dug a little deeper into her life? The film just feels like a really polished and glossy superficial biopic that's more focused on looks than actual substance 
. And don't even get me started on the plot twist with her white blouse - it just feels like they were stretching for drama 
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. I mean, I get it, the fashion is sick (Melania's style game is real 
. I mean, I get what Brett Ratner was going for with this biopic - showcasing Melania's style and elegance - but at the cost of actual substance? 
. And can we talk about how cringeworthy that plot twist with the white blouse is? 
I was expecting something more nuanced and thoughtful, but it just felt like a lazy attempt at drama. All in all, I'd say this movie is a bit of a fashion disaster 
. I mean, where's the depth? Where's the substance? It's like we want to be entertained by Melania's looks rather than inspired by her actual experiences and challenges.
i dont think ratner did her justice at all the actress looked so bored on screen 
overall, i gotta give this film 1/10 would not watch again 
. I mean, seriously, who thought making a movie about Melania Trump's life was a good idea? And don't even get me started on the part where she struggles to find a fitting white blouse... like, is that really the most fascinating thing you've got? 
I swear, this film is like trying to fill a room with empty champagne bottles – all style, no substance 
I gotta say, I'm really disappointed in this film 
I mean, who tries to convey emotion when you're just talking about your clothes? 
Anyway, it's just another example of how some movies prioritize style over substance and I'm not having it 
. Give me something real and meaningful any day 
It's like they took all the glamour and sparkle of Melania Trump's life and turned it into a shallow game of catwalk fashion show. Where's the substance? The depth? The real story behind the First Lady? 
And what's with the obsession over her fashion choices? Like, yes, she's got a great sense of style, but it's not like that's what defines her as a person. 
brett ratner's direction is so dry and unengaging, he must have really not understood what melania's story even is 
meanwhile we're supposed to be invested in her life struggles? please 
and then just phoned it in because who cares what melania actually thinks or feels?!?! 
I mean, I'd rather watch a film about someone with actual depth and substance, but if you want a fun, glossy documentary about fashion and politics, then "Melania" is like, right there in it 
. I mean, what's up with the part where she struggles to get her white blouse on? Like, is that really supposed to be a metaphor for something deeper? 
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The way they highlighted those fancy designer outfits and Mar-a-Lago mansion is all well and good, but where's the substance? The real Melania story is what people want to know about, not some watered-down version that's more interested in looks than actual depth. And don't even get me started on that plot twist with the white blouse...