The Cinematic Abomination That is 'Melania': A Documentary as Empty as Its Star's Soul
In a move that defies logic and good taste, Amazon MGM has released the soulless, garish documentary "Melania," which promises to deliver an intimate look at the life of the 45th President's wife in the 20 days leading up to his inauguration. What it delivers is instead a mind-numbing, apathetic, and unconvincing portrayal that showcases Melania Trump as the epitome of a robot devoid of humanity.
Directed by the disgraced Brett Ratner, who was recently embroiled in a scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein, "Melania" attempts to humanize its star by showcasing her supposed passion for children's welfare. However, this attempt at image rehabilitation falls flat when one considers the devastating impact of Trump's policies on families and communities across America.
Throughout the documentary, Melania narrates her journey as if reading from a script, offering pedestrian facts about the Blair House and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with nary an expression or hint of emotion. When discussing her own "achievements," including the ill-fated Be Best initiative, she sounds as robotic as ever, devoid of any genuine passion or conviction.
The film's most cringeworthy moment comes when Melania attempts to connect with French First Lady Brigitte Macron about curbing bullying and anxiety among French youth. Her response: "No phones in school until they're 11." This shallow attempt at advocacy highlights the disconnect between Melania's rhetoric and her husband's actual policies, which have systematically torn apart families and communities across America.
The documentary's release has been shrouded in controversy, with Amazon MGM refusing to screen it for critics ahead of time. Instead, the studio is relying on the film's initial buzz to boost its box office numbers, a strategy that reeks of desperation. The move is likely intended to distract from the Trump administration's plummeting approval ratings and the growing protests against ICE.
As for the public response to "Melania," critics are divided – some seem drawn in by the spectacle, while others are repulsed by the film's very existence. When I attended a screening of the documentary at an AMC theater, I was struck by the eerie silence that filled the room as the film played on. The only sounds were the rustling of notebooks and the occasional cough – a stark contrast to what one might expect from a film about a first lady with such a high profile.
In short, "Melania" is a propaganda machine masquerading as a documentary. Its release serves as a reminder that in America's current state of affairs, the truth often takes a backseat to image control and self-serving politics. If you value your sanity and want to avoid supporting this soulless exercise in public relations, stay far, far away from "Melania."
In a move that defies logic and good taste, Amazon MGM has released the soulless, garish documentary "Melania," which promises to deliver an intimate look at the life of the 45th President's wife in the 20 days leading up to his inauguration. What it delivers is instead a mind-numbing, apathetic, and unconvincing portrayal that showcases Melania Trump as the epitome of a robot devoid of humanity.
Directed by the disgraced Brett Ratner, who was recently embroiled in a scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein, "Melania" attempts to humanize its star by showcasing her supposed passion for children's welfare. However, this attempt at image rehabilitation falls flat when one considers the devastating impact of Trump's policies on families and communities across America.
Throughout the documentary, Melania narrates her journey as if reading from a script, offering pedestrian facts about the Blair House and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with nary an expression or hint of emotion. When discussing her own "achievements," including the ill-fated Be Best initiative, she sounds as robotic as ever, devoid of any genuine passion or conviction.
The film's most cringeworthy moment comes when Melania attempts to connect with French First Lady Brigitte Macron about curbing bullying and anxiety among French youth. Her response: "No phones in school until they're 11." This shallow attempt at advocacy highlights the disconnect between Melania's rhetoric and her husband's actual policies, which have systematically torn apart families and communities across America.
The documentary's release has been shrouded in controversy, with Amazon MGM refusing to screen it for critics ahead of time. Instead, the studio is relying on the film's initial buzz to boost its box office numbers, a strategy that reeks of desperation. The move is likely intended to distract from the Trump administration's plummeting approval ratings and the growing protests against ICE.
As for the public response to "Melania," critics are divided – some seem drawn in by the spectacle, while others are repulsed by the film's very existence. When I attended a screening of the documentary at an AMC theater, I was struck by the eerie silence that filled the room as the film played on. The only sounds were the rustling of notebooks and the occasional cough – a stark contrast to what one might expect from a film about a first lady with such a high profile.
In short, "Melania" is a propaganda machine masquerading as a documentary. Its release serves as a reminder that in America's current state of affairs, the truth often takes a backseat to image control and self-serving politics. If you value your sanity and want to avoid supporting this soulless exercise in public relations, stay far, far away from "Melania."
. It's like they're trying to sell us a product with a pretty face but no substance at all. The way she talks about her initiatives, it sounds so rehearsed and fake 
. And can we talk about the fact that she's narrating her own life? That's just weird. I'm also not buying into the idea that this documentary is trying to humanize her when it's really just an attempt to rehabilitate her image. The film's release feels like a publicity stunt, and honestly, I don't want to support that 
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. It's not about Melania or her life; it's about perpetuating a narrative that benefits the Trump administration. I'm not surprised that critics are divided, but I do hope people see through the facade and don't get sucked into this propaganda machine 
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. It's a reminder that we need to be more critical of the media and not just consume whatever is put in front of us without question 
. If you ask me, "Melania" is a waste of time and resources 
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I just watched this doc on Melania Trump's life & it's SOOO underwhelming 
The film is literally 2 hours long but it's like watching paint dry 
The whole thing feels so scripted & fake 
the director Brett Ratner has some major baggage too 
did u know he was involved in a scandal with Jeffrey Epstein? 
narrating her own story like she's reading from a script 
& it's hard 2 watch her try 2 humanize herself when Trump's policies have been SO devastating 4 families & communities across America 
like what even is that? 
the film's release has been super shady too 
Amazon MGM won't let critics screen it beforehand so they're relying on buzz 2 boost box office 
sounds like they're trying 2 distract from Trump's plummeting approval ratings 
the whole theater was silent except 4 rustling notebooks & coughs 
what a waste of time 
like they're trying too hard to make her seem all warm & fuzzy but honestly she sounds super robotic in that narration 
anyway i think this whole thing feels like a publicity stunt for the trump adminstration and it's really sad that people are actually gonna watch this 
sounds like its more about brand control than actual human interest. amazon mgm is really reaching for this one 
