The Lars von Trier Nazi controversy threatened to derail this movie before it even began. Luckily, 'Melancholia' spoke for itself. Named after a planet that has been hiding behind the sun and now heading for Earth, 'Melancholia' explored the grim reality of depression, human emotion, and -- in general -- how one would act if they knew the world was about to come to an end. (Hint: Not well.) Kirsten Dunst's harrowing performance as a depressed newlywed should finally get her out of the 'Spider-man' bubble, and Kiefer Sutherland -- as her curious-but-cowardly brother-in-law -- should surprise fans of '24.' The visuals are stunning, the ending is dark, and von Trier, as always, makes it impossible to turn away. -- A.S.

The Lars von Trier Nazi controversy threatened to derail this movie before it even began. Luckily, 'Melancholia' spoke for itself. Named after a planet that has been hiding behind the sun and now heading for Earth, 'Melancholia' explored the grim reality of depression, human emotion, and -- in general -- how one would act if they knew the world was about to come to an end. (Hint: Not well.) Kirsten Dunst's harrowing performance as a depressed newlywed should finally get her out of the 'Spider-man' bubble, and Kiefer Sutherland -- as her curious-but-cowardly brother-in-law -- should surprise fans of '24.' The visuals are stunning, the ending is dark, and von Trier, as always, makes it impossible to turn away. -- A.S.