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   Irish Star   
      
      
   Melania Trump suffers huge blow as critics admit they thought her   
   documentary was a joke   
   Story by Kathleen O'Boyle   
      
      
   As First Lady Melania Trump continues promotional work for her upcoming   
   documentary Melania, critics online have reacted sharply to the project's   
   trailer, with viewers saying they 'thought it was a joke. '   
      
   The documentary, produced in part by Melania and directed by Brett Ratner,   
   is set for a worldwide theatrical release on January 30, 2026, and will be   
   followed by streaming availability on Amazon Prime Video.   
      
   Melania attempts to provide audiences with a behind-the-scenes look at the   
   20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's second inauguration, with   
   footage that includes Melania engaging in activities ranging from travel to   
   meetings and personal moments.   
      
      
      
   As the trailer circulated on social media platforms, viewers slammed   
   Melania for her work on the documentary. On X, one commenter wrote, "I   
   thought this was a joke post. "   
      
   Another user posted, "get the f— out of here maam. " "Nobody cares! "   
   someone else wrote, with another adding, "Ain't no one going the first time   
   to your home video let alone going again. "   
      
      
   Someone else's comment simply said, "I'd rather watch paint dry, " with   
   another adding, "Please girl, nobody is interested. "   
      
   The trailer itself opens with Melania Trump walking into the U. S. Capitol   
   Rotunda dressed in a dark tailored outfit and wide-brimmed hat.   
      
   She delivers the line, "Here we go again, " before a montage showing scenes   
   from her life as first lady unfolds.   
      
      
   Trump's two-word review of Melania's documentary turns heads   
      
      
   A brief phone exchange between her and President Donald Trump is featured,   
   with Melania saying, "Hi, Mr President. Congratulations, " and later   
   responding to his question about watching the election coverage, "I did   
   not. Yeah, I will see it on the news. "   
      
   Despite the high-profile nature of the subject, early reaction suggests   
   that Melania may face challenges getting audiences to watch her film.   
   Trump © Getty Images   
      
   Reports indicate that advance ticket sales have been weak, with industry   
   tracking models forecasting a modest box office opening and theaters   
   remaining 'practically empty' in some markets.   
      
   Part of the buzz around the film also includes production. Amazon MGM   
   Studios reportedly paid around $40 million for the rights to the film, a   
   significant investment that has driven attention but not universal   
   enthusiasm. Some critics have described the trailer's visuals as feeling   
   'static' and 'staged, ' comparing them to a 'high-budget perfume   
   advertisement' rather than a dynamic documentary.   
      
   Beyond reactions to the trailer and ticket sales projections, reactions on   
   social platforms included questioning the need for a documentary focused on   
   Melania herself, with some users questioning who the film is intended for   
   and whether it offers genuine insight into her life and role.   
      
   Proponents of the project, including official supporters, have framed   
   Melania as an unprecedented look into the life of a first lady who rarely   
   gives interviews.   
      
   Melania herself has positioned the film as a close look at her   
   responsibilities, including preparing the White House residence and   
   establishing her team.   
      
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