Dogville quotes

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Chapter NINE
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Chapter THREE
Chapter TWO
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Quotes about Dogville

View Quote Copious lies. Just lies. Vera

View Quote Philosophy and politics aside, von Trier has forgotten to make a movie worth watching, create a single sympathetic character or write dialogue that isn't prattle. James Verniere in The Boston Herald

View Quote In which Grace finally gets enough of Dogville, leaves the town, and again sees the light of day
That evening Tom had sensed at once that something had taken place, but had to plead with Grace for ages before she finally broke down and unburdened herself.

View Quote Dogville is not a masterpiece, nor is it an embarrassment. But it is a cinematic Rorschach test, as much fun to praise and to scorn as it is to watch. Chris Vognar in The Dallas Morning News

View Quote Imprints itself on the consciousness and hauntingly lingers Arthur Lazere, Culturevulture.net

View Quote Nobody want's me to work for them. I would really like to offer something in return. You're all running a terrible risk having me here. I mean, I am willing to learn. Grace

View Quote I hate it for you to see me like this. I can't bare that I'm doubting you. I'm sorry. Goodnight. Grace

View Quote It all started with a meeting, so it will be logical to end it with one too. You'll talk and they'll listen. They can't refuse to listen. Tom

View Quote It is like a child who doesn't want to take his medicine. They'll be furious at first, but in the end they'll see it is for their own good. Just don't be hateful. Don't be reproving. If anybody can do it, Grace, you can. Tom

View Quote Grace looked around at the frightened faces behind the windowpanes that were following her every step, and felt ashamed of being part of inflicting that fear. How could she ever hate them for what was at bottom merely their weakness?

View Quote It's the best stage play you've ever attended, and you feel as if you're right in the middle of it. Steve Schneider in The Orlando Weekly

View Quote Though certainly a failure in some respects, Dogville may be the most fascinating, richly accomplished screw-up you'll see all year. Michael Wilmington in The Chicago Tribune

View Quote We've better get you out of here. I'm afraid, you've learned far too much already. The Big Man

View Quote It's a tough sit through tough questions. Richard Nilsen in The Arizona Republic

View Quote Observant, that's what I am. Tom