Midsommar
A24 | Release Date: July 3, 2019
6.5
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Lite_em_upAug 4, 2019
Movie dragged on & on, none of the characters are likable, it's weird & gory for the the sake of being weird & gory. Very predictable, very overrated & poorly written, the only good thing is it's cinematography but that's not enough to makeMovie dragged on & on, none of the characters are likable, it's weird & gory for the the sake of being weird & gory. Very predictable, very overrated & poorly written, the only good thing is it's cinematography but that's not enough to make a good movie. I'm dumbfounded by the 10 scores, this movie is so far from perfect it's laughable and you do laugh, not with the movie but at the movie. It also explains why I had to go to the other side of town to watch it as only one theater was showing it in my state (less than a fortnight in from release date) - that says it all really, no one's watching this garbage.… Expand
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hydemikeJul 31, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I 've not laughed so much internally since watching "Carry On Screaming". I say internally because I was watching it in an arthouse cinema and an "arthouse" crowd is too polite and too emotionally controlled to respond honestly when viewing trash. I should have guessed by the way this film disappeared quickly from the multiplexes that the general viewing public had been warned off this film through word of mouth and I think the money men who backed it might be worried that word had got around that this self-indulgent, vanity project written and directed by Ari Aster was never going to get much affection from the viewing public.
Sadly, the film carried a reputation before it that equated it with the horror classics such as "The Shining", "The Wicker Man" and the more recent "Kill List" - a high bar that a fast-paced,quickly-told prologue implied might be happening here.
But no, weirdness and predictability of the "look behind you" type takes over and the standard horror beats had me mentally betting who was going to go first. Much has been made by the critics of the film being set in daylight and being full of springtime colour. For me this was a novelty that quickly wore off. This is a long film - 140 minutes - and the director has plenty of opportunities to satisfy the true horror fan. But when the level of spending on plastic flowers outweighs the amount spent on prosthetic makeup, you know you won't be jumping out of your seat too many times.
I wish I'd been there when Aster pitched this movie to the money men - that would have made an interesting film in its' own right. I'm sure he used the phrases "horror", "isolated pagan cult" "Sweden", "drugs", "sex", "blond Nordic types", "naive young Americans", "sunshine", "strange forbidden buildings", etc... to beguile them into parting with their money. For me this is his second strike. "Hereditary" had a couple of decent shocks but never achieved the level of quality given to it by the critics. The same thing has happened here. I hope that by participating in it , the careers of Will Poulter, Jack Reynor and even the "bombproof" Florence Pugh are not going to go down the plughole - anyone remember Milly Shapiro or Alex Wolff?
If you expect a horror film - don't go. If you expect a gory thriller - don't go.If you expect a travelogue about the way isolated communities can develop in the manner of a National Geographic film - this is the film for you !!… Expand
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CoolHandKookJul 29, 2019
I was excited for this movie going in and quickly it became apparent that I would be let down. For someone that can enjoy a slower pace horror film, I had to force myself to stay in my seat and not evacuate the theater. Everyone in theI was excited for this movie going in and quickly it became apparent that I would be let down. For someone that can enjoy a slower pace horror film, I had to force myself to stay in my seat and not evacuate the theater. Everyone in the theater, including myself, were laughing at parts that were meant to be gruesome. Midsommar is the worst, most drawn out, boring, overrated "horror" movie I've ever seen.… Expand
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clichedpioneerJul 18, 2019
There's nothing original in this film, Ari Aster is a hack, the only thing missing is the large wicker man burning at the end. If the first 2 hours doesn't bore you to death or you haven't walked out, you'll then endure a further 30 minutesThere's nothing original in this film, Ari Aster is a hack, the only thing missing is the large wicker man burning at the end. If the first 2 hours doesn't bore you to death or you haven't walked out, you'll then endure a further 30 minutes of gratuitous violence, gore & sex. Disturbing viewing for all the wrong reasons.… Expand
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goggomobileJul 17, 2019
Ari Aster is a talented cinematographer but should leave the script writing to someone else. This isn't an original story, it's been done before & better in The Wickerman 1973. This version has drugs added with cheap shock value gore & sex.Ari Aster is a talented cinematographer but should leave the script writing to someone else. This isn't an original story, it's been done before & better in The Wickerman 1973. This version has drugs added with cheap shock value gore & sex. Grim, grisly and downright sickening. If you enjoy that kind of thing then be my guest, but this isn't for me.… Expand
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JAFOJul 17, 2019
This movie is 2 hours of boredom, then 30 minutes of absurd pretentious sex & gore...
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plsbehonestpplJul 18, 2019
God awful movie, 2 1/2 hours I won't get back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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m0neysh0tJul 22, 2019
A second big thumbs down from me, Aster is an awful writer, hopeless at character building, where you don't care about them. You get enough psychedelic mushroom drinking in this trash to put you off for life, gruesome shock gore for the sakeA second big thumbs down from me, Aster is an awful writer, hopeless at character building, where you don't care about them. You get enough psychedelic mushroom drinking in this trash to put you off for life, gruesome shock gore for the sake of gore. Predictable & slow. The only good point is its visual design. I won't be paying to watch any more of his movies again...… Expand
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UmmmJul 17, 2019
This is the one time you really should save yourself wasting 2 & 1/2 hours of your time and take heed of the many negative reviews listed here......
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alekyJul 5, 2019
super slow, after everything is said an done you are left feeling cheated out of being scared.
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TrueONE1290Jul 17, 2019
Worst movie I have seen in the last 5 years. I've read several explanations of the movie and it still remains zero for me. Whoever rated it above a 5 must be bots.
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StacylbJul 28, 2019
This has got to be one of the worst movies I've seen in 5 plus years. There were so many hidden innuendos and pictures in the movie that never quite made sense and we're never clarified. I truly feel like I wasted two and a half hours of myThis has got to be one of the worst movies I've seen in 5 plus years. There were so many hidden innuendos and pictures in the movie that never quite made sense and we're never clarified. I truly feel like I wasted two and a half hours of my life. I totally feel like I was left out of the fact that you had to be under some mind-altering drug to even remotely sit through this crap. Even if you have a chance to see this movie for free take a pass and do something else!!!… Expand
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Daniel_EndureJul 3, 2019
Midsommar is absolutely nauseating from the start of act two onward. There's no reason to care for anyone in the film, nor does it go anywhere interesting. It's eerie, loud, stagnant, and dare I say, a complete misfire on behalf of myMidsommar is absolutely nauseating from the start of act two onward. There's no reason to care for anyone in the film, nor does it go anywhere interesting. It's eerie, loud, stagnant, and dare I say, a complete misfire on behalf of my favorite company in the film business - A24. The scariest part of this film is that there's those who are crazy enough to recommend it to others... Standards out of whack, I suppose...… Expand
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jportillo1975Jul 17, 2019
This movie was horrible. I'm not about to go into some trivial reach to dig deep about why this movie should be good. It's not. Critics honestly owe me the 2 1/2 hours back that I spent watching this garbage. If someone wasn't crying inThis movie was horrible. I'm not about to go into some trivial reach to dig deep about why this movie should be good. It's not. Critics honestly owe me the 2 1/2 hours back that I spent watching this garbage. If someone wasn't crying in the film, then they were basically yodeling, or getting led off to get killed... And nobody made a big deal about that because apparently, missing people are normal when on foreign soil miles from normal civilization. SMH. The film is garbage. Save yourself and do something better with the time you would waste watching the crap.… Expand
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ChewilewiJul 6, 2019
Another film bashing traditional european pagan culture and heritage. Also the theme of codependency is so overplayed in modern culture where we are told to be hyper atomised individuals. Never explores the positives of our natural need forAnother film bashing traditional european pagan culture and heritage. Also the theme of codependency is so overplayed in modern culture where we are told to be hyper atomised individuals. Never explores the positives of our natural need for reliance on our loved ones or community.… Expand
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Jrpk9600Jul 9, 2019
Perfectly summed up by a fellow viewer walking out of the cinema at the same time as me: ”well that’s two and a half hours of my life I’m you’re never going to get back”. I have never been so dissatisfied by a movie that I wasn’t even surePerfectly summed up by a fellow viewer walking out of the cinema at the same time as me: ”well that’s two and a half hours of my life I’m you’re never going to get back”. I have never been so dissatisfied by a movie that I wasn’t even sure what to expect from it. It’s not that it’s poorly acted (mostly) or that it’s poorly directed; because it’s not. The problem with the movie is that, for a film sold on its ability to make the viewer feel creeped out, it never feels creepy it just feels strange... and laughably so. This is by far one of the funniest movies I have ever watched, not because it was trying to be but because I, and a lot of the others in the cinema, were laughing AT the movie. There is no character development, no sensical plot and no need for half of the scenes to even be included or as long as they are. I am baffled by the critical success that this movie has become as it’s just a bad movie. I could remove scenes or characters and it wouldn’t make a difference to the movie. The things the movie did well it didn’t do enough with and there is no resolution or repercussions for the things that happens over the course of the movie. I can imagine people that enjoyed the movie will read this and say “you just didn’t understand” or “it’s trying to be confusing and vague because that’s how the main character is feeling through the movie” but that doesn’t make a good movie. In fact there was nothing to enjoy in this movie, nobody to route for and not enough happening over the 146 minute run time to get really engaged in the film and this is why this is the closest I have ever came to walking out of a movie over an hour in and the only time I have ever written a review of a movie as to warn people to not bother going to see this one.… Expand
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Pcox65Jul 13, 2019
Well definitely two hours of our lives that we will never get back!!! Most bizarre movie we have ever saw in our lives! My husband said that, “I will NEVER EVER EVER get to pick out a movie again!” We literally laughed as we were walkingWell definitely two hours of our lives that we will never get back!!! Most bizarre movie we have ever saw in our lives! My husband said that, “I will NEVER EVER EVER get to pick out a movie again!” We literally laughed as we were walking out, shaking our heads and asking ourselves, “What the hell did we just watch?” Bloody, gory, disturbing.. Don’t waste your time, unless you are truly are disturbed.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantJul 4, 2019
Although beautifully filmed and chock full of surprisingly grabbing humor, this meandering, overlong, frequently predictable smart horror offering tries the viewer's patience early on in the first act, relentlessly carrying through to theAlthough beautifully filmed and chock full of surprisingly grabbing humor, this meandering, overlong, frequently predictable smart horror offering tries the viewer's patience early on in the first act, relentlessly carrying through to the end. While presented as a story about psychological health and well-being painted on the canvas of an allegedly suspenseful thriller, the picture comes up woefully short in the fright department (even though it tries to compensate for that with ample gratuitous gore), largely because, at a 2:20 runtime, it takes far too long to reach its final destination (which is easily visible from miles away). Florence Pugh's often-overwrought performance in this "Wicker Man" knock-off becomes tiresome, almost laughable, as the story wears on...and on...and on as it inches toward its wholly unfulfilling conclusion. Save your money.… Expand
