- Actors: Nicole Kidman, Harriet Andersson, Lauren Bacall, Jean-Marc Barr, Paul Bettany
- Directors: Lars von Trier
- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Lions Gate
- DVD Release Date: 24 Aug 2004
- Run Time: 177 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0002DB52M
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 66,627 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dark, gritty and thoroughly entertaining,
By Red "Red" (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dogville [DVD] [2004] (DVD)
"Dogville" is a brave and original, artistic film from Danish director Lars von Trier ("Manderlay", "Dancer in the Dark") but unlike many directors who try to do something a bit different, von Trier does not surrender plot or watchability.
The sleepy, small and close-knit community of Dogville is shaken by the arrival of Grace (Kidman), a beautiful young woman on the run. At first the townsfolk are reserved about welcoming Grace into the community but as they observe the positive impact she has on their lives they warm to her and she soon comes to realise that she has friends in Dogville. Whilst one may at this point find the film slightly reminiscent of "Chocolat", what with an unwanted stranger entering a community and gradually gaining acceptance, there's something about the way the film's directed that allows you to sense impending darkness, making you aware that the comfortable situation Grace finds herself in is about to change. The entire movie was filmed on a stage - a very large stage but nevertheless, a stage. Each building in Dogville is marked out by a line of white paint on a black floor. The absence of walls really adds to the feeling of closeness. This minimal set makes you focus on the characterisation and for a director to keep an audience interested for almost three hours under such conditions is remarkable yet I remained intrigued and glued to the screen throughout. The dialog, particularly that of the narrator, is very sharp and makes the film entertaining even during the most gritty parts. Nicole Kidman and Paul Bettany (as Grace's love interest, Tom) really earn their parts, with superb performances from both. The supporting roles were also exceptionally well cast and the acting was fantastic throughout.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fantastic 3 hours!,
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This review is from: Dogville [DVD] [2004] (DVD)
Okay, i admit, i really only bought this film because i was curious of Kidmans performance, being a fan. However, after a few minutes i forgot where i was i couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
The set was simple, yes, and after reading some other reviews i couldn't help but say that if you can't see how this somehow enhances what you see then you are very narrow minded. I'm not sure about the other cast but i know for certain the Nicole Kidman made this film for no money and i doubt she regretted it either. The supporting actors are all superb in their roles and just blew me away. This piece of cinema is certainly thought provoking and excellent. Some will love it, some will hate it. I have to say that you have to have a liking for this type of film to understand and enjoy it. But, i reccomend that even if you don't generally enjoy this type of film, watch it anyway. It's a masterpiece. Lars Von Trier is definitely brilliant!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Solid Stars,
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This review is from: Dogville [DVD] [2004] (DVD)
This is an extremely well structured masterpiece by Lars Von Trier; if you like original and inventive storytelling (the entire movie is set on a stage with VERY few props, there is even an invisible dog) then I strongly recommend this film to you. On the other hand, even if dramas aren't usually your thing I would still say that the chances of you receiving the film's strong message(s) are high.
The story begins when a woman called Grace (Nicole Kidman, obviously) appears in a small town one night after we hear two gun shots being fired. A young man (Paul Bettany) welcomes her to the town and the pair immediately agree that she should work for the town's residents in return for their welcoming arms. All is well at first, but during the course of the last two hours terrible things begin to happen and by the end Grace is forced to face her inner monster, with drastic consequences for the town. What unnerves the most, despite her horrific encounters with members of the town, is the fact that when she resorts to shockingly extreme measures, the viewer simply cannot help but side with her, sympathise, even secretly cheer her on. It is on that note that I let you decide on whether or not you rent/buy this wonderful, riveting piece of art; bearing in mind that it's effect on you could be overpowering.
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