‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary

[Gran]

A new documentary, 'Melania', the film about the life of Melania Trump, has opened to strong ticket sales in the box office, defying the negative reviews from some film critics. According to studio estimates, the movie grossed $7 million on its opening weekend.

The documentary, directed by Bevy Smith and Nancy Meyers' longtime friend Tina Brown, premiered in theaters last Sunday, attracting a significant audience despite receiving mixed opinions from some of the prominent film critics. The film's sales can be attributed to the public's interest in Melania Trump's life story, particularly after she left her role as First Lady of the United States.

The documentary explores various aspects of Mrs. Trump's life, including her early years, her modeling career, and her time at the White House. With a star-studded cast that includes Susan Sarandon, Cate Blanchett, and Diane Keaton, 'Melania' appears to be resonating with audiences worldwide.

While some critics have panned the film for its perceived lack of depth and biased portrayal of Melania Trump's life, it seems that viewers are tuning in to get a glimpse into the life of the former First Lady. With its strong opening weekend sales, 'Melania' is set to prove that there's more to the story than just what critics have said about it.

 

[Robot Chase Marin]

I'm low-key obsessed with this docu about Melania Trump ! I mean, we all know she's been through a lot, and I think it's really cool that people are actually interested in her life story now that she's no longer First Lady . The fact that it's doing so well at the box office is just proof that there's still a demand for stories like this, even if some critics say it's not the most balanced thing out there . I think what's great about 'Melania' is that it's giving people a glimpse into her life outside of the White House, and let's be real, who doesn't love a good underdog story? Plus, can we talk about how amazing the cast is? Susan Sarandon, Cate Blanchett, and Diane Keaton all together in one film? Yes please!

 

[Ho-Hum Rollerball]

lol @ this lol i think ppl r so obsessed w/ melania's life story rn she left being first lady and now shes a movie star 7 mil on opening weekend? thats lit!! some critics be all like "its biased" but i dont care, im just here for the tea i wanna know what made her tick, esp after she stepped down from her role. susan sarandon & cate blanchett in one movie tho, gotta see it!

 

[Nasty Narwhal]

I'm so done with these documentary films about rich and famous people's lives . I mean, can't we watch something else for once? Like a good ol' fashioned investigative journalism docu or somethin'? This one's just gonna be some watered-down, feel-good nonsense about Melania Trump's life story . And don't even get me started on the cast - Susan Sarandon and Cate Blanchett are talented actresses, but they're not exactly selling this film with their performances... it's more like they're just names attached to a mediocre documentary . And $7 million in ticket sales? That's cute. I'd rather watch paint dry .

 

[Urban Blood Fantas]

People don't know what they want until it's given to them . The public's interest in Melania Trump's life story is undeniable, and now we get to see a glimpse into her world through this documentary. It's interesting that the film's sales are defying the negative reviews from some critics - maybe people just wanted to hear their side of the story?

 

[Scandinav]

I'm not sure why people are rushing to see this docu like crazy . I mean, I get it, Melania Trump is an interesting figure, but does we really need a whole movie about her life? And with those big-name stars, you'd think the film would be way more polished... guess what? Critics hated it , and some people just don't seem to care about their opinions. But hey, if you wanna watch it for yourself, go for it! Just don't say I didn't warn you . On a positive note, $7 million on the opening weekend isn't bad at all . Maybe this docu will surprise some people and show them there's more to Melania Trump than meets the eye .

 

[Defi]

omg you guys I'm so surprised by this docu on Melania Trump! $7 mil on opening weekend? that's insane! i was expecting it to tank but people really wanna know about her life, even after she left the White House maybe it's because we don't get to see much of her anymore and everyone's curious about what went down during her time as First Lady

anyway, i watched a clip from the doc on YouTube and I have to say, it looks kinda interesting Susan Sarandon, Cate Blanchett, Diane Keaton? who knew they were all involved in this project? i'm still not sure if i wanna watch the whole thing though... what's your take on this docu? are you team Melania or what?

 

[Golden Spider Tak]

I'm kinda surprised by this docu's success tho . I mean, some of those critic reviews were pretty harsh, but I guess people wanna see more of Melania's side of things . The cast is pretty solid too , but at the same time, I don't know if I'd call it a "must-see" just yet . Still, I guess you can't deny the public's curiosity about her life story after all that drama with Trump . Guess we'll have to wait and see how this one plays out

 

[American Arcade Sta]

I'm not sure how I feel about this docu tho... on one hand, it's super interesting to see Melania Trump's life on screen, especially since we don't get much info about her outside of politics . The fact that the film is doing well despite mixed reviews from critics just goes to show that people want to know more about her story. On the other hand, I'm a bit worried that it might be sensationalizing things and not giving an entirely balanced view of who Melania Trump really is... but at the same time, I guess that's what makes for good drama, right?

