It looks more like a play than a movie. Sorry, the acting might be great as well as the story but it is not "movie" in its whole sense to me. The lack of a scenery and proper stages makes difficult to get into the story... too slow to me.

Incredible! The stage setting may seem weird at first, but keep watching-it's worth it! Top notch acting, rich story

This movie was so weird. It is really cool, but hard to watch more than one time, because of how odd it was. Really intense and had wonderful acting. The story line was very weird. Worth watching once.

Brilliant. Worth at least one look. Stage-like sets might give you pause but the actors make it seem unnecessary. I loved it and I love it still. Very strong content. It was intense. :)

This film is a window into the souls of man (and woman). It challenges you to examine who you are in theory, as most people judge themselves, versus application, as most people never face. If given absolute power over another, will you steadfast to your scruples or will you abandon them over the ease of self gratification? If all agree to behave immorally does it some how become moral? Is altruism non existant? Should people be held accoutable and punished or forgiven? Dogville is filled with a plethora of subjects for delicious philosophical debate. This film is to deliberate, it forces you to ponder the trials at hand without being distracted with elaborate sets or location. I loved it, with me it will linger long after the final credits, perhaps even the rest of my life.

This film reflects various disturbing aspects of the human soul, which is why some people hate it or are disgusted by it. It makes you look deep within yourself and ask "what would I have done if I had lived in that town? Would I have helped her?" Other people hate it because it is filmed entirely on a real stage, with very basic props. The acting is 100% and the message is the most powerful I have ever seen in a film. Fantastic, life-changing production.

gotta cinephilic boner by a 1/4 of the way through, and the horribly,deliciously satisfying ending was my happy ending!

Terrible film! dont waste your time on this nonsense, it is a film in a stage play setting, pure ridiculous concept