Midsommar
A24 | Release Date: July 3, 2019
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ValhallaCatFeb 10, 2020
Midsommar is a rather difficult film to explain. Personally I liked it a lot, but not all my friends did. The film is slow, and you don't know where you're going, but for some reason, you end up captivated and embark in this strange universe.Midsommar is a rather difficult film to explain. Personally I liked it a lot, but not all my friends did. The film is slow, and you don't know where you're going, but for some reason, you end up captivated and embark in this strange universe. The characters, without necessarily being incredible, are directed with a masterful hand and we get caught up in the game of horror and disturbance.… Expand
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vudumindscienceFeb 4, 2020
I enjoyed Midsommar, much more when I initially saw it and a little less now that I had the time to think about it. I enjoyed the movies lore, set design, sound design, attention to detail and overall mood/theme moreso than the acting or theI enjoyed Midsommar, much more when I initially saw it and a little less now that I had the time to think about it. I enjoyed the movies lore, set design, sound design, attention to detail and overall mood/theme moreso than the acting or the plot, which I felt was a bit flat. Despite this, I think the movie is still worth a watch.… Expand
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Stream2BigScreeJan 28, 2020
Midsommar: Scream or Stream?

The Stream: For a movie designated mystery/horror, the film was lacking in execution of both. The Big Screen: The cinematography is top notch/Oscar-worthy. The Final Bill: The movie delivers in weirdness butMidsommar: Scream or Stream?

The Stream: For a movie designated mystery/horror, the film was lacking in execution of both.

The Big Screen: The cinematography is top notch/Oscar-worthy.

The Final Bill: The movie delivers in weirdness but execution with suspense/horror is lacking.

-S2S

Midsommar is Director Ari Aster’s follow-up film to Hereditary. Hereditary (check our review in facebook review archive) garnered some mixed reviews, but most were positive. Let’s see if Midsommar can continue with that momentum.

Unfortunately, I don’t believe it will. There are many things I could say that are bad about this movie, but let’s start with the good. The movie’s cinematography, especially when set in Sweden, is mesmerizing. Almost every shot is done intentionally and artfully. One of my favorite shots, occurs early on and is insignificant to the plot, but I just remember thinking the use of a drone was dope. You go from riding in the car with the characters to flying to floating upside down then coming back to reality in the matter of moments. This was just one of the cool shots throughout the movie. Outside of the cinematography, the only other good part were the random villagers. They were on point. I can’t say the same for the actual cast. The villagers are fascinating and spellbinding. They are the magic of the film, but beyond them, there comes issues.

The first issue with the movie was the main cast. Do not get me wrong. They were not horrendous. They were just not good. I truly believe, if the movie were cast (or directed) better, my feelings of the movie would have been different. It: Chapter 2 was a trailer prior to the movie. I couldn’t help but to think that if that cast were in this movie, we might be talking about an Oscar rather than a Razzie (no, it’s not that bad). Each actor seemed to fit their character; however, each individual character was lacking or felt insignificant. Either way, each character had limited development; and, except for Dani (Florence Pugh) in the beginning, you ultimately don’t care about the characters. It’s hard to get engrossed in a movie you barely care about what happens to the characters.

On top of the poor character development, the thing everyone came to see was missing, the suspense/mystery/horror. Let’s start with what there was of the mystery. (NO Spoiler Coming- all info comes from the Trailer see above) We know something went wrong with Dani and that’s why she’s deciding to go on this trip. But why and how does it fit into the overall storyline? We know they are going to a commune in Sweden where there is a interesting summer tradition. What are the traditions, the meanings and what is going on? These questions keep rolling through your mind throughout the movie.

That’s where mystery ends. Everything else is either predictable or straight forward (if you take random villagers at their word). For as weird and psychedelic as it tries to be, the movie lacks imagination, especially after Hereditary’s randomness. I’m surprised this director had an issue with imagination and originality. There are a couple shocking moments but even more anti-climatic moments. The movie feels more stagnate than suspenseful at times. In addition to that, for horror fans there are only 2 minutes worth of material that could be considered scary out of a 141 minute runtime. Talk about too long for too little payout. This was quite a letdown compared to the enthralling trailer. The only hope is that Hereditary and Midsommar are actually a part of a connected trilogy or universe.