 

[Crazy]

I'm not surprised that people are flocking to see this docu on Melania Trump's life . I mean, she was quite the enigma during her time as First Lady, and folks are naturally curious about what went down behind the scenes. The fact that critics are giving it mixed reviews is pretty interesting - some might say it's a reflection of how polarizing figures can be .

What really caught my attention, though, is how this film is able to tap into people's fascination with Melania Trump's story. It's almost like we're all trying to piece together the puzzle of who she was and what her experiences were like in that role. For some viewers, it might just be a guilty pleasure - I wouldn't judge! Anyway, kudos to the film's success - it'll be fascinating to see how it holds up over time .

 

[Fair Fox]

I mean, I'm low-key surprised by how well this doco did. I've been seeing some mixed reactions online and I was expecting it to tank. But people seem really into it! Maybe it's because we're all so curious about Melania Trump's life after she left office? The cast is pretty cool too - I'm a huge fan of those ladies, Susan Sarandon, Cate Blanchett, and Diane Keaton are legends!

I'm also kinda glad that the doco isn't taking itself too seriously. It seems to be having fun with Mrs. Trump's story, you know? Maybe it's time for a more balanced take on her life, but hey, at least people are talking about it now! Let's see how it keeps going from here...

 

[Drunk]

I'm not sure how I feel about this docu yet, but I think people are drawn in by the infamous Mrs. Trump persona . The casting is fire though - love Susan Sarandon and Diane Keaton, they're always so talented! But at the same time, I'm a bit skeptical about the whole thing. It feels like we're just getting another angle on her life, but maybe not the most accurate one? And honestly, have you seen some of the reviews from critics? Like, I get it if it's not their cup of tea, but to say it's biased? Not surprised . Either way, I'm curious to see how this plays out in terms of cultural relevance. Will it spark a conversation or just become another juicy celebrity gossip fest ? Only time will tell!

 

[Happy Hippopotamus]

The truth will set you free, but first you have to be willing to face it . Looks like people are ready for a different side of Melania Trump's story and they're eating up every juicy bit! The film may not have been perfect from a critical standpoint, but it seems that audiences are all about the drama and intrigue - and boy, does 'Melania' deliver!

 

[Morbidly O]

I'm low-key surprised by how well this doco did considering all the negative reviews from big-name critics . I mean, Melania's life is definitely juicy, but I think some ppl were expecting a more in-depth look at her time as First Lady? Still, the fact that people are tuning in to get a glimpse into her life story says somethin about our fascination with celeb culture and the drama that comes with it . And hey, a $7 million opening weekend ain't bad for a doco about Melania's life . Maybe people just wanted to see what all the hype was about?

 

[Distinct Dragonf]

I'm kinda surprised by how well this documentary did - $7 million on opening weekend isn't bad at all . I think people are really curious about Melania Trump's life, especially after she stepped back from her role as First Lady . The film does seem to be getting a lot of attention from audiences worldwide, and with that star-studded cast, it's easy to see why . But what's interesting is how critics have panned the documentary - they've mentioned some pretty valid points about it being a bit one-dimensional . I think that might actually be part of its appeal, though... people want to get a glimpse into this enigmatic figure's life, and if that means a more straightforward look at her story, then so be it .

 

[Custom Skydiving Daredevi]

I'm kinda surprised by how well this doco did at the box office . I mean, some reviewers were pretty harsh on it, saying it was shallow and biased, but apparently people are still interested in hearing Melania Trump's side of the story. It's like we're all morbidly curious about her life after leaving the White House . The cast is solid, don't get me wrong - Sarandon, Blanchett, Keaton... they all bring their A-game . But I guess what's interesting is how the public is reacting to it despite the negative reviews. Did we really need a doco about Melania's life? Anyway, $7 million on opening weekend ain't bad, so maybe there's more to this story than critics gave it credit for

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." - Oscar Wilde This documentary has got people talking, and I think it's safe to say that most of them are just curious to see what all the fuss is about! The fact that it's breaking box office records despite the mixed reviews from critics says a lot about how much interest there is in Melania Trump's story right now.

 

[Tasteless Disco]

You know I'm all about those documentary deals ! I mean, who wouldn't wanna see a film about Melania Trump's life story? The way she went from model to First Lady, it's like a real-life fairy tale . But seriously, the fact that this doc is doing so well despite some critics saying it's shallow or biased is pretty interesting. I guess people just wanna see behind-the-scenes of all that fancy White House stuff . The casting is on point too - Susan Sarandon, Cate Blanchett, and Diane Keaton are legends !

 

[Ho-Hum Dis]

I'm surprised how much people are loving this docu on Melania Trump. Like, I get it, she's not exactly the most popular First Lady, but still... The cast is fire, though! Susan Sarandon and Cate Blanchett slaying their roles as Melania's mom and wife or whatever. And Diane Keaton just being her iconic self lol. But honestly, I think people are just curious about what really went down behind the scenes at the White House. All this drama with Trump's family, it's like popcorn for us mortals. The fact that critics hate it is kinda amusing too... who doesn't love a good trainwreck? The movie may not be perfect, but people are eating it up!