‘Melania’ Dumps Garbage Into Theaters With Self-Titled Documentary

Amid a tension-fueled political climate and a sitting president polling at a 56% disapproval rate, there’s one question every American has lost sleep over — what, if anything, is Melania Trump up to?

Unwilling to leave the mystery unsolved, the first lady herself allegedly pitched the idea of a self-titled documentary to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2024, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

“Melania” hit theaters Jan. 30. The documentary follows the 20 days before President Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration in January 2025. 

It’s as nail-biting as it sounds.

Separating “Melania” from the tyrannical political scene of which she’s involved, the documentary is just as un-insightful, boring and flat as she is. Audiences can just as easily watch her do nothing for free.

Behind a forgettable score and cinematography akin to amateur iMovie productions, “Melania” is about as engaging as watching paint dry because she was just as unproductive a month before the inauguration as she is now, a year later. There’s nothing she has to say.

The most interesting questions are the ones left untouched.

How can Melania confidently claim to be an immigrant while many others are fearful of the Trump administration’s intensified ICE activity? How did she qualify for an EB-1 visa, a program reserved for foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities? And why is she seeking public attention now, after her husband allegedly forced her to the sidelines?

It should be clear — “Melania” is barely a documentary, moreso a PR move meant to absolve the names of everyone involved.

“Melania” marks director Brett Ratner’s first film since six women accused him of sexual assault in 2017. In 2023, Ratner immigrated to Israel and formed a close friendship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the Los Angeles Times.

On the day of the film’s premiere, Ratner (“Red Dragon,” “The Family Man”) appeared in the latest batch of the Jeffrey Epstein files, embracing an unidentified woman alongside the human trafficker, according to BBC. Ratner denied ever knowing Epstein, and there’s currently no evidence of wrongdoings, according to Fox News.

This is not the last time the director would rub elbows with controversial figures.

Since April 2025, Trump has irresponsibly used his position to pressure media outlets by interfering with operations, launching investigations and threatening to withhold funding, according to PBS.

In November 2025, Trump’s high praise of Ratner’s “Rush Hour” franchise and personal request for a new installment was picked up by Paramount, with the disgraced director attached, according to Variety.

It’s important to remember that Paramount chairman and CEO David Ellison is the son of Larry Ellison, one of Trump’s most prominent financial backers.

Taken together, these long-standing relationships and presidential influence suggest the framework of a media-controlled propaganda operation, with “Melania” being the first step.

Thankfully, barely anyone’s watching.

With a $40 million budget — the highest ever for a documentary — “Melania” has grossed a mere $7.1 million as of Feb. 2, also welcoming waves of overwhelming negative reviews.

Despite harsh critical reception, the documentary boasts a surprising 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s unlikely that many ratings are real, as the platform has a history of allowing paid reviews, according to Vulture.

“Melania” isn’t worth anyone’s time. It’s a movie with no substance about a first lady with no redeeming qualities. 

“Melania” is in theaters now.