In a nutshell, this movie looks beautiful but isn’t worth spending the money in the theater UNLESS you enjoyed Hereditary. The movie delivers in weirdness, but execution with suspense is lacking. Wait for this to come to Netflix and do not expect to be scared or surprised.… Expand
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kirkenderJan 27, 2020
Midsommar comes from the psychological/slow burn genre of horror, and it basks in the macabre. From the opening tragedy til the final act of acceptance, this film oozes cultural mythology. The cult that is the center of the film is not theMidsommar comes from the psychological/slow burn genre of horror, and it basks in the macabre. From the opening tragedy til the final act of acceptance, this film oozes cultural mythology. The cult that is the center of the film is not the villain, and there is no bad person or creature to root against. The terrifying thing about this film is everyone is teetering in the shades of grey that make humanity - and just how quickly our personal world can change. One could easily put some form of metaphor on the cult, relating to the alt-right, or the media, or whatever, but those are too small. The cult is a metaphor for humanity, and that's what makes it uncomfortable. The cult justifies its actions in the same way we justify capitalism, the military industrial complex, and the never-ending slavery of modern consumerism and commidification of attention; We all make sacrifices to maintain our way of life, the cult is just much more up front about the costs. ALSO its creepy AF.… Expand
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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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Odd15hJan 19, 2020
Literally just the Wickerman. Go watch that movie instead. This was recycled trash.
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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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DeanomiteJan 15, 2020
Best horror movie of 2019. This review is for the 3 hour director's cut, it was excellent but could have been a little shorter. I like movies where a collective defines then consumes individuals, it's like a Jungian nightmare. This is AriBest horror movie of 2019. This review is for the 3 hour director's cut, it was excellent but could have been a little shorter. I like movies where a collective defines then consumes individuals, it's like a Jungian nightmare. This is Ari Aster's 2nd movie, Hereditary being very popular but I thought a little overrated. The photography was very good, like a beautiful vacation. There were some amazing characters, relationships evolved naturally. Horror elements threaded in gradually, almost subliminally. Something about a grizzly bear in a cage was a great image. Very good insights into characters. Florence Pugh was the best performance, but all were excellent. She reminds me of Kate Winslet a little, and Jack Raynor reminds me of Chris Pratt. This movie flew by, it was amazing.… Expand
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BukyxJan 13, 2020
No me convenció mucho el desarrollo de la trama, en una parte culean y se ve bien feo asco asco fuchi
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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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CronofireJan 2, 2020
Es una película aburridora está entre las peores películas que he visto en los últimos año que decepción y perdida de tiempo
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artardmosheaJan 2, 2020
I think the idea that these people would be so afraid of offending a foreign culture that they fail to notice obvious danger; that's really the only way this movie works and if you can buy that, then you'll enjoy the movie.
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ullmjdJan 1, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Midsommar is a very pretty movie, but overall it's bland and frustrating to watch. I'll try to get into this without too much spoilers.

So the story's main focus and villain is a cult (obviously). In a genre that is already oversaturated with cults Midsommar does basically nothing new or interesting with it's run of the mill, "connected with nature", religious fanatics. That itself is unfortunate but certainly not enough to make a movie inherently bad, what really makes this movie so frustrating to watch is the lack of conflict.