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ChrisCrossedJul 5, 2019
Ugh, such a film school project. And painfully long. Cinematography is great, but so much detail is ripped off from the original version of The Wicker Man that Ari Aster should get a lawyer. Clueless, soulless young friends making ridiculousUgh, such a film school project. And painfully long. Cinematography is great, but so much detail is ripped off from the original version of The Wicker Man that Ari Aster should get a lawyer. Clueless, soulless young friends making ridiculous choices, zero dramatic tension--yeah, bring a book. Midsommar may fuel a new Oscar category, though--the "Woulda Coulda Shoulda." Really, if you like grownup creepy without being bludgeoned by the filmmaker's unoriginality, go find that TWM 1973 cult classic, which also has a great soundtrack by Paul Giovanni.… Expand
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lenny68Jul 11, 2019
As someone else commented 'a film school project'. Trash is one thing. Trash masquerading as something profound, even art is something else. Like Aronofsky's dire mother! Midsommar is just style and no real substance whatsoever. Avoid.
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SamuelvSJul 19, 2019
It is stupid as what... I wish I had spent my time better then watching this...
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DynamiteCoyotesJul 13, 2019
Midsommar is a movie that tries to claim it's deep while swimming around in a puddle of blood. It is overly graphic for the sake of being so and has so many subplots that eventually end up leading nowhere that you might question the two and aMidsommar is a movie that tries to claim it's deep while swimming around in a puddle of blood. It is overly graphic for the sake of being so and has so many subplots that eventually end up leading nowhere that you might question the two and a half runtime. It has an overwhelming sense of dread throughout but it isn't rewarding. Far too on the nose for any of the foreshadowing to feel paid off and is just in your face about it. The director is so self indulgent in everything he does that watching it I kept wondering when scenes would end. That being said art direction and cinematography were really well done but they couldn't save the movie from this disaster of a script.… Expand
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gimmedatsammichJul 5, 2019
A horribly tedious and derivative film that falls far short of the director’s first effort. Not one surprise in store here. It is obvious what is going to happen the second they arrive at the commune. There is not one person in this movie whoA horribly tedious and derivative film that falls far short of the director’s first effort. Not one surprise in store here. It is obvious what is going to happen the second they arrive at the commune. There is not one person in this movie who does not come across as either annoying, repugnant, or both. The American college students are universally awful characters, particularly Dani’s hateful dolt of a boyfriend Christian. It is also far too long (2 h. 27 min.) This is simply undercooked torture porn that, unforgivably, puts on the pretense of being something better than torture porn. It is not scary or interesting in the slightest. If you’re in the mood for some good horror revolving around bizarre pagan rituals, just watch the Wicker Man.… Expand
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thenukeofnukesJul 3, 2019
This film was absolutely gross and disturbing. It is just a more gruesome version of The Wicker Man.
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1MoviemanJul 19, 2019
Makes Wicker Man look like a kids movie. If you want watch disturbing scenes of murder then you will love this movie. Also if you like the Alarma TV show then you will like this one also.
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x2OhSevenJul 13, 2019
I hate everyone that rated this movie favorably. I should have listened to the bad reviews. This movie was a pile of steaming poo. Save your money.
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PaolaivettesoyJul 17, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is 2.5 hours of my life that were wasted. I kept saying No, no, no and NO when I left. Don't waste your time. Badly done, so slow and there is no connection with the audience to the screen and vice versa. Nothing will pull you in, there is no climax, it's a wanna be badly made if there was a worst comparison to Standly Kubrick in weird and different this would be it and that would be an insult to Stanley. This movie was absolutely terrible. TERRIBLE.… Expand
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ElisammyJul 13, 2019
Trying to be provocative but really just perverted. Left with a headache. Slow
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TruthTeller1Jul 13, 2019
THIS IS NOT A Horor Film but more an adaptation of “cult-culture” (There I said it first. Copy-protected lol). There are disturbing images in this film but NO monsters or spooky things. The storyline is a 3 star and the picture quality is a 4THIS IS NOT A Horor Film but more an adaptation of “cult-culture” (There I said it first. Copy-protected lol). There are disturbing images in this film but NO monsters or spooky things. The storyline is a 3 star and the picture quality is a 4 star. However, I give this Film a 1 Star because it wasn’t what I was expecting. AND next time I will do a better job checking reviews before wasting $13 on a ticket and $14.99 on popcorn/soda. I would ask for my money back if I wasn’t embarrassed and already moved on, an hour after leaving early.… Expand
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twall3Jul 3, 2019
What is WRONG with these filmmakers? Seriously. Something is wrong with them. Why pay $ to observe their twistedness?
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defdog99Jul 5, 2019
Replace ‘swedes in sweden’ with ‘pygmies in the congo’ and this movie goes from “horror movie” to “national geographic”. Really theres nothing scary and if this is just what they do every 90 years so be it. Super boring till the end. IdReplace ‘swedes in sweden’ with ‘pygmies in the congo’ and this movie goes from “horror movie” to “national geographic”. Really theres nothing scary and if this is just what they do every 90 years so be it. Super boring till the end. Id have trimmed the whole mushroom scene for something like a bonding bear hunt.… Expand
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thatdannerJul 18, 2019
God, this movie was slow. The 2.5 hour runtime is crazy long for what it is. Though the acting is good, the only relief is Will Poulter's clever one-liners and decent acting. The rest of the movie is steaming garbage. Everybody in the theatreGod, this movie was slow. The 2.5 hour runtime is crazy long for what it is. Though the acting is good, the only relief is Will Poulter's clever one-liners and decent acting. The rest of the movie is steaming garbage. Everybody in the theatre laughed at what scenes were meant to be horrifying, and the weird premise is so off-putting. There is no plot twist that isn't foreseeable from the beginning. This film is not nearly as good as Hereditary and should be skipped. If the boredom doesn't get you first, the laughable writing will.… Expand
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marco34laJul 6, 2019
Folks - look at the USER reviews. It's pretty much a divided crowd -- you will either love this movie or hate it. For me, the movie should have been categorized as "Absurdity, Pretentiousness, Gore" there is very little suspense or thrills.Folks - look at the USER reviews. It's pretty much a divided crowd -- you will either love this movie or hate it. For me, the movie should have been categorized as "Absurdity, Pretentiousness, Gore" there is very little suspense or thrills. Basically it's an overbloated film where the director is in love with himself and every shot and scene. You sit through basically 2 hrs of NOTHINGNESS until things turn to horror and absurdity. Imagine going to a movie that was about a wedding and in the movie EVERY BORING DETAIL was presented i.e., the cake cutting, every dance, every speech, every boring bit of the ritual. THAT'S WHERE the 2 hr 25mins comes from!!!! This is NOT a horror movie until the last 30mins. My advice read the synopsis and then just sneak in and watch the last 30mins of the flick. You missed NOTHING.… Expand
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loadingrandeJul 4, 2019
saw it 2 times and i can now say - perfectly written, perfectly acted, perfectly directed, perfect cinematography. it's an instant classic, my favorite movie of the year, probably my favorite since Call Me By Your Name - and i've though a lotsaw it 2 times and i can now say - perfectly written, perfectly acted, perfectly directed, perfect cinematography. it's an instant classic, my favorite movie of the year, probably my favorite since Call Me By Your Name - and i've though a lot about this and i've decided that thos one is my new favorite horror film. has aot of details so i recommend watching it more than once. but it's really perfect… Expand
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CriticalViewerApr 3, 2021
A family reunion in a Scandinavian village becomes a bloody pagan slaughterhouse wherein the foreign guests become human sacrifices. We haven't seen this before? Sure we have. Leaving the auditorium after the movie, someone snortedA family reunion in a Scandinavian village becomes a bloody pagan slaughterhouse wherein the foreign guests become human sacrifices. We haven't seen this before? Sure we have. Leaving the auditorium after the movie, someone snorted "Nihilistic garbage," and I think that was a good appraisal of the film. The movie is tedious and predictable and gratuitously gory. It also has distinctly anti-white and anti-Christian undercurrents. In one advertising image, two young people are walking through a lovely pastoral setting toward what appears to be a wooden cross. What unsubtle message does that send about Christianity, in general? What message does it send about how the creator of this slop regards Christians? Would he have made such a movie about a village in his ancestral homeland, Israel, a movie in which the villagers are discovered to be practicing the "Blood Libel," and abducting and sacrificing tourist Christian children? Of course not. In "Midsommar," portraying some of the victim visitors as nonwhites -- visitors to a lily white Swedish hamlet -- is also some nasty messaging, on one level or another. Visually, this film is engaging and vivid and colorful. The story is mildly interesting, but predictable. I am nonetheless ashamed that any Christian or Swede agreed to participate in this spectacle.… Expand
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MurphyBrandonAug 18, 2020
Midsommar is nonsense. A cult of screaming lunatics "haunt" the druggie vacationers. Wow, so original, right? You think the government can't track them there when their families report them missing? There is no suspense - zero! The victimsMidsommar is nonsense. A cult of screaming lunatics "haunt" the druggie vacationers. Wow, so original, right? You think the government can't track them there when their families report them missing? There is no suspense - zero! The victims willingly let the killing happen, and it moves so slowly that even the most naive audience could predict what happens next.… Expand
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TatianaLacarraFeb 23, 2021
What a waste of time! This movie is horrible, boring and nonsensical, the scenes are dragged to the limit of sanity. The first 15 mins in the movie I thought, that's could be good, then they go to Sweden, and another movie starts, one IWhat a waste of time! This movie is horrible, boring and nonsensical, the scenes are dragged to the limit of sanity. The first 15 mins in the movie I thought, that's could be good, then they go to Sweden, and another movie starts, one I really didn't care for and would certainly have lived better without! A very, very ugly and boring movie.… Expand
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MisterJackMay 23, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is without a doubt the worst movie I have ever seen. I kid you not. Do not see it at all costs. It was so bad that the two other people in the theater walked out crying at the end because they wasted their money on it. The fact that this movie has generally positive reviews is absolutely asinine. Giant orgy that has no real reason to exist aside, this movie is boring and predictable as all hell. Every character is infuriatingly bland and the only part of the movie I enjoyed was seeing them each killed off because I no longer had to suffer anymore. It’s paced terribly, too. This crap fest is nearly 3 hours when it could’ve easily been a 1/3rd of that. Scenes go on forever and there’s absolutely no tension because anybody could see what’s going to happen next. Do not watch this movie. Do not. It is not good. It is not even so bad it’s good. It’s just plain bad. Watch literally anything else instead… Expand
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AthanasiosTOct 30, 2019
Once again I fell for a critics' hyped "horror" flick and surprise surprise, it sucked. Ok, it is well shot and directed, with good photography, but it is also slow and dragging, with quite a few story holes and really boring. It is certainlyOnce again I fell for a critics' hyped "horror" flick and surprise surprise, it sucked. Ok, it is well shot and directed, with good photography, but it is also slow and dragging, with quite a few story holes and really boring. It is certainly not "horror" and please people, do not compare it with the epos of modern horror, "The Witch".… Expand
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RenovatiaFeb 6, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a political movie with the intent to once again bash white people by depicting European paganism in an evil way. The main theme: a diverse group of friends is sacrificed because white people bad.

