Here's the deal. If you already know people are basically bad, whether on their own or in a group, you can skip this film. However, if you are sometimes lulled into a sense of bonhomie toward your fellow man, I suggest you pick up the paper. Any paper. Or watch the news.
If you are really feeling down on humanity and want to verify that the world is as crappy as you think, pick up this film. Nicole Kidman is a barefoot woman in a fur running from someone trying to kill her when she arrives in Dogville, an ugly little town of about 20 people. The townspeople reluctantly take her in and she agrees to work in exchange. This may start like Snow White and the 7 guys, but it ends up about where you would expect. Slavery, definitely. Worse? You bet. If you make it through to the end (this is a three hour film), you may get a little satisfaction. But I didn't. Ick. Pass - just read the paper.
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