Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.

Beystiman It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Casey Duggan It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

joecoby45 I enjoyed the first thirty minutes or so, but the movie ended up just be non nonsensical and stupid, as well as pretentious and boring. The camera work is great, as is the acting by the two leads. But really nothing of substance is shown.

sixstring-1 Not much to spoil here, so I'm not even going to bother with a spoiler warning.OK then... there was a time when some people thought "let's do just anything, anything, whatever, and they will call us artists..." Those times are over, even in Danmark.Lars von Trier made some decent movies over the years (Dancer in the Dark, etc), but this guy is just sooooo over the top. It is very clear to me that he has no clue what he wants to do, or what he wants to say, and he hides it behind offensive, artsy bullcrap. Sorry dude, this might have worked in the sixties... but grow the F up, this is the 21st century....This film is a clear example of having nothing to say, having no clue how to say it, and leave it up to the audience to decide, but wait: this is wrapped into a gory, bloody, offensive, unappealing, and confusing package, without any kind of connection to the audience, to... like pretty much anything. I don't know who she is, who he is, who the kid is, why she is (apparently) insane, why they are having sex all the time, and I just don't care if they live or die. The whole thing is just distant, and does not provoke any thoughts. This is a failure on all levels. This is not art, this is just something that wants to look like art, but fails in doing so.Crap.

CinemaClown The first entry in Lars von Trier's Depression Trilogy is an increasingly disturbing but consistently gripping experimental horror that's unnerving, unsettling & unforgiving in its depiction of grief, pain & despair but it doesn't dig deep into those depressive elements to make a lasting impression.The story of Antichrist follows a grieving couple who, following the loss of their only son, retreat to a cabin in the woods in order to recover from the tragedy and repair their broken marriage. But as days pass, the husband starts experiencing strange visions while the wife manifests increasingly violent behaviour.Written & directed by Lars von Trier, the story is narrated in chapters, each covering a depressive stage that gets more n more intense as plot progresses. One element Trier captures perfectly is that suffocating feeling & tendency to blame when not in a stable state of mind, and takes the premise into a horror territory in a very controlled fashion.Characters & their situation is relatable at first, which makes their breakdown even more disquieting to watch. Cinematography employs numerous filming techniques, from ultra slow-mo, black-n-white prologue & epilogue that are accompanied by an aria, to the handheld camerawork that provides a sense of discomfort with its erratic movements.Editing employs a text book narrative style, starting with a prologue that beautifully sets the stage for the main plot which unfolds in 4 chapters, gradually escalating to a harrowing finale, and concludes with an epilogue that exhibits the same serenity as its prologue. But the pacing is a bit on the slow side as the story meanders a lot in between, and isn't going to satisfy all.Coming to the performances, both Willem Dafoe & Charlotte Gainsbourg carry the entire film on their own and deliver strong inputs, both individually & as the couple. Dafoe is calm & composed in his role as the husband & therapist who tries to help his wife move on. Gainsbourg is even better as the wife whose condition goes from bad to worse before all hell breaks loose in the final act.On an overall scale, Antichrist turned out to be better than what I initially expected, for it packs a plot that, despite a few pretentious artsy touches, remains accessible for the most part. Definitely not a film for all & certainly not for the easily distressed, Antichrist is merciless once the cruel side of nature takes over and though still not very rewarding in the end, the interest at least is never lose. Worth a shot but better be wary of what you are getting into.

Anders Dondes Christensen This film is without doubt, only for people with a strong stomach. The film slowly increases it's level of grotesque, and uses many elements you won't see in most movies. Charlotte Gainsbourg shows impressive acting throughout the film, in different ways. This movie scares indirectly, and without exaggerating caricature. Setup is perfectly combined with the payoff, and as other Von Trier pieces, it's original. This is clearly not for everyone, but if you have a strong stomach and a bit of courage, i recommend you to watch it.