Needless to say that this movie was praised by the usual clique and received its planned 6 million awards and nominations.

The movie is very slow. The scenes kept dragging on with boring scenery. The acting was high-school grade. The entire movie was high-school grade. Even Florence Pugh was a huge letdown. They appeared unmotivated and certainly uninspired. The movie tried to be clever by depicting foreshadowing imagery here and there. But it was too obvious.

By now the movie industry ridiculed every culture out there except for the Hebrew one. But European culture cannot be ridiculed enough and so it continues. Make no mistake, this movie is a goal oriented project and the goal wasn't to make a quality movie.

Actor Jack Reynor insisted on being filmed in full frontal nudity. Because women are too much depicted as objects of torture in horror movies. Now what an amazing White Knight hero!

Yes, you'll see a few interracial couples as well, don't you worry. I don't recall gays though, but they made the black(est) guy the most educated one. Surely that counts for something.

The movie itself is all about long winded semi trippy shots, weird overjoyed pagans and an ending which you saw coming from 6 gorillion kilometers away.

Edit two days later:

I didn't check prior to writing this review, but the director was the scrawny Ari Aster - and that isn't an Amish name. Here's his quote about this movie: "Sweden was an isolated place for a long time and what you see now is events unfolding similar to events in World War 2." He claims nationalism is rising in Sweden. I notice countries in the west take turns to be accused of that.

Ari also loves to fulfill the nudity quota.
1) In Hereditary we had nude cultists at the end.
2) In this movie we had nude cultists at the end.
3) In "The 9th Gate" we had nude cultists at the end.

