melodrama

Definition

  • noun: drama in which many exciting events happen and the characters have very strong or exaggerated emotions
  • noun: a work (as a movie or play) characterized by extravagant theatricality and by the predominance of plot and physical action over characterization
  • synonyms: grand guignol, passion play, tom show

Examples

  • Critics dismissed his work as 'melodrama'.

  • She is starring in another 'melodrama'.

  • an actor with a talent for 'melodrama'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) – Why? – It's about dessert. – What about dessert? – I'd rather discuss that in private. – We're havin' white cake. What sort of melodrama could be brewing back there? – You right Monsieur Candie, you right, I'll handle it myself. Meet me in the library. I just can't understand why (..)
    2012 Django Unchained