So why was there barely any conflict? Because the entire main cast is incompetent. In fact, there was one character who was genuinely likable because he was the most unapologetically incompetent and disrespectful. The only character that seemed to have a normal reaction to the situation and may have proved to be competent later on died very early in the movie. There was one moment quite far in the movie when I genuinely thought things were heading in a good direction, a main character had (finally) caught on to the fact that he was being drugged and refused to drink the "tea" he was given. The way he boldly declared he didn't want to have a bad trip as he handed the tea back gave me hope he was going to put up some sort of resistance, but about 10 seconds later without any coercion he changed his mind and drank the tea. Throughout the entire movie there wasn't a single scene that didn't go as the cult had planned. Honestly I dont think that alone would make the movie bad either, but a generic villain that ALSO faces no conflict is just not that interesting to watch. The entire movie felt like it was leading up to some great revelation only to be predictable and boring, granted, it had a little bit of gross factor. I did like the soundtrack, and although I didnt find a single moment of the movie to be the least bit creepy or scary, the music helped create high tension. There was some beautiful cinematography that makes it difficult to rate this movie so poorly, but all things considered, Midsommar was mediocre at best.… Expand
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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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BobCDec 16, 2019
If you can handle creepy, very creepy this is a great film. Florence Pugh is exceptional and you should see her in Lady Macbeth.
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AndremaxDec 3, 2019
Midsommar is stylish, visually charming, paradoxally visceral and innovating, a kind of movie unseen nowhere.
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ajzeg01Nov 30, 2019
This movie was freaking awesome! It’s interesting, it’s beautiful, it’s intense, it’s really well-made and it is super gory! I really liked all the characters, the tone and pace of the movie is really enjoyable, it has some really creativeThis movie was freaking awesome! It’s interesting, it’s beautiful, it’s intense, it’s really well-made and it is super gory! I really liked all the characters, the tone and pace of the movie is really enjoyable, it has some really creative cinematography with many long takes, and a very messed up story about a happy and peaceful Swedish commune. There isn’t much that I can say about this movie without giving things away, so just give this movie a watch if you like slow, messed-up, artsy horror movies. It’s soooooooooooooo good!!!… Expand
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theredskyNov 26, 2019
Midsommar has stapled A24 as my favorite production and distribution studio. Midsommar is one of those weird movies where I don’t really have any issues with the film but I wouldn’t call it a masterpiece but it is just shy of being one. TheMidsommar has stapled A24 as my favorite production and distribution studio. Midsommar is one of those weird movies where I don’t really have any issues with the film but I wouldn’t call it a masterpiece but it is just shy of being one. The acting is pretty fantastic from everybody. Florence Pugh and Will Poulter are amazing in this movie while everybody else did a great job. Pugh’s performance though was genuinely terrifying. What her character goes through and how she ends up at the end of the film is intriguing to watch. The script definitely helps these performances. It’s very clever and well written and adds many different layers to this film. The cinematography is pretty great too. Each shot has a purpose and adds to the story and most of the shots are colorful and vibrant while the film has an incredibly dark tone and story. There are a lot of shots of some random things that come back into play later which I appreciated. There were also many great sequences. There is a dream sequence that was great and a sequence where the female characters have a dancing contest/ritual which was also great. Watching these characters watch and participate in different rituals was terrifying and the film isn’t afraid to show everything and I mean everything. The film is incredibly gory and there were moments in this film where I was genuinely horrified by what I was witnessing. This is a film that will stick in your mind long after you watch it. Ari Aster definitely nailed it when it came to making a truly uncomfortable film. I really enjoyed the sets and colors they decided to use. It made the film look really pretty while all this really horrible stuff was going on. There was a temple set that looks absolutely beautiful. Overall, Midsommar may not be a masterpiece but its great acting, fantastic cinematography, and disturbing story make this film come so close to being one.… Expand
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AdamNasserOct 14, 2019
The 9.5 (now changed to 6) I gave was quasi-subjective. I have just read the negative user reviews of this movie but all those comments should apply to Black Dynamite, which has those objective complaints. As for the cult, it was almostThe 9.5 (now changed to 6) I gave was quasi-subjective. I have just read the negative user reviews of this movie but all those comments should apply to Black Dynamite, which has those objective complaints. As for the cult, it was almost propaganda to me. If I were a character from the movie, I would have easily been suspicious, but eould still be sold for the well-implemented aesthetics. This capitalist world has been so bland, and this movie just rekindled a childhood thought from me. As a psychedelic enthusiast, I got nearly mesmerized by the tunes the cultists were celebrating to. However, the "paganism" presented in this movie is bastardized like in The Wicker Man. To see what I mean, watch Thulean Perspective's Wicker Man review on Bit Chute. This movie couldve been complete utter garbage but its beautiful craft has saved the movie… Expand
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SoyHenryVNov 24, 2019
Aster maneja el tema de la enfermedad mental de una manera brillante totalmente metafórica y artísticamente bella. El talento de Aster con su gran dirección y un equipo talentoso detrás de cámara que cautivan con gran fotografía y un belloAster maneja el tema de la enfermedad mental de una manera brillante totalmente metafórica y artísticamente bella. El talento de Aster con su gran dirección y un equipo talentoso detrás de cámara que cautivan con gran fotografía y un bello díseño de producción no es lo suficientemente fuerte para sostener las más de dos horas de duración. La idea se sostiene por momentos, pero la ambientación no es lo suficientemente incómoda durante todo el trayecto si no fuera por la violencia y las imágenes desagradables y perturbadoras. No es sobre de qué va Midsommar, sino de la experiencia que vas a sentir al ver esto, tiene detalles fascinantes, pero también algunos elementos de sobra. Advierto que esta película tiene la escena de sexo más divertida e incómoda que he visto en mucho tiempo.… Expand
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PanchogulNov 23, 2019
Una excelente película, para mi, junto con Joker, las mejores películas de todo el año, Florence Pugh hace un trabajo increíble en su papel protagonista, lo hace tan bien que sientes profundamente todo lo que a ella le pasa y Ari Aster loUna excelente película, para mi, junto con Joker, las mejores películas de todo el año, Florence Pugh hace un trabajo increíble en su papel protagonista, lo hace tan bien que sientes profundamente todo lo que a ella le pasa y Ari Aster lo hace de maravilla como escritor y director en su segundo largometraje, la fotografía y banda sonora son sublimes, un ritmo lento pero que te atrapa desde el comienzo y te tiene ansioso por seguir indagando más y más, para mi fue toda una experiencia ver esta película, terminé yendo a verla tres veces y podría seguir haciéndolo, es simplemente magnífica.