I wish more people would see the patterns and respond to it as blatantly negative as I do.… Expand
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ubeguysmileyJan 19, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was a directionless, disingenuous, disaster. It feels like it goes forever and what little plot there is it meanders through like there is no hurry or impetus to get any type of resolution. The characters are thin with little or no development. Normally in a movie of this nature there is some kind of growth or obstacle for the protagonist to "get over" but the main character starts and ends the same way. im sure that if you reversed the genders of Dani and Christian, and showed a previously faithful, patient and supportive woman, being drugged and coerced into having sex that she didnt particularly want then being condemned to burn to death by her jealous boyfriend then people would not being singing the praises of this movie in quite the same way.

Midsommar is a boring, tedious, dumb and pretentious piece of cinematic excrement.… Expand
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Mocha13Nov 3, 2020
I wanted a horror movie. Definately, the two last things that this movie is, are: a good movie. A horror movie. Avoid it at any cost, except if you study cinematography
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smeJan 23, 2020
In the pursuit of creativity and innovation to the horror genre, this film goes beyond the disorienting and uncomfortable stage set in the beginning to something much worse. It feels like the sole intent was to be unique and shocking, whichIn the pursuit of creativity and innovation to the horror genre, this film goes beyond the disorienting and uncomfortable stage set in the beginning to something much worse. It feels like the sole intent was to be unique and shocking, which it is, but this is at the expense of being anything that has substance.… Expand
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bricklayerAug 5, 2020
Uninspired nonsense with a few decent landscape shots...

I had high hopes going into this movie, but those were quickly snuffed out. Most of the film's scenes are too long for their own good, and are composed of either lethargic acting orUninspired nonsense with a few decent landscape shots...

I had high hopes going into this movie, but those were quickly snuffed out. Most of the film's scenes are too long for their own good, and are composed of either lethargic acting or wide establishing shots of the same two plain houses. As for the plot, it was dragged out for far too long. Not to mention it was riddled with nonsense that the writers tried to make seem somewhat meaningful.

In short, the whole movie could've been summed up to about 45 minutes of meaningless garbage but is stretched to nearly two and a half hours.… Expand
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campbellsouptmAug 13, 2020
This movie is horrible. It is POINTLESS. Why was this made?? I understand that Heriditary was about grief and loss and guilt and depression etc. but this movie has NO POINT. The first hour is unbearably boring. The cliff deaths areThis movie is horrible. It is POINTLESS. Why was this made?? I understand that Heriditary was about grief and loss and guilt and depression etc. but this movie has NO POINT. The first hour is unbearably boring. The cliff deaths are interesting but then it goes downhill again. I had no idea what the plot was supposed to be or if there even was one. The part with the naked women was just weird. It felt unnecessary, but then again, the whole movie was unnecessary. The ending left me more unsatisfied and frustrated (at myself for wasting 2 and a half hours of my life) than an ending has ever made me.
Don’t watch this, you won’t gain anything from it. Trust me.… Expand
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EdenFiniteMay 22, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't recall the last time I watched something as frustrating as this film was.

Midsommar, like Hereditary before it, has proven somehow to be boring, confusing, cheap, offensive and pointless all at once.

I can certainly see where this film could be misconstrued as, "deep". After all, it's plenty strange, eccentric and mysterious. However, it's clear upon actually finishing the thing that any ideas one might have had, that there was a point to it all, was misplaced.

And before we proceed, I'm no enemy to the, "deep" horror film. I'm quite the fan of The Babadook. The difference, primarily, here, is that that film uses the horror genre as a means of exploring the deeper themes. The "deeper" themes here are a thin excuse for horrible, disturbing imagery. And these are very much not the same thing.

While we're on the subject of whether this movie has much to say, I'd like to talk about the overly graphic gore of the film. You see, I don't mind slasher films that lean heavily on grotesque imagery in order to make one's skin crawl. But most of those films are rather aware of what they are. Unfortunately, this film has so little shame that it feels the need to masquerade with it's agonizingly slow pacing and discussion of (made up) swedish culture. And yet, that doesn't stop it from selfishly wanting to have it's cake and eat it too. The film's "horror" is entirely in these graphically violent scenes, with heads being mercilessly crushed, bones pushed through the flesh, faces torn off, people burned alive, people being cut into pieces while alive, lungs pulled out through the back... The list goes on and on. This makes the film decidedly... Cheap, if not outright manipulative.

And now that we've segued in the direction of manipulation... Wow. This film is much more offensive than ridiculous slasher films portraying sex and drugs and teenagers as evil... It would seem to like you to believe that Swedish people are horrible as well. The film revolves around American students going to Sweden, only to be killed in gruelingly brutal ways by these swedish pagan folk. It twists (and outright invents) swedish traditions into such alien, strange things that it would be hard not to think of it all as simply, "evil". And if the only thing you can think of to pull upon, in order to scare people, are other cultures, then you're just carrying the flag of xenophobia unabashedly. And trust me, this film does not do these things with the intent to subvert expectation or as satire, either. Everything is played quite straight, unfortunately.

But that's far from the end of this film's sins, though you would be forgiven for thinking that this was enough, already. Because this film is, believe it or not, at the end of the day... A very pretentious ripoff of The Wicker Man. Don't believe me? Both films see Americans heading to a Scandinavian country and observing seemingly strange customs and rituals while attempting (or not even attempting, in the case of Midsommar) to unravel a mystery there. Both films revolve around the Midsommar festival. Both films include violent sacrificial rituals. Okay, okay, that might all be mere coincidence, of course. The final ritual of both films feature a man inside of a bear suit being burned alive, while the pagans look on, mocking their dying pains. If this schizophrenic, idiotic, offensive, pointless film could have afforded to be ONE thing... You'd think that would be, "original".

In conclusion, as I very much cannot wait to never have to waste another moment thinking about this putrid waste of time and effort and film, let me say this above all else...

