Dancer in the Dark
An Eastern European US immigrant with a love for musicals has to cope with the gradual loss of her vision.
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"The reviews were extremely black and white for this art-house film. People were either enthralled or bored to tears by the whole experience. There seemed to be no middle ground. Now, that's my kind of movie. Any picture that can reap awards (Cannes Film Festival) and get lambasted by the general public at the same time will always pique my interest. In respect, it was a rich, rewarding odyssey, much easier to get through than, let's say, even half of "8½." My initial respect for the unique, uncompromising style of Danish director Lars von Trier goes back to his comp..."
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Despite acclaim at Cannes, the film did not fare well with British critics, subsequently affecting its box office performance. Thinking that the film was being underserved, its British distributors Film Four offered a money back guarantee if people didn't enjoy it. This swelled its attendance figures considerably with only 5 people asking for their money back.
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An Eastern European US immigrant with a love for musicals has to cope with the gradual loss of her vision.