No es una película para todos, no es cine convencional, no es terror ni horror tradicional, este es retorcido, intrigante, lleno de locura y pesadilla, tiene imágenes bastante fuertes y es bien explícita, quizás ese sea un punto no tan positivo, ya que al ser explícita en todo sentido, no deja nada a la imaginación ni nada que sea de libre interpretación a diferencia de Hereditary que si tenía por donde interpretarse de varias formas, o es eso, o es que yo simplemente supe absorber la película al 100% en la primera visualización, en fin, para mi estuvo excelente y espléndida.… Expand
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AxlValedNov 23, 2019
Me and my wife just saw this movie. I was the one that proposed to watch it cause I heard so many good things from critics that I actually care about their opinion. The movie is pretty. This movie has amazing music. Every actor is on theMe and my wife just saw this movie. I was the one that proposed to watch it cause I heard so many good things from critics that I actually care about their opinion. The movie is pretty. This movie has amazing music. Every actor is on the spot. I didn't expect to see something different from this movie but I was hoping for a better feeling. It's a slow pace movie with goodish character building (some of them are just there with no explanation). But it's predictable as hell. From the start of the movie (around 30 minutes in) you know what will happen and you just expect it. For me this is the worst thing that you can do to your audience. The gore is there just to shock you.
in the last hour I was distracted by other things in my room and that means that the movie lost my attention. Finishing my humble opinion about this. Watch the movie and have fun with it. If you are easily shocked then expect some good Moments. If you are a gore expert you will probably get bored pretty fast.… Expand
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thomcNov 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie starts out underlining how bad of a boyfriend Jack is for having the audacity to even considering his own mental health and lifegoals amidst his girlfriends(Dani) breakdowns, and need for his constant support, regardless of his own needs, and capacity. Love is a two way street right? Not according to this movie, which it plainly states during a phone between Dani and her friend.

In the end they torch Jack, because he was selected by Dani as a sacrifice. It was his own fault for being an unfaithful **** I guess. The movie is trying to send a message about community, and togetherness, in today's individualistic oriented society, which I can appreciate, but I could've been without the typical tropes of masculin ambition versus female sensitivity, which is an extremely simplistic way of looking at relationships and the way we interact with each other in modern society.

Watching this movie, I kinda felt I was being force fed a "woke" manhating statement.

Great acting though, especially by Florence Pugh.… 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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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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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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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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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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egoBorderOct 11, 2019
This movie depends entirely on your willingness to be hypnotized. If you are willing, the movie is a great horror slow-burn. If not, this will likely come off as pretentious crap. Still coulda lost 15 minutes somewhere, but fans of thisThis movie depends entirely on your willingness to be hypnotized. If you are willing, the movie is a great horror slow-burn. If not, this will likely come off as pretentious crap. Still coulda lost 15 minutes somewhere, but fans of this kind of horror will want more not less.… Expand
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PhilipBlakeOct 10, 2019
2000 Maniacs meets The Wicker Man. Very well done and directed even if the story and events are really predictable and some passages are relatively boring. Overall a enjoyable experience and deserves to be seen.
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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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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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hnestlyontheslyOct 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Friend said to me half way through that the movie felt like it was paced like a television show, no dead time, and unlike other, thirstier horror films, it contains no jump scares. Midsommar is aware of its eccentricities, is willing to split the audience between laughter and gasps (the moment when William Jackson Harper goes to bed with his tennis shoes on, some hero behind me told his girlfriend, “Dude’s ready to bounce,” and everyone in the theater laughed, despite our misgivings. The humor and drama of every high impact scene are skillfully regulated. Aster puts a lovely twist to the moment in every horror film when the main characters take it upon themselves to escape their present circumstances, when we the audience derive joy from their newfound agency and newfound horror from their failed attempts at escape as a result of that agency. Instead of escape, Dani’s form of agency comes from her falling deeper down the rabbit hole, giving our plot a different shape than usual.

Friend and I saw this last minute on Wednesday after getting back from showing Niece Stanford U. It is well-documented that I love Florence Pugh in all her glorious forms, even especially as an unwieldy flower dinosaur in this film. The trailer is pretty (&) trippy, and, after having seen the movie, does an excellent job of withholding details while showing everything. Director Ari Aster, who debuted last year with the memorably ambitious and uneven Hereditary, describes it as Wizard of Oz (my favorite film) on acid, which is all I needed to hear to be on board.