I will never watch another film by Ari Aster.… Expand
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kyreneburnOct 2, 2021
Scary in such an interesting way. Made me feel like I was on drugs myself a few times. Just an incredible cult movie done better than any I've seen. Also, Florence is absolutely amazing in every single thing she does. This just proves it evenScary in such an interesting way. Made me feel like I was on drugs myself a few times. Just an incredible cult movie done better than any I've seen. Also, Florence is absolutely amazing in every single thing she does. This just proves it even more. She is the best part of this movie.… Expand
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Luke9648Apr 14, 2023
Ari Aster's "Hereditary" was brilliant. Midsommar attempts to capture some of the same black magic, but it fails miserably in my opinion.
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TaniaViandraJan 23, 2023
So Disturbing. 10 minutes of sex scene and a lot nudity. Is this horror movie or a JAV ???
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robinsiposwMay 5, 2023
What the **** this movie ???!!!!! It's not a horror, nor a gore ... No story , no solution , not a .... Ahhh I'm so angry , because I "listened " to critics review , and I gave a chance ... But it's a crap , literally a crap. Don't waste yourWhat the **** this movie ???!!!!! It's not a horror, nor a gore ... No story , no solution , not a .... Ahhh I'm so angry , because I "listened " to critics review , and I gave a chance ... But it's a crap , literally a crap. Don't waste your time or money on this… Expand
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garmonboziaAug 2, 2019
Another film from Ari Aster which I didn't like that much. The only thing that works in this movie is the visual part. The pagan village looks beautiful and is created with the attention to detail. The music, dances and singing are alsoAnother film from Ari Aster which I didn't like that much. The only thing that works in this movie is the visual part. The pagan village looks beautiful and is created with the attention to detail. The music, dances and singing are also great. The horror part is grotesque to the point of only laughable. People laughed at the absurdity of the scenes during my screening. Tonally this movie sucks. It tries to be a pointless ironic horror entertainment, psychological drama and initiate deep philosophical conversations - all in one. It achieves only the first goal - pointless entertainment. "Midsommar" is too ridiculous to start a more serious conversation about anything. And I think Ari Aster tried to say here something about ego/individuality culture vs collective culture. Criticise and ridicule organised religion and comfort people find in rituals and false ideas of belonging to "the family". Something about adult children subconsciously wanting the death of theirs parents as a form of liberation. But all those ideas fall flat because the plot of this movie is so ridiculous that it doesn't encourage that kind of discussion. It is just to weak of a movie even on the superficial level to start a conversation about deeper meanings. I also don't understand the praise that Florence Pugh receives for her performance in this movie. Yes, at the beginning she's great, but with the progression of the plot, her character becomes less and less real or interesting. All the characters in this movie act like ideas of people and not real people. I've read reviews which said that the main character's boyfriend is a jerk. Well, Dani also was very unlikable (all the characters in the movie were). She was very needy and she was as toxic in their relationship as her boyfriend. If it comes to her psychological trauma I think the director forget to show us what was her family like. That would perhaps create the ground for some kind of pay off in the finale and the ideas behind her sister's decision. "Midsommar" looks beautiful at times, but the plot is too weak, ridicules and laughable to provoke viewers to dive deeper. Very shallow and pointless movie. As an entertainment is a pointless B-movie. And it's not that original. It's derivative of Robert Eggers' "The Witch", Ari's own first movie "Hereditary", and many more. Only the superficial folk aspect of it is kinda new and interesting. Very pretentious artsy-farsty movie. I say "no" to Ari Aster and "Yes" to Robert Eggers. From those two Eggers is a far more focused director.… Expand
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OliverargiresAug 3, 2019
The distortion of the so-called pagan tradition is outrageous in this film. The production wrote that did thorough research on it and the result is quite disturbing. Making a horror type of movie is one thing but distorting so much and putThe distortion of the so-called pagan tradition is outrageous in this film. The production wrote that did thorough research on it and the result is quite disturbing. Making a horror type of movie is one thing but distorting so much and put the cult label like this is just not ethical whatsoever… Expand
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BarnyAug 4, 2019
The only reason why this movie is considered horror, is because it has been reviewed by emotionally immature (also very sheltered from life and the brutal nature of reality) people. It is very bright and colorful, but that's about it. TheThe only reason why this movie is considered horror, is because it has been reviewed by emotionally immature (also very sheltered from life and the brutal nature of reality) people. It is very bright and colorful, but that's about it. The characters are simply shallow beyond belief, caricatures of stereotypes at best. Very pretentious, unoriginal, uses clichés and all too common tropes. Far too long and boring. Another movie that can be summed up in the trailer without loosing much.… Expand
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CanucallmejokerOct 12, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely terrible. Never have I seen a director show so much potential (Hereditary) and fall so flat the 2nd time around. Boring. Uninteresting. Slow. All the things about movies you do not want are here on full display.… Expand
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JonnybyrnesOct 12, 2019
Honestly, where do I begin. The entire start scene has absolutely nothing to do with the movie, the movie was so slow it felt like 4 or 5 hours, at no point was it really scary, at no point does it really draw you in, the characters are justHonestly, where do I begin. The entire start scene has absolutely nothing to do with the movie, the movie was so slow it felt like 4 or 5 hours, at no point was it really scary, at no point does it really draw you in, the characters are just moronic .... the only genuine death from this movie would have been me dying from boredom but somehow I made it through. Please watch this movie just so you can marvel at how bad it is.… Expand
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Lord_NarcessSep 16, 2021
TL;DR Not horror, not thriller. Just a boring cult film. Did I just watch Wicker Man 2? Seriously this movie is listed as horror...um no. Thriller...nope missed that. At least with Wicker Man you got to enjoy Nic Cage go off the rails...butTL;DR Not horror, not thriller. Just a boring cult film. Did I just watch Wicker Man 2? Seriously this movie is listed as horror...um no. Thriller...nope missed that. At least with Wicker Man you got to enjoy Nic Cage go off the rails...but I suppose we are getting jaded to that now. It is a long drawn out story of a cult that has some interesting thoughts on breading, age, life, and such. I don't blame the actors, they did the best with the utterly rubbish story/script. Only redeeming factor is its filming location and cinematography, the beauty of Budapest is amazing(its supposed to be Norway in the film). In the end if you want to "experience" this film, go take a scientology reading and listen to their lecture afterward. Both are long boring and pointless in the end.… Expand
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stezo2kJul 7, 2019
Weird and gory for the sake of being weird and gory. Drags on too long and I didn't care for the characters at all. Strangely predictable as well. It was directed well but that's the only positive I can give it. Very overrated
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FabrizioMaffeiJul 31, 2019
One year after the excellent debut, Paul Asay directed his second film. Is a year enough for an artist to create a good movie? We know that production companies try to make more and more money by exploiting the phenomenon of the moment andOne year after the excellent debut, Paul Asay directed his second film. Is a year enough for an artist to create a good movie? We know that production companies try to make more and more money by exploiting the phenomenon of the moment and this seems to me one of those cases. Unfortunately midsommar is a failed film. I say unfortunately because Asay has some directorial (and writing) qualities out of the ordinary, with an exceptional ability to create tension. But if the beautiful first short part of the film makes you think you are at the consecration of an artist, the second part, that takes a completely different path from what we saw earlier, is lackluster and takes refuge in situations seen in too many films and to become more and more a bad copy of "The wicker man", with an ending that makes you smile rather then letting the viewer think, or put anxiety. It would seem almost as if two different scripts had been joined. The photography is beautiful but points excessively to aesthetics and symmetry even when there is no need for it, ending only in a mannerism. Too bad, because I repeat, the first half hour left us thinking about another great film… Expand
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atouchofspiceAug 31, 2019
This movie only lasted 2 weeks in theatre's here, what more do you need to know - No one is paying to watch this tripe!
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Truthhappens316Jul 10, 2019
This is without a doubt the weirdest movie I have seen this summer. It starts off making you feel like it's going in a direction, and then totally goes off the rails. I still don't know what I watched. 5 out of 10, because I don't know if itThis is without a doubt the weirdest movie I have seen this summer. It starts off making you feel like it's going in a direction, and then totally goes off the rails. I still don't know what I watched. 5 out of 10, because I don't know if it was good or bad.… Expand
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DiscussionaqueoAug 12, 2021
This movie is bad. Everything was incredibly predictable... literally none of the "shocking" events surprised me. Not one single time. Also, almost all the characters are stupid and unlikeable. Like the entire premise of the film would setThis movie is bad. Everything was incredibly predictable... literally none of the "shocking" events surprised me. Not one single time. Also, almost all the characters are stupid and unlikeable. Like the entire premise of the film would set off huge red flags if anyone suggested it in real life. "Hey guys, want to come to my commune in the middle of nowhere, miles away from civilisation?" To most people, this would sound like an invitation to get murdered by the Manson family. But not the characters in this film. They're not even put off when they see two people ritualisticly killed in front of them. Anyone with half a brain would have left right then and there. They're also terrible people, for the most part. The main characters boyfriend, for instance is not only a terrible, insensitive boyfriend, but he's also a terrible friend. At one point he tries to steal one of his friends academic ideas. When he died, I felt nothing as he totally deserved it.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 21, 2019
There's a latent problem in Midsommar. A serious problem in my point of view and is that despite its ambition and enormous pretention, Midsommar is a film unable to provoke and I say that that's a problem because that's precisely what itThere's a latent problem in Midsommar. A serious problem in my point of view and is that despite its ambition and enormous pretention, Midsommar is a film unable to provoke and I say that that's a problem because that's precisely what it tries to achieve.

Nowadays there's a new wave of horror separated from the most basic and commercial aspect of it. In many occasions some great stuff comes out of it and on other occasions is just what you would call ''artistic garbage'' Midsommar walks between both sides of that spectrum and it's surprising to say so but there's no point or catalyst that makes you believe there's something more relevant about what you're seeing.
Once you analyze what you saw if you compare it with what it's supposed to be trying to say, well that's where the huge imbalance appears.

You could say it shouldn't be taken so seriously. After all, the purest essence of the film deals with a bad relantionship and the urges of breaking up but that's also a great inconvenience because that's what makes you wonder, what is it all about?

