Brett Ratner's "Melania" is an execrable film that fails to deliver even the most basic of biographical insights into the life of the former First Lady. The movie takes a gilded approach, lavishing attention on its subject's designer attire and luxurious settings while neglecting any semblance of substance or depth.
The film's pacing is agonizingly slow, allowing Melania Knauss to glide effortlessly through her preparations for Donald Trump's second inauguration. Her voiceover is akin to sheet metal, devoid of emotion or vulnerability, as she discusses her priorities as First Lady and her love for her children. The scene is more akin to a fashion show than an intimate portrait of a woman.
The film's production values are on full display, with lavish settings and opulent costumes that would make even the most discerning designer jealous. However, beneath the surface lies a documentarian nightmare. The movie feels more like a tribute to Trump's ego than a genuine exploration of his wife's experiences as First Lady.
Ratner's handling of the subject matter is akin to taxidermy – beautifully crafted but soulless and devoid of life. The film's focus on Melania's fixation on white and gold, as well as her love for Michael Jackson, reads like a parody of high-society culture. The director's reluctance to engage with the complexities of Trump's presidency or the challenges faced by his wife makes for a dispiriting viewing experience.
The only redeeming quality is that Trump's inauguration does indeed go off without a hitch, despite the chaos caused by Melania's tardiness and the loose-fitting white blouse. However, this fleeting moment of triumph is overshadowed by two hours of tedious and cringe-worthy footage that leaves viewers feeling exhausted and disconnected from their subject.
Ultimately, "Melania" feels like a missed opportunity to explore the intricacies of Trump's presidency or the challenges faced by his wife. Instead, it offers a gilded, shallow portrait of a woman who remains an enigma throughout the film.
The film's pacing is agonizingly slow, allowing Melania Knauss to glide effortlessly through her preparations for Donald Trump's second inauguration. Her voiceover is akin to sheet metal, devoid of emotion or vulnerability, as she discusses her priorities as First Lady and her love for her children. The scene is more akin to a fashion show than an intimate portrait of a woman.
The film's production values are on full display, with lavish settings and opulent costumes that would make even the most discerning designer jealous. However, beneath the surface lies a documentarian nightmare. The movie feels more like a tribute to Trump's ego than a genuine exploration of his wife's experiences as First Lady.
Ratner's handling of the subject matter is akin to taxidermy – beautifully crafted but soulless and devoid of life. The film's focus on Melania's fixation on white and gold, as well as her love for Michael Jackson, reads like a parody of high-society culture. The director's reluctance to engage with the complexities of Trump's presidency or the challenges faced by his wife makes for a dispiriting viewing experience.
The only redeeming quality is that Trump's inauguration does indeed go off without a hitch, despite the chaos caused by Melania's tardiness and the loose-fitting white blouse. However, this fleeting moment of triumph is overshadowed by two hours of tedious and cringe-worthy footage that leaves viewers feeling exhausted and disconnected from their subject.
Ultimately, "Melania" feels like a missed opportunity to explore the intricacies of Trump's presidency or the challenges faced by his wife. Instead, it offers a gilded, shallow portrait of a woman who remains an enigma throughout the film.
I gotta say, this movie sounds like a total snooze fest 
. Who needs substance when you can just flash some designer clothes and luxury settings? The fact that they left out all the juicy stuff about Trump's presidency is just a cop-out 
. And don't even get me started on Melania's voiceover being as dull as cardboard 
. I mean, if you wanna make a film about someone, at least try to bring some emotional depth to it 
. This movie sounds like it was made for the sake of Trump's ego alone, and that's just not cool 
. Can't we just get a real documentary about Melania's life instead? 
It was like they just threw together some fancy clothes and a lavish setting and expected us to be all like "oh wow what a fascinating life" 
And don't even get me started on the voiceover she sounds like a robot 
I was expecting a real story about Melania's experiences as First Lady but instead we got some shallow stuff about her designer clothes and her love for Michael Jackson 
It's just not worth watching u guys trust me 
I mean, come on... you'd think a biopic about Melania would be about her actual life and struggles, but nope! It's all about her designer clothes and Trump's ego trip 
It's all just too much of a shallow, over-produced mess...
. Newsflash: it worked, but only if you're into that sorta thing 
. I'd rather watch paint dry than sit through two hours of this bland, superficial stuff again 
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The film's focus on Melania's designer attire and luxurious settings felt like an ad for Versace or something 
. The only good part was when she messed up her inauguration speech and had to rush off stage... but that was about it 
like, didn't she deal with all the drama surrounding Trump's presidency? 
I'm so over this movie, it feels like it's trying to show off Melania's wealth more than actually telling her story 
1/10 from me, would not watch again 
and by the way, michael jackson fanboy much? lol 5/10 would not watch again 
Not impressed... 
... I'm not buying it though, I'd love to see a movie that really digs into Melania's experiences as First Lady and shows some real depth 
! The movie is like a total snooze fest 
. And don't even get me started on the voiceover, it sounds like someone's speaking through a paper bag 
, but can we please focus on some actual substance for once? The pacing is so slow it puts sleep mode to shame 
. The director must have been going for some kind of satirical commentary on high society culture or something, but it feels like they just gave up halfway through and decided to go full-on parody instead.
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. The voiceover is flat and emotionless, lacking any real depth or vulnerability. It's almost as if Ratner was more interested in showcasing Trump's ego than truly capturing the complexities of his wife's experiences as First Lady