andrew_james10 Nothing more than a play that was filmed. All the "action" on one set with cardboard walls to show where each building was. Although the actors had to pretend to open any doors. I didn't learn anything but, in the future, to stop watching this type of crap and not carry on because it is that odd perhaps it must get better. Predictable enough that I worked out the ending with around two hours to go, I guess I kept on watching the see if I was right. Unless you are a cinema geek who needs the arty stuff I wouldn't waste your time on this one.

rockman182 I haven't watched a bulk of Lars Von Trier's filmography but I do love the Depression Trilogy. Melancholia is just an absolutely amazing work of art (and the first proof that Kirsten Dunst is really good), and Nymphomaniac is so f'ed up but undoubtedly amazing. I feel like a lot of those films and the mood and melancholy involved is personal to his own depression. In a similar way I think Dogville really purveys his misanthropic feelings towards humans. Nonetheless, I found this film to be really entertaining, unique, and artistic.The film is about a woman who comes upon the inhabitants of a town called Dogville after fleeing from gangsters. The town takes her in on the condition that she do chores for the town folk. Gradually the favors that she does turn intense and a growing hatred occurs for the woman. She is then treated like a slave, chained, raped and emotionally abused. She once escapes danger in her life and then stumbles upon it in Dogville, and becomes emotionally withdrawn to the abuse she suffers. The film explores the evil of human beings and the revenge taken upon those who wronged you.I really enjoyed this film but I can see film goers finding it pretentious and tedious. The film is quite unique as its a parable that is literally a stage production. The actors are on a stage the entire time complete with chalk lines dividing different territories in Dogville. I've never seen anything like this before and really liked the unique production on display. The film is also a near full 3 hours long and is mostly filled with dialogue. If this turns you away, then this film probably isn't for you. Lars von Trier films aren't for everyone , but I'm quite appreciative of the strong pathos on display in his work.Nicole Kidman is DAMN good in this film. Her character (Grace) is an innocent beautiful and obedient woman who gets taken advantage up. Things get to a breaking point and she realizes the ugly nature of humans and then takes revenge. Human beings cause the suffering of other humans and things are a cycle. Whatever is done onto you is done back onto others. Its a bleak tale of human misdoings that will polarize viewers. I'm leaning towards masterpiece though.8/10

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'.

SnoopyStyle It's Depression era Dogville which lies at the end of the road to an abandoned silver mine in the Rocky Mountains. Tom Edison (Paul Bettany) hears a gun shot and then finds Grace (Nicole Kidman) on the run from some gangsters. Tom hides her in the mines and then tries to convince the town to protect her. Most are skeptical and Grace does chores for the people. They eventually accept her into their town but the ugliness eventually grows.This is a highly experimental theatrical experience. The set is more like a play. The buildings have no walls and things are often represented by written labels on the ground. It sets the movie feeling fake. I also don't like the constant narration. This is something deliberate which detracts from the enjoyment. It accentuates the fakeness of this morality play. It's also way too long. The good aspect is Kidman and the other great actors. In addition, the movie has a point and it makes it with surety. This is an unique film and not an enjoyable one.