And above all, and I can't say how much I should emphasize this, what the hell happened to the atmosphere?
What Aster achieved in Hereditary completely vanishes here and everything is due to its own environment.
Yes the commune is strange and bizarre. Their customs are disturbing and brutal and violent and you're experiencing those oddities like the main characters. You also feel like and outsider and a foreigner but you have an extra knowledge: You know that something bad will happen and therefore what you have left is simply to wait for it, therefore all the suspense goes out the window and the only thing that Midsommar has left is not what it can still try to build but to at least try to get you interested in knowing where it will eventually lead to.

And getting to the ending, understanding that like the commune, Dani purges her own evil by condemning her boyfriend to death, the void that remains is enormous given the little satisfaction the story provided me. And so it's inevitable to ask why it lasted so long.

With 147 minutes, Midsommar over-extends its stay, consequently I cannot think what can be added with the director's cut, which I will inevitably end up seeing but consider my emotion and interest considerably diminished.… Expand
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tp122Oct 10, 2019
This movie is an inspiration you young, untalented film makers. Apparently, no matter what derivative, poorly written, poorly acted garbage you produce, you can find someone to finance it. I was literally laughing at this by the end. AnThis movie is an inspiration you young, untalented film makers. Apparently, no matter what derivative, poorly written, poorly acted garbage you produce, you can find someone to finance it. I was literally laughing at this by the end. An incompetent brazen ripoff of movies like 'Harvest Home', 'The Wicker Man' and many more, only more pretentious.… Expand
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Odd15hJan 19, 2020
Literally just the Wickerman. Go watch that movie instead. This was recycled trash.
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SirDidymusSep 10, 2019
Interesting, weird and more than a little disturbing. Great performances and cinematography but ultimately this is not a movie for everyone. Graphic violence warning for the squeamish.

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jakechOct 6, 2019
Liked Hereditary so was looking forward to this. Very disappointing. Cue lots of disjointed violin music and unsubtle, repetitive and unconnected vignettes of unsettling, bizarre behaviour with no escalation of tension. Don't know what to do?Liked Hereditary so was looking forward to this. Very disappointing. Cue lots of disjointed violin music and unsubtle, repetitive and unconnected vignettes of unsettling, bizarre behaviour with no escalation of tension. Don't know what to do? Insert weird behaviour. Plot going nowhere? Create shocking visual. With some terrible acting from extras; unlikeable main characters; predictable plot - and unintended laugh-out moments - this is a film that feels forced, lost and doesn't know how to end. Oh, I know! Insert an unsettling visual.… Expand
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callmericardoNov 5, 2019
Kinda like Nicolas Cage’s Wicker Man remake...but for hipsters. And it goes on forever.
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carson733Apr 5, 2020
Two and a half hours of my life I will never be getting back. Calling this a bad film would be an understatement...actually, calling it the worst film of all time would STILL be an understatement. The character development is non-existent andTwo and a half hours of my life I will never be getting back. Calling this a bad film would be an understatement...actually, calling it the worst film of all time would STILL be an understatement. The character development is non-existent and the entire movie is dragged out from what could realistically be a 30-45 minute short film. There was no big plot twist ending and there were no surprises. You’d know just as much from watching the trailer as someone who watched the entire movie. There is an extremely long sex orgy scene that has no relevance to the actual plot of the film. Ari Aster is a horny middle-aged geek who should be serving burgers or living in a tent rather than making movies. This is the only review I have ever written and i felt it was absolutely necessary in hopes that I am able to warn others before it is too late. This film was nothing but a disappointment and I am certain that i’ve lost a multitude of brain cells and possibly gained a chromosome from watching it. Stay away!… Expand
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Peacepiperf20Jan 5, 2021
Literally the only good thing about this movie was was the trippy camera shots. I also dont understand how a big orgy scene is considered horror. Its a waste of two hours and dont let the fact social media tells you to like it make you likeLiterally the only good thing about this movie was was the trippy camera shots. I also dont understand how a big orgy scene is considered horror. Its a waste of two hours and dont let the fact social media tells you to like it make you like it or allow the camera shots to trick you.… Expand
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cedmond17Feb 7, 2021
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Jmed985Oct 20, 2019
This was not entertaining at all. There were too many scenes that contributed absolutely nothing to the structure of the plot. In fact, the movie felt so long that it’s easy to forget what the plot even is.
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capt_morganSep 26, 2019
The boyfriend was so shallow and annoying... I'm sorry.... I'm sorry... I'm sorry as this PhD major walks on egg shells for his annoying girlfriend.
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WD7335Jul 17, 2019
This movie might be too smart for the average viewer. Most people who said it was unnecessarily gory or that the violence was too random don’t understand what they are observing. While not a documentary by any means, it was a movieThis movie might be too smart for the average viewer. Most people who said it was unnecessarily gory or that the violence was too random don’t understand what they are observing. While not a documentary by any means, it was a movie interpretation of a belief system that really existed. It’s a pretty solid interpretation of pre-Christian Scandinavian beliefs and customs. Maybe a little extreme compared to modern sensibilities, but not fantastical at all. Even the Swedish friend said “we only do this every 90 years”. I was invited to the movie because someone said I would like it. (I studied culturaI anthropology) I had absolutely no idea what the movie was about. By the name I knew it likely took place in Sweden. That’s it. About five minutes into them arriving at the commune, I said “those aren’t hippies, those are vikings”. I think that is where people that didn’t like the movie got lost. The movie was about the modern view of life, love, and loss compared to an interpretation of how they were viewed hundreds of years ago. Look up the term cultural relativism. There is more to it than that, but I think that is the part that is sailing way over a lot of people’s heads. I really enjoyed the “what if that culture had survived into modern days” aspect of the movie. The movie was nearly perfect. I feel like the protagonists were a little too oblivious to what was going on for too long. Especially considering two were supposedly anthropology students. For the most part, my feeling is that the people that didn’t like the movie wanted more fart jokes or that the movie “needed more Spider-Man”. It was a little too artsy for some people. “Ow, my balls!” from Idiocracy might be your speed if you “didn’t get” this movie. It makes me a little sad for society when people can’t get a movie like this. A lot of study and thought went into this movie. It’s not absolutely perfect, but I definitely loved it.… Expand
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GinaKJul 4, 2019
I found this movie frustrating to watch and VERY long. It is certainly not a horror film, but rather a kind of quasi-religious experiment. The actors did a fine job with what little they had to work with, but the lack of clarity (notI found this movie frustrating to watch and VERY long. It is certainly not a horror film, but rather a kind of quasi-religious experiment. The actors did a fine job with what little they had to work with, but the lack of clarity (not necessarily a bad thing in a movie) was irritating. Ari Aster telegraphed right from the start that things were not going to end well, but the problem was I didn’t really care about the characters and kept trying to guess if I was watching some kind of sociological experiment gone wrong or just a failed film. I kept hoping the film would get better (or shorter). It didn’t. It just ended to everyone’s relief.… Expand
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brettroseyJul 4, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I mean, at what point in a film are you simply unable to look past the abundance of C- horror movie decisions? It's a beautifully shot film, with an intriguing story line, but the positive elements get completely overshadowed by the fact that red flags are presented to each of the characters early on into the film, and yet they choose to continue on as if everything's cool. And we're supposed to believe that because there's tension within the group? It just doesn't cut it. I mean, seriously -- your friends go missing for 24 hours, following one of the characters witnessing the girl whose fiance left her out of nowhere running and screaming for her life. While some random dude interjects and is just like, "If I may, there was a misunderstanding and I drove her to the station myself." And then Christian is missing his friends, sees his girlfriend hoisted up like a God, is all alone and is like, "Screw it, I'm so vulnerable right now I might as well drink this random concoction and trip my balls off while this freaky redhead tries to take advantage of me." And Dani is so drugged up at the end that she concludes Christian's actions of cheating on her, clearly performed under complete duress, warrant his execution by immolation? Yeah, I get it, she was the perfect candidate with the loss of her family. But shock value with Ari Aster can only get you so far. I saw it with Hereditary's limitations, and it was front and center again in Midsommar. Slow paced scenes of brutal depictions of death isn't always artsy, sometimes it just looks as an attempt to make up for a more profound effort at creating an unsettling vibe. Anyway, Aster clearly watched The Witch right before getting to work on this one, because you could have seen this plot play out from a mile away. I'm hopeful that he doesn't keep recycling old material involving vivid scenes of brutality and people staring for inordinate amounts of time in shock.… Expand
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imthenoobSep 28, 2019
The movie looks great, The cast does an excellent job but there are a lot of negative things about it too. The pacing is so crippling slow, The premise is too similar to the Wicker Man to ignore and not once while watching it did I feelThe movie looks great, The cast does an excellent job but there are a lot of negative things about it too. The pacing is so crippling slow, The premise is too similar to the Wicker Man to ignore and not once while watching it did I feel interested or even intrigued at what was going on. It felt quite predictable at times and that is a big negative for me.

