A new film about Melania Trump has been released, and it's a masterclass in subtlety – or lack thereof. The documentary, titled "Melania," is more of an exercise in propaganda than a genuine attempt to humanize the former First Lady.
What we get instead are snatches of Melania's robotic demeanor, interspersed with shallow facts about her time in office and her supposed charitable endeavors. But when it comes down to it, there's no substance to speak of – just a shallow shell of a person trying to convince us that she cares about the issues we care about.
The film's director, Brett Ratner, is notorious for his past behavior, but even he can't single-handedly rehabilitate Melania's image. The documentary is more of a vehicle for Amazon MGM to peddle their product and boost their box office numbers than an actual attempt at artistic expression.
And then there's the glaring inconsistency between "Melania" the film and Melania Trump herself. We're told that she cares about families and children, but when we watch her in action, it's clear that she's more concerned with maintaining a façade of respectability than actually doing any real good.
The only thing that can be said is that this documentary is a product of its time – the perfect tool for a administration looking to whitewash their actions and boost public perception. It's a hollow exercise in self-congratulation, devoid of any genuine empathy or understanding.
So, what do you get when you pay money to see a film like "Melania"? You get a few minutes of shallow footage, some empty platitudes from Melania herself, and a healthy dose of propaganda designed to convince us that she's more than just a figurehead. But it's not worth watching – especially if you're looking for substance or real human emotion.
What we need instead is a film that truly tells the story of Melania Trump – one that acknowledges her flaws, her privileges, and her complicity in the systemic injustices that have plagued this country for far too long. Until then, "Melania" will remain just another hollow exercise in self-congratulation, devoid of any real substance or meaning.
What we get instead are snatches of Melania's robotic demeanor, interspersed with shallow facts about her time in office and her supposed charitable endeavors. But when it comes down to it, there's no substance to speak of – just a shallow shell of a person trying to convince us that she cares about the issues we care about.
The film's director, Brett Ratner, is notorious for his past behavior, but even he can't single-handedly rehabilitate Melania's image. The documentary is more of a vehicle for Amazon MGM to peddle their product and boost their box office numbers than an actual attempt at artistic expression.
And then there's the glaring inconsistency between "Melania" the film and Melania Trump herself. We're told that she cares about families and children, but when we watch her in action, it's clear that she's more concerned with maintaining a façade of respectability than actually doing any real good.
The only thing that can be said is that this documentary is a product of its time – the perfect tool for a administration looking to whitewash their actions and boost public perception. It's a hollow exercise in self-congratulation, devoid of any genuine empathy or understanding.
So, what do you get when you pay money to see a film like "Melania"? You get a few minutes of shallow footage, some empty platitudes from Melania herself, and a healthy dose of propaganda designed to convince us that she's more than just a figurehead. But it's not worth watching – especially if you're looking for substance or real human emotion.
What we need instead is a film that truly tells the story of Melania Trump – one that acknowledges her flaws, her privileges, and her complicity in the systemic injustices that have plagued this country for far too long. Until then, "Melania" will remain just another hollow exercise in self-congratulation, devoid of any real substance or meaning.