The flexibility of the horror metaphor is something that I’ve written about before as a quality of horror worth watching, and Aster’s Midsommar is of the top tier in this respect, a canny mix exploration of loss in both the extreme and mundane (suicide and relationship troubles). It has a more explicit interest in the psychology of the everygirl. Hereditary was a lot of things, but it leans hard on Mother-Daughter character tropes and doesn’t do much investigation into the goings on of twenty-something sexually active modern women. Midsommar by contrast seems engrossed in the different masks those women wear (sometimes literally and made of skin!), their hopes and dreams and fears, and the way that their anxieties bounce around and echo in other bodies. An empathic small town cult seems like a kind of perfect metaphor for social media without any of the clunkiness of actually portraying texting or swiping or sharing.

Speaking of leaning hard on things: if there is one indulgent vice of Midsommar, it is it’s reliance on a couple of shocking images that you’ll recognize when you see them for their shock factor. Rather than deluge the audience with fresh new horrors as discoveries multiply, the film circles back on the grotesque as a means of heightening emotional contrasts and indicating growth through time and imagery.

Midsommar successfully tops Hereditary, feels a lot more complete and contained than the sprawling plot of that first film. And where Hereditary really falls off the rails in the last fifteen minutes or so, Midsommar is more disciplined about its controlled blaze, its tone, and marking its choices. There are some moments when one needs to willfully turn off their brain in order to plow through to interesting moments: the commentary on depression and suicide is pretty **** (which isn’t to say that Ari isn’t entitled to an elevated depiction of mental health, he clearly understands how to do nuanced). Much more satisfying is the way in which he removes and isolates our emotional lives from their cultural context, removes technology and Americana, and lets the characters forge ahead with more primal instincts. The director seems to have a knack for playing with the mundanity of our everyday demons, the ones we’re one pill away from.

**** Jack Reynor for telling you not to laugh. Go and laugh at whatever you want. It’s beautiful and scary and fun and funny.

Recommended reading: Dame Rebecca of Slate has written about the “mundanity of horror” we were talking about.… Expand
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ThatFilmGuy20Oct 7, 2019
Midsommer is a beautiful exercise in madness. It takes you on a carefully selected mind trip that will envoke a spectrum of emotion out of you, and it is both weirdly satisfying and disturbing at the same time. Although the story is patchyMidsommer is a beautiful exercise in madness. It takes you on a carefully selected mind trip that will envoke a spectrum of emotion out of you, and it is both weirdly satisfying and disturbing at the same time. Although the story is patchy here and there, it makes for an excellent narrative that is both piercing and poignant, Ari does a great job of creating a looming evil feeling without being over the top, which I loved a lot.