Honestly, Save your time and watch the Wicker Man instead. It's vastly superior.… Expand
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rehfor3Oct 10, 2019
The trailer was very well done but had nothing to do with this boring unoriginal trash movie. The story is so predictable you wouldn't even believe.
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SUCABZDec 2, 2020
The plot of this movie is very confusing and makes no sense. Seems to me like more of a high-budget porno than a movie. Also it’s really not suspenseful or scary but it can be interpreted in many different ways.
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TheCatchDec 27, 2020
More disgusting than scary. The only anticipation was for the movie to end. Cultish, ritualistic, and bizarre practices. Had really hoped for more, given the ratings of the Critics.
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BroyaxMar 17, 2020
Nom d'un chien, quelle chierie de chienlit, ce truc ! il faut dire qu'avec ses -presque- deux plombes et demi, ce pseudo-thriller avance à un train de sénateur sur son déambulateur... moitié bizarre, moitié énigmatique, 100% chiatique, leNom d'un chien, quelle chierie de chienlit, ce truc ! il faut dire qu'avec ses -presque- deux plombes et demi, ce pseudo-thriller avance à un train de sénateur sur son déambulateur... moitié bizarre, moitié énigmatique, 100% chiatique, le film veut donc se donner quelques grands airs de "sans queue-ni tête" qui ne seront appréciés que par ici quelques bobos et par là quelques intellos étudiants abrutis de cannabis (pléonasme).

Bref, au bout d'une heure pleine, c'est déjà un pur supplice d'ennui de tous les instants, une roue de l'hébétude qui nous roule sur les burnes sans aucun ménagement. On ne va pas épiloguer outre-mesure sur cet étron de misérable film de merde, ce serait du temps perdu, même en avance rapide... on tire donc la chiasse euh la chasse, ça suffira amplement.… Expand
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movieaterSep 25, 2019
The photography is beautiful, but the story is even poorer than The Heritage. The pace is as slow as a a powerpoint.
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DMLYxCriticDec 18, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Are we not supposed to get this movie? "Midsommar" had its moments of shock, terror and disgust, as is Ari Aster's style of film making, but fails to deliver just about everything, story-wise. The characters' motivation (especially the cults) if not vague, is simply non-apparent. Judging from its lack of clear motive, the film could be viewed as pointless, with too many unnecessary scenes that only add up to its length, which was also problematic. A few strong moments/ scenes emerged from the film, only to be followed by more boring bits of ritualistic crap that is almost unbelievable. The only takeaway I had for this film is the cinematography, and how the director superbly uses color in his film. Everything else falls under satisfactory, bad, and mediocre.… Expand
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mulisharobboJan 6, 2020
1. The scenes dragged out for so long which left you sighing. 2. The movie was soooooo boring except for the last 10 minutes and one 5 minute scene in the middle. 3. Its obviously made by soft people for soft people who get creeped out1. The scenes dragged out for so long which left you sighing. 2. The movie was soooooo boring except for the last 10 minutes and one 5 minute scene in the middle. 3. Its obviously made by soft people for soft people who get creeped out easily. 4. Did I mention it was boring? 5. Made no sense whatsoever, absolutely pathetic story. 6. They tried to spice it with genitalia, intercourse and gore but totally failed. 7. Total waste of my life watching it, so angry from being mislead by the reviews, it was hands down worst movie ive seen in a long time. 8,9,10.BORING BORING BORING HIPSTER MOVIE.… Expand
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RedphoneMar 24, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I watched this after hearing people online talk about how it was the best horror of the year. I was disappointed. The visuals are stunning, the cinematography was beautiful, and the acting was great but the actual story was meh. The characters weren’t well developed outside of the lead and it relied too much on the concept of ‘foreign cultures are different and therefore scary’ instead of being scary. ...Also, I cannot imagine the cult will last long by bringing people from other countries with passports where government will notice when they don’t return (they ask how long you will be staying for a reason) and loved ones who will probably know roughly where they were going.… Expand
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bicycle12345Sep 24, 2020
This film is absolute garbage. Worse than garbage. It is the maggot juice at the bottom of the dumpster. Whoever made this movie deserves to be institutionalised because they are a sick, sick, depraved individual who fetishises cults. DO NOTThis film is absolute garbage. Worse than garbage. It is the maggot juice at the bottom of the dumpster. Whoever made this movie deserves to be institutionalised because they are a sick, sick, depraved individual who fetishises cults. DO NOT WATCH FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE.… Expand
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OlivierPielSep 27, 2019
Not only is the movie extremely arrogant and stupid, it is not beautifully shot as some claim. It runs 2h30 long and scenes are extended for the purpose of making it look "recherché".
It is hard to believe that Aster really attacks theNot only is the movie extremely arrogant and stupid, it is not beautifully shot as some claim. It runs 2h30 long and scenes are extended for the purpose of making it look "recherché".
It is hard to believe that Aster really attacks the Nibelungen hippie commune as much as he despises our decadent civilisation. We are left with the smile of our protagonist who overcome her fears, humiliation and grief by murdering ex-boyfriend and random people. Aster claims to worship Lars von Trier and Bergman, however I think he totally misunderstands them both. I didn't see any of the intelligent musings on violence and art in his work, just basic, literal, violent will-to-power.... Nietzsche was totally misunderstood by the national-socialists back in the day, mind you.

What is concerning is that such a nadir of nihilism is feted by "professional" critics while they despise Lars Von Trier's work, which is not only vastly superior but, more importantly, healthy.… Expand
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LunalalaJul 22, 2019
Ok... I understand the good reviews but this movie is not for the average moviegoer. This movie is slow... And when I say slow, I mean very slow. So slow in fact that my brother left half way through to go sleep in the car... The story startsOk... I understand the good reviews but this movie is not for the average moviegoer. This movie is slow... And when I say slow, I mean very slow. So slow in fact that my brother left half way through to go sleep in the car... The story starts like your typical horror movie, Kids go on a trip to a mysterious place where bad things happen. Which I was fine with because I’ve been wanting a good cult movie for a while. The cult in this movie is interesting too see what they do and how they live but I feel they put too much of an emphasis on it because sometimes shots last forever that should only last a minute or two. When stuff actually does happen the film is great, but that is overshadowed by boring stuff that didn’t need to happen, if this film was an hour shorter I probably would’ve gave it a 7 or an 8. I will say that the cinematography is perfect in this film, If this film has one great thing, it’s the camera shots, they are beautiful and Ari Aster should win awards for that alone, but other than that, this movie was disappointing, especially after the great “Hereditary”. Hopefully one day their will be a good cult movie.… Expand
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DudeManGuyJul 8, 2019
The first half of the movie builds tension in a satisfying way. It lays down the groundwork for a bunch of surprises... that never come. It all ends up being incredibly straightforward and feels like it takes far too long to get there. WatchThe first half of the movie builds tension in a satisfying way. It lays down the groundwork for a bunch of surprises... that never come. It all ends up being incredibly straightforward and feels like it takes far too long to get there. Watch it when it becomes available to stream.… Expand
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LamashtarJul 8, 2019
Not scary at all, unless you have a weak stomach. Mostly hilarious. Explicit sex and nudity, graphic gore.
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LamontRaymondJul 3, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They should have added more items to the Rated-R warnings: “Massive Head Wounds, Dead Skin Mask, Forcible Bear Suit, Unconventinal Suicide (or murder) Machines.” I tend to agree with Mick LaSalle at the Chronicle – it’s really brilliant stuff, with incredibly beautiful shots, but it’s got some of the most twisted content I think I’ve ever seen. This is one of those films that if you happen to see before you’re a teenager, you’ll probably be screwed up for years. I mean, gore is one thing, but repeatedly showing you close-up gore without any notice – so you can’t avoid it – is a little cruel. All that being said, this Ari Astor sure loves his cult movies. And he ties them into the banalities of western civilization in really creative ways. Wow, that was a whopper. My open question is whether the Swedish guy who was responsible for “recruiting” the outsiders for the festival actually killed the main characters family, or whether he was simply opportunistic in reacting to the deaths. Maybe we’ll never know!… Expand
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EasygeniusOct 12, 2019
I want to punch the retard that made this movie. Some **** watched the original Wicker Man, got a hard on, and now the rest of us have to put up with this horse **** Just like his last movie, this is garbage.

