The continuation of Joe's sexually dictated life delves into the darker aspects of her adulthood, obsessions and what led to her being in Seligman's care. Nymphomaniac Vol. II basically continues from where the first one left off plus it's basically way more hardcore than the first especially the scene with Joe and the 2 black men. Nymphomaniac I & II are no classics but their really good films about characters and about our fantasies plus the ending of the film basically showcased that everything that the man heard? Kind of changed him. (8/10)

A lot of user reviews mention that it doesn't live up to the "controversy". Watching a film because it is hyped up will always leave you feeling disappointed due to the insane or incorrect expectations that you had. This film is not sexy or erotic, it is a long discussion about morality and whether circumstances can justify behaviour. Along the way, the film fearlessly touches upon many controversial subjects. It travels from addiction to abortion to paedophilia in a very short time and covers many more subjects too. The film manages to be informative about subjects whilst also debating the subjects and offering a philosophical viewpoint from the two ideology-different characters.If you wish to view a narrative of life that touches upon some important, controversial and little talked about subjects then watch it. Otherwise, avoid it.I would have given the film a 9 if it wasn't for an ending that was inconsistent with the rest of the film.

** Spoilers Alert **'in conflict with his negro brother's interests,' "You shouldn't use that word. It's not what you call politically correct—negro." 'Well, excuse me, but in my circles, it's always been a mark of honor to call a spade a spade. Each time a word becomes prohibited, you remove a stone from the Democratic foundation. Society demonstrates its impotence in the face of a concrete problem by removing words from the language. I think society would claim that politically correctness is a very precise expression of Democratic concern for minorities. And I say that society is as cowardly as the people in it, who in my opinion are also too stupid for democracy.' "I understand your point, but I totally disagree. I have no doubt in the human qualities" 'The human qualities can be expressed in one word: Hypocrisy. We elevate those who say "right" but mean "wrong" and mock those who say "wrong" but mean "righ' —from "Nymphomaniax II"——Review (1~5)#TrailerFraudIndex (lower, better): 1#Content: Script 3 | Acting 4 | Cinematography 4 | Film Editing 4#Visual: Costume Design 4 | Makeup & Hairstyling 4 | Scenic Design 5 | Lighting 4 | Visual Effects 3#Sound: Score & Soundtracks 4 | Sound Editing & Mixing 4#Overall (1~10): 7

i watched the theatrical version with both movies together, i am a huge lars von trier fan, have seen antichrist and his other harder films, i have read that this is the last film in his depression trilogy which is antichrist melancholia nyphomaniac. this film was so powerful, i found the experience menacing. the meanings i have got from the films is that we are all inherently evil. but in these films (it really is women are all inherently evil). nyphomaniac is so massive in scope it blows the other films away. the film is repellent. but still a genuine work of art. i hated it and loved it at the same time. for a man to make a film about female sexuality is a bold thing to do, lars nearly always has the lead as a female, but with this subject matter the man has got guts that's for sure, i saw the film with a female friend, she had a similar experience to me. i have not said this about any other film, and i loved antichrist, this film was hurting me, yet i could not stop watching. anyone who says its a black comedy or has comedic elements don't listen, this is his most serious film to date, unlike antichrist where the evil is quite obvious, in this movie the evil is insidious, it creeps around and gets right under your skin. i feel he has triumphed in his trilogy, and has committed a very dark entity to celluloid. not for the faint hearted. and please do not watch this movie, before you have seen some of his other work. as you need to build up to this one. (lars you are my favorite catholic, but you scare me)See less▲