Midsommer is of course not for everyone, but it is a beautiful work that thinks differently and feels very refreshing, I loved it.… Expand
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LajaleaaOct 7, 2019
"You're gonna love it."
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( 87/100 ) . Ari Aster es innegable, promesa visionaria, maestro y poeta singular. Personalmente le tengo cierto disgusto a la película. La experiencia es realmente magistral, reveladora y siniestra. Aster es un amo"You're gonna love it."
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Ari Aster es innegable, promesa visionaria, maestro y poeta singular.
Personalmente le tengo cierto disgusto a la película. La experiencia es realmente magistral, reveladora y siniestra. Aster es un amo de la voz visual y usa la geometría, la semiotica, la simbología, la psicología, antropología y un sin fin de elementos para construir cada una de sus tomas y nutrir el progreso de la película. Es hermoso, magnifico y un ver para creer. ¿Pero porqué el disgusto? Porque es prohibido. Tanto narrativa como visualmente se desarrolla y explora una cultura con practicas polémicas y ajenas a la moral común, tan bien producidas, que no es difícil que el público tenga un sentimiento de participación y presencia dentro del film: Al ver la película sentí que entré a la catedral más hermosa e interesante de mi vida, la cual incidentalmente resultó ser una iglesia satánica. Ver tanta sangre, el olor de las drogas y vapores, los cánticos nauseabundos, las pinturas tétricas y el lúgubre sol que cae imparable sobre un ritual enfermizo me hizo salir mareado y con pocas ganas de volverla a ver. Si lo hago sería para estudiarla mejor y en contra de mi voluntad. Hay tanto que rescatar, revisar y admirar, pero el precio puede ser un agobio tan grande e intenso como su belleza.
A excepción de Florence Pugh, que actúa con talento, el cast principal es algo mediocre, pero el verdadero valor dramático está en la comunidad, pues el elenco comparte y expresa el alma de la cultura con unidad y fortaleza. Ari también capta las varias capas visuales de su universo y permite que la música, que también sorprende, sea un elemento visible en el escenario. "Midsommar" no es tan excelente como "Hereditary" (2018), y no es difícil notar las coincidencias narrativas que agilizan las cosas aunque provoquen cierta disonancia, pero es un ejercicio de cinematografía que te reta a considerar que "si no sientes cuan hermoso es este horror, entonces no estas sintiendo con el corazón".
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Ari Aster is undeniable, visionary promise, singular master and poet.
Personally, I kind of dislike the movie. The experience is truly masterly, revealing and sinister. Aster is a lord of the visual voice and uses geometry, semiotic, symbology, psychology, anthropology and an endless list of elements to build each one of his takes and feed the progress of the movie. It's beautiful, magnificent and a see to believe. But why the dislike? Because it's prohibited. Narratively and visually there's a culture being explored with polemic and alien practices to the global moral, so well produced, that is difficult that the public doesn't share a sense of participation and presence inside the movie. While seeing the movie I felt like going into the most beautiful and interesting cathedral of my life, which incidentally turned out to be satanic. Seeing that much blood, the smell of the drugs and the steam, the nauseating sings, the dismal paintings and the baleful sun that falls unstoppable over a sickening ritual made me exit dizzy and with little intentions of watching it again. If I do it, it would be to study it again and against my will. There's so much to rescue, investigate and admire, but the price can be a burden as big and intense as its beauty.
Excluding Florence Pugh, who acts with talent, the main cast is kind of mediocre, but the real dramatic value is in the community since the cast shares and expresses the soul of the culture with unity and strength. Ari also captures the several layers of his universe and allows the music, which is also surprising, to be a visible element in the scenery. "Midsommar" might not be as excellent as "Hereditary" (2018), and is not difficult to notice the narrative coincidences that speed up things even if they induce some dissonance, but it's a cinematography exercise that challenges you to consider that "if you don't get to feel how beautiful is this horror, then you’re not feeling with your heart".… Expand
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UncleWillardOct 7, 2019
I loved it. Its beautifully shot and soul crushingly tragic, but also funny and shocking in unexpected ways. I adored Florence Pugh before I saw this, and it only cements my appreciation for her. I rewatch very few movies, especially so soonI loved it. Its beautifully shot and soul crushingly tragic, but also funny and shocking in unexpected ways. I adored Florence Pugh before I saw this, and it only cements my appreciation for her. I rewatch very few movies, especially so soon after the first viewing, but was happy to rewatch this.… Expand
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tibzoidOct 6, 2019
Predictable, dull, seen it a million times before. Everything is telegraphed a million miles in advance, and the characters don't behave like real people. We could have had fun here, played around with expectations. Instead it's just emptyPredictable, dull, seen it a million times before. Everything is telegraphed a million miles in advance, and the characters don't behave like real people. We could have had fun here, played around with expectations. Instead it's just empty and uninteresting. Maybe it will scare some frail, unsocialized millennials.… Expand
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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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EduardoMoyaOct 5, 2019
A unique experience. I was in a trance the whole movie, absorbed by this weird world and what it made me feel. At the end of the movie I wasn’t thinking about the story or plot or characters,I was just thinking how it made me feel and it wasA unique experience. I was in a trance the whole movie, absorbed by this weird world and what it made me feel. At the end of the movie I wasn’t thinking about the story or plot or characters,I was just thinking how it made me feel and it was great (I didn't sleep well that night, tho). On the technical side, composition, cinematography and art are amazing, Audio wrap it all. Best movie 2019 in my opinion.… Expand
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TejasNairOct 3, 2019
Ari Aster's Midsommar (Midsummer) is weird, wild, outrageous, and straight-off bang-on film material (about a couple's deteriorating relationship narrated through an atmospheric setting set in a green valley off Sweden) that you watch withAri Aster's Midsommar (Midsummer) is weird, wild, outrageous, and straight-off bang-on film material (about a couple's deteriorating relationship narrated through an atmospheric setting set in a green valley off Sweden) that you watch with your partner before going to bed and then schedule a debate with them the following morning about the rationale of joining a pagan cult based in Western Europe and if the world really needs religion at all. TN.… Expand
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qbaseSep 30, 2019
Σημαντικές πτυχές του σεναρίου μένουν μετέωρες, ενώ οι απορίες αυξάνονται αντί να μειώνονται, ακόμη κι αν στο τέλος καραδοκεί μια αξέχαστη, εμπρηστική κορύφωση.Σημαντικές πτυχές του σεναρίου μένουν μετέωρες, ενώ οι απορίες αυξάνονται αντί να μειώνονται, ακόμη κι αν στο τέλος καραδοκεί μια αξέχαστη, εμπρηστική κορύφωση.
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PendalfSep 29, 2019
I don't know why critics loved it so much, yes the photography in film is amazing, but the plot and final is predictable. All that the director is trying to do is show that the film is not horror, but something more, only nothing more besidesI don't know why critics loved it so much, yes the photography in film is amazing, but the plot and final is predictable. All that the director is trying to do is show that the film is not horror, but something more, only nothing more besides a simple idea… 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.