I've taken better **** than this.
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Rebecca31Jul 10, 2019
If any of you out there would like to experience the sensation of being on drugs without actually taking any drugs well then is Midsommar the movie for you! Thank you Ari Aster for the nightmares, thank you for the distressing images embeddedIf any of you out there would like to experience the sensation of being on drugs without actually taking any drugs well then is Midsommar the movie for you! Thank you Ari Aster for the nightmares, thank you for the distressing images embedded in my brain forever, you’re definitely one of the most unique filmakers out there but I’m honestly frightened of what you’ll make next because I can’t take much more of this. Sorry Ari Aster but between this and Hereditary I feel I’m done with your films, no doubt there is an audience for Midsommar (though I have to question their sanity) but I’m not part of it.

Dani (Florence Pugh), her boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor) and his friends travel to a remote part of Sweden for the fabled mid-summer festival. What’s that? A rural village out in the middle of nowhere? Why yes that does sound like we’ve got a cult on our hands doesn’t it? And you know what that means, eerie singing, some ritualistic sacrifices and lots of scenic shots of people dancing through the fields with flowers and pretty white garments. Call it whatever genre you want because it certainly doesn’t limit itself to only one. It feels like it wants to be a horror, though the result is not a conventional one but it’s pretty damn horrifying at times. Florence Pugh gave everything to this performance, it’s the one good thing I can take away from Midsommar. Jack Reynor simply shows up to read his lines and Will Poulter is the only damn person reacting the way you would expect someone to react in this scenario. He is a genuine mood in this film and adds some much needed comic relief.

As with Hereditary the first half plays out much stronger than the second. The set up was great but afterwards it starts to lose itself. I didn’t hate it and it’s not Mother! levels of bad but at some point I could tell where it was going and lost interest in the plot completely. I felt it didn’t have the atmosphere of a true horror movie but found a way to use graphic violence to unsettle you. I should also note that the way this film and indeed Hereditary portrays grief is really unlike anything else I’ve witnessed onscreen, largely due to Florence Pugh and Toni Collette. Their performance is so raw it’s almost unbearable to watch. And that pretty much sums up Midsommar in a sentence, almost unbearable to watch. That’s what it’s like to endure an Ari Aster movie, you know you should look away but you just can’t, it will push you to your limits and if you thought you didn’t have a limit then maybe Midsommar will help you find it. That’s not to say I didn’t get anything out of it. I laughed on more than one occasion, now whether I should have been laughing or not is up for debate. Yes one should not purchase a ticket for Midsommar without seriously considering if you’re going to want to see it, I know I could have happily gone the rest of my life without seeing it. Recommended for fans of Hereditary, this film is not for everyone, I repeat if you did not like Hereditary then you probably won’t like Midsommar either so you’ve been warned.… Expand
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moviemitch96Jul 4, 2019
Last summer, a little-known director by the name of Ari Aster came out of nowhere with a horror film called 'Hereditary', and in the eyes of many audiences and critics alike, he greatly revitalized the horror genre with it's effective slowLast summer, a little-known director by the name of Ari Aster came out of nowhere with a horror film called 'Hereditary', and in the eyes of many audiences and critics alike, he greatly revitalized the horror genre with it's effective slow burn and dark, ominous atmosphere. And believe it or not, while I initially panned that film upon its release, it wasn't until a couple of repeat viewings at home that I finally started to acknowledge its clever scares and genuine creepiness that I failed to recognize in it at the theater (I had the misfortune of an obnoxious audience that ruined any potential tension or scares for me, so that was likely the reason.) So I was very much looking forward to this next effort from him, which follows a young couple in the aftermath of a tragedy that makes their already rocky relationship all the more tense. Soon after, they find themselves traveling with some college friends to a summer festival in Sweden held only once every 90 years. However, upon arriving there, they start slowly but surely realizing that the people and festivities there are anything but innocent, and that they're among an evil and ritualistic cult. Wow... where do I even begin with this one? Well, I suppose I could begin by straight up saying that this film is Bizarre, with a capital B! It contains scenes and imagery that I won't soon forget, for better or worse. Furthermore, the film is quite interesting and full of unique, albeit shocking moments and ideas, and was enough to make even me cringe and squirm at times. However, like 'Hereditary', the film does burn a bit slow at two and a half hours and takes its time in terms of pacing and setup, leading me to believe that the film would deliver a bit of a bigger punch or impact by the end, but the way it went instead left me feeling slightly underwhelmed. The story also felt scattershot and random at times. However, when looked at a little deeper, it's interesting to see what it has to say about relationships, breakups, etc. and how it conveys those things. Overall, it's pretty graphic and memorable in some unique ways, but the story's a bit muddled while trying to juggle being gruesome/violent and having a fully focused story at the same time (that also has slightly mixed results in preaching the undertones of relationships and breakups.)… Expand
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HashemiJul 30, 2019
It's not a Horror or scary movie actualy, but rather sad, disgusting and funny movie!
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The3AcademySinsJul 20, 2019
Apparently, Ari Aster wrote Midsommar after going through a bad break-up. ...Can someone please check on him and make sure he's okay? Because this is some of the most disturbing and gory film-making I have ever seen in my life.

This movieApparently, Ari Aster wrote Midsommar after going through a bad break-up. ...Can someone please check on him and make sure he's okay? Because this is some of the most disturbing and gory film-making I have ever seen in my life.

This movie does have some incredible cinematography and art design. Seriously, every frame is bursting off the screen. Even the gore is superbly executed. If you don't like gore, this will turn you off.

Midsommar is a very slow burning film. The story really takes its time to get weird and disturbing. Once it reaches peak horror, it will stick with you. That being said, I do think it's less accessible than even Hereditary, Aster's last movie. However, if you are a die-hard horror fan like I am, or if you really like weird horror or gore-or, then you will enjoy Midsommar.… Expand
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tropicAcesJul 24, 2019
Some of the writing is suspect, but this film is insane and bonkers, I dug most of it.
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msl555Jul 6, 2019
This movie grew on me as I had time to chew it over. I was probably at a 5 right after. One day later I'm at a seven. Who knows, by tomorrow I might be higher still.
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matthewmirlianiJul 20, 2019
A feast for the eyes and senses, Midsommar is more than it seems - from its jaw-dropping opening to its genius finale. It dives deeper than you think it would, both emotionally and cinematically, with gorgeous visuals, a strong ensemble, andA feast for the eyes and senses, Midsommar is more than it seems - from its jaw-dropping opening to its genius finale. It dives deeper than you think it would, both emotionally and cinematically, with gorgeous visuals, a strong ensemble, and a well-spun story. I thought it was simply brilliant.… Expand
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mr_blonde75Jul 20, 2019
I don't know what people rating this movie a 0 expected to get out of it when they walked into the theater.

The trailers were pretty apparent that this wasn't going to be a traditional horror movie.
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tomcoatesJul 12, 2019
Wonderful, slow, bizarre, creepy, unsettling movie that is also exceptionally funny and asks you to do something absolutely extraordinary - gradually explore the appeal and attraction and value of lunacy and insane ritual.
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