Melania Trump's new documentary, 'Melania,' has premiered to extremely sparse crowds and poor reception, despite her claim that 'everybody wants to know' about her life. The film, backed by Amazon with a reported $75 million investment, appears to be a significant financial and critical flop.
Melania Trump's new documentary, 'Melania,' opens with her asserting that 'everybody wants to know' how she spends her time, promising a glimpse into 'Twenty days in my life.' However, the film's release has been met with widespread indifference. Screenings at major theaters, including one near Times Square, saw attendance as low as 12 people, with half being journalists. This poor turnout was mirrored across the country, suggesting a significant financial loss for Amazon, which reportedly paid $40 million for the documentary and spent an additional $35 million on marketing. Critics and some viewers noted Melania Trump's uncomfortable onscreen presence and a lack of charisma, with much of the film focusing on mundane activities like trying on clothes. While a few viewers, including one politically independent individual, found it 'interesting' to see her private life, and a Democrat admitted it wasn't as bad as he expected, the consensus is that the film lacks a compelling narrative, rising action, or conflict, making it largely unrecommendable despite its substantial investment.