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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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bartcbemSep 26, 2019
Just like in the case of Hereditary, creators went in to great length in to researching the source material. Movie if fantastic, beautifully shot, with great acting and fantastic soundtrack. Again, just like with the Hereditary, if you dontJust like in the case of Hereditary, creators went in to great length in to researching the source material. Movie if fantastic, beautifully shot, with great acting and fantastic soundtrack. Again, just like with the Hereditary, if you dont fully understand the source, you can easily miss just how much detail is in this film. Eagerly awaiting third movie from this creator.… Expand
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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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alejandro970Sep 25, 2019
Ari Aster excels himself now with a shocking daylight pagan experience. The 150 minutes have not any dull moment; it´s resourceful for cause shivers the viewer, specially for the score, the photography and a punching finale. A surprise ofAri Aster excels himself now with a shocking daylight pagan experience. The 150 minutes have not any dull moment; it´s resourceful for cause shivers the viewer, specially for the score, the photography and a punching finale. A surprise of autumn 2019.… 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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Alonso_123Sep 24, 2019
Ari Aster Te introduce a la Aldea contándote una brutalidad de la manera más hermosa te hace sentir bien con todo lo que hacen, pero nada está bien lo ves en la cara de ella al final
Una completa locura una obra maestra.
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CristoParadoSep 21, 2019
A gloriously disturbing juxtaposition of religions and their influence on the societies derived from them, of the rural and the urban, of sustainability and consumerism, of resistance and surrender, of the male and the female principles, ofA gloriously disturbing juxtaposition of religions and their influence on the societies derived from them, of the rural and the urban, of sustainability and consumerism, of resistance and surrender, of the male and the female principles, of the beast and the human, of disdain and reverence, of the new and the archaic. A tale that disturbs both with its imagery and the thoughts it provokes, the notions it challenges. A long, excruciating movie that invites the audience to ask themselves who’s really sane and really right. Those looking for cheap scares will hate it, those looking to get really scared and stimulated will love it. A wonder.… 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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zerochaSep 20, 2019
Stunning, bright and overwhelming.
Midsommar has messed up with my sleep, it really gets under your skin as you start questioning traditions and customs.
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groptimumSep 16, 2019
This is simply a very powerful, masterfully made film, from a writer/director that has an astoundingly sure vision and command of all aspects of filmmaking. The setting, cinematography, shot choices, acting, writing and music / set pieces areThis is simply a very powerful, masterfully made film, from a writer/director that has an astoundingly sure vision and command of all aspects of filmmaking. The setting, cinematography, shot choices, acting, writing and music / set pieces are impressive and the whole thing really packs a punch. I didn't even know anything about the film when I chanced it at an arthouse pub/theater in Phoenix AZ and I was knocked right out of my seat. I'm not normally a "horror" guy but this movie is so smart, fierce, honestly suspenseful, weird and meticulously made- I told a bunch of friends to please go see it. People who are knocking any aspects of this film- I don't know what world of mindblowing masterpieces they're used to seeing in the theaters to make this one not great. It is super unique and undeniably powerful.… Expand
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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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amheretojudgeAug 27, 2019
It is another home run by Aster with his unique filmmaking style, the misinterpreted celebration is the key to this film.

Midsommar Aster makes horror real. While other filmmakers, other films are desperately trying to fantasize about thisIt is another home run by Aster with his unique filmmaking style, the misinterpreted celebration is the key to this film.

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Aster makes horror real. While other filmmakers, other films are desperately trying to fantasize about this beloved concept, Aster is never into that make-believe attitude while dealing with his content. It could be a documentary and you wouldn't know the difference. And this concept, the bizarrely head spinning idea that the writer and director, Ari Aster has dug out is something he values above all. And you can see that easily on both of his films. Even in his debut film Hereditary, Aster keeps the philosophized idea of his above any other character or the world they live in. And if you think about it, THAT is scary.

For an audience responds to characters. They are constantly looking for an image of themselves within these array of characters listed in the film. They are ready to give in, on even the least amount of empathy oozed by any of those bodies floating around. Aster understands this completely and hence hands over that box of chocolate within the first act of the film. Then, the sadistic language of his starts running soon after you get comfortable.

For this host that you are investing in, the box of chocolate that you have just received, is never given any opportunity to redeem itself. You are left not only dissatisfied but vulnerable. The movie experience that you went out to have is what actually is terrifying, now. All you can do is just experience it. And that very dissatisfaction is satisfying. He brings alive the horror genre that he claims. No 3d, no special effects, pure visual storytelling at its best. Aster also makes annoyance his ammo to torture us. Little things like a cry or a scream, sung in unison or in high pitches, in the middle of the day, in Midsommar, contradicting the environment, the behavior is rude and non-social, not particularly odd.… Expand
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MarshallCavalliAug 15, 2019
After watching Hereditary, I was curious to know what was to come next. Boy, was I amazed. Midsommar is the story of Dani, a young woman who's friend killed her own parents and committing suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. Her grief hasAfter watching Hereditary, I was curious to know what was to come next. Boy, was I amazed. Midsommar is the story of Dani, a young woman who's friend killed her own parents and committing suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. Her grief has manifested with in herself as she tries to get over it. But when her boyfriend is going to Sweden to experience the midsommar festival in a local commune, which happens every 90 years. Look, before I say anymore, I must preface this by saying that you should see this film. It is fantastic. No seriously it is. It is one of the best films of the year. I will avoid spoilers if possible, but I make no promises.

With that said, there are some problems I personally have with the film as a whole. The script needed to be tighter, just like with Hereditary. There are some extremely goofy lines that shouldn't been in there. Most of them come from the character of Mark, played by the fantastic Will Poulter. Others just are tonally dissonant, such as the Austin Powers line. Moments of this film reminded me of Hereditary and it has a tenuous connection of loss and how one can deal with it. Ari Aster should have connected them in theme, to give the film an interesting dichotomy of loss of a family member versus a loss of a friend and how that can affect a person and their life. While the acting is phenomenal, the camera and direction feels at times meandering. Struggling to conclude in the last stretch of the feature. The first half was great and built tension, so why go in such a different direction than what was started. It isn't that it comes completely out of left field, but I don't see why you should end it the way it does. There is a scene in the film that will shock you very early on, when the older characters have to a ritual that will shock the protagonists. To me, I started to notice that he was making more of a exploitive angle to what he's trying to do. I don't mind personally, because I love movies that are provocative such as Caligula, Death Race 2000, and Antichrist. For this film, it doesn't work with the tone its trying to set. This is a serious art house horror film that deals with cults, do we really need close ups of the aftermath?

Say what you want about Natural Born Killers, the tone was all over the place and made sense to have a random animated sequence in the film. Midsommar is far better than that, but the tone is crucial to making a horror film work or any other type of film for that matter. Midsommar is an excellent feature by Ari Aster, with stellar performances and production behind it making it great. But it honestly needed another writer to make the story grounded in reality, some minor editing choices changed and a tone correction would give the film an iconic status as one of the greats. As it is, this film is excellent and you should see it.… Expand
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MasadaAug 9, 2019
Ari Aster is the master of horror. Not only does he know how to make a bright spring day feel haunted and creepy, he's an expert at bending space and time for his transitions. It will be a while before something catches me off guard like thisAri Aster is the master of horror. Not only does he know how to make a bright spring day feel haunted and creepy, he's an expert at bending space and time for his transitions. It will be a while before something catches me off guard like this movie did.… Expand
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kuhtneezAug 4, 2019
My Facebook friends catalyzed my hype for the movie, which is shown for a limited time on very few theaters in my country. I was very excited to watch the late night screening four cities away from mine but, darn, the movie was too boring andMy Facebook friends catalyzed my hype for the movie, which is shown for a limited time on very few theaters in my country. I was very excited to watch the late night screening four cities away from mine but, darn, the movie was too boring and slow-paced.

The characters were great, so was the editing, but the marketing was too good to be true. The movie trailer set the audience's expectation too high that it just fades when you start focusing your eyes on the movie screen for two hours and a half. Not worth it.… Expand
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FlixReviewsAug 4, 2019
Splendid and beautifully made, this cinematic wonder is a worthy follow up to Ari Aster's Hereditary. Balancing geniune horror with modern "in your face" unsettling horror, this film is powered by Florence Pugh's wonderful performance thatSplendid and beautifully made, this cinematic wonder is a worthy follow up to Ari Aster's Hereditary. Balancing geniune horror with modern "in your face" unsettling horror, this film is powered by Florence Pugh's wonderful performance that will leave a lasting mark on the horror genre, as Ari Aster rises to the occasion with another hit.… 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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Hugi09Aug 4, 2019
Hyper bizarre !!! Trop chelou ce film mais intéressant. Je suis assez partagé