Dogville

2004 "A quiet little town not far from here."
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Released: 26 March 2004 Released
Producted By: Zentropa Entertainments
Country: United Kingdom
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A mysterious woman named Grace hides in a small mountain town from criminals who pursue her. The town is two-faced and offers to harbor Grace as long as she can make it worth their effort, so Grace works hard under the employ of various townspeople to win their favor. Tensions flare, however, and Grace's status as a helpless outsider provokes vicious contempt and abuse from the citizens of Dogville.

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Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.
Dorathen Better Late Then Never
Bereamic Awesome Movie
Bergorks If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.
classicsoncall It probably won't dawn on you what the film maker is trying to say in "Dogville" until well into the picture, and even then I think there's a wide range of interpretation possible. For me, it began to click when the town citizens began doubling their demands of Grace (Nicole Kidman) to do more work for less pay. But the 'taking advantage' didn't stop there, as most of Dogville's men folk began extracting their pound of flesh from her, in a manner of speaking. Perhaps the one person who violated Grace the most however, at least in my estimation, was Vera (Patricia Clarkson), who destroyed the only physical possessions Grace held dear while making her watch and challenging her not to cry. The symbolism of the chain is glaring, as Grace becomes a prisoner to the whims of Dogville's citizens with no hope of escape unless an outside force should intrude to coerce them into facing their inhumanity. The idea that the scenario presented was all a test designed by Grace and her father (James Caan - the unnamed Big Man) was something I thought about as the Big Man's thugs were given the go ahead to destroy the town. At last willing to face the truth about society's inhumanity, Grace participates in it's demise by personally shooting Tom (Paul Bettany), while asserting that "Some things you have to do yourself".I wasn't quite sure how to take this film when it started out. For a while my disappointment with the excessive voice over narration and minimalist sets began to get real irritating. But after some time, the story took on the quality of a slow motion car wreck that one just has to take a good long look at to be sure nothing's missed. It's not the kind of movie I'd think of recommending to anyone though; much of the dialog is dense and even though there's a lot going on, it feels at times like things are standing still. And except for Nicole Kidman's character, almost all the rest seem static in their devotion to themselves. This is definitely not a picture for everyone, and something I just thought about that's kind of funny, for many viewers a good alternate title for the movie might have been 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'.
johnloach An amazing cast, and on the surface an interesting premise. I have no qualms about the artsy theatrical sets.However, the story is either totally illogical or massively biased allegory.The main protagonist is charming, beautiful, sweet, and is used and abused by literally everyone she meets. There is not one positive character other than Kidman's in this movie. Is that the film makers view of how America treats the immigrant, the poor and weak? Maybe, there may even be an element of truth to that, but there are no moral people in America? If that is the films message then I feel that the movie signifies a risible level of self-indulgent on the part of the film maker.Finally, I could not help but feel that the abuses suffered by Kidman's character and her eventual 'revenge' looked like little more than an arted up 'I Spit On Your Grave'.
Milos Latinovic If you are looking for a film which can really make you question your way of life and view of society then avant-Gard drama "Dogvill" would be the right choice for you.The plot of the move is set in a remote small town somewhere in USA during the prohibition era. A young girl named Grace, played by Nicole Kidman, comes to this imaginary town called Dogvil where meats locals. Gradually she becomes familiar with their way of life, personalities, fears and above all with their hypocrisy.The theater like setting (no walls etc.) giving the impression of everybody's awareness of evil deeds which are happening. This way director achieves the effect of guilt transmission and making spectators think about their own social settings, their involvement and responsibility.Dogvill definitely deserves significant place in history of film as a monument of brave and uncompromising criticism of society. Although I would not recommend this move to people who do not feel the moral issue is important in their lives, to children under the age of 16 and to those who suffer from serious depression.
Vishnu Venu My review for dog ville : Dogville is a movie made by Lars Von trier, hes a Danish filmmaker. This movie is about an American town, the movie revolves completely around Americans, albeit the meaning or the moral of the story could be applied to any country of the world but he (Lars Von trier) used America as an example because in my opinion, America is a country which carries more power with its people. Having the power and freedom, it is easy for people to abuse something so easily, (also it can bring good deeds to society but I'm talking about the DE- merit) So I can guess why he chose America as a setting for his plot. America is indeed a great country, but we also have to see the negative side of this great nation. The movie tells us to understand it and confront ourselves to become more of a human being. Coming to talk about this movie, this movie has a greater meaning to it. About everything, its pure art. Looking every side of the movie, it shines art and implies meaning. When I played this movie, I was looking for something typical European like movie with sex and love, but this movie blew my mind. I showed a slight dislike to the movie because of its appeal of how boring it looks, with a stage like features, and drawn out paths and symbols, I thought they are doing another boring weird art like thing, but that feeling is just for 5 minutes to the intro, after that i felt the movie. It really took me with it. I loved how the narration went and how it brought a meaning to its people and how easily I could compare with people in my real life. The movie. It dwells on people's greed and a need of starvation to exploit something to satisfy themselves, they took Grace, a pale beautiful young girl who escaped gun fires from a gangster, (Nicole kid man) for granted. Used her in all means. The people took complete use of her and exploited her kindness. The movie simply conveys how humans have become like dogs, where they have showed their nature and never got any punishment for their ill behavior. The men squeezed her for their sexual satisfaction, and women abused her for being lewd towards the men. The movie also tells that human kindness is all a shade. It doesn't exist much. People have become disguised so much, that finding the lost kindness is pretty hard. Grace thought she would find, but she didn't, in this town, dog ville. People were first, kind to her, like how they seem but as to the conclusion, they belittle her, using dominance over her kindness, commanding her to work physical labor. She was unable to find the love she received formerly. Just like how humans have turned into now. Grace finally brings justice to the humans as well as to the earth by deleting this town from the face of earth and it also creates a great sense and interpretation on how she avoided killing of the dog as she knew the dog was angry at her because of what she had done at the preface(stealing its bone) and not for anything else, like Which the villagers did with no cause or explanation (not gonna say the entire story here)The movie has used the audience's imagination to the fullest, using a set and transparent homes and building to highlight the characters and showcase them, i appreciate what this movie has granted or contributed much to the cinema arts and how many aspiring filmmakers can learn from this simple yet imaginative technique. The actors and actresses were amazing. Nicole kid man is BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING, it really brought a fury in me after seeing how the villagers extracted every faith in her. And the payback really made it much more awesome (And satisfying). Correct use of violence and correct use of casting I would say.I have to conclude saying that this movie is amazing, slightly slow paced and fabricates tautness, when people are eager to know quick results. This movie is a must watch for every Nicole Kidman movie fan, every artist, every sad disturbing movie lovers. This movie is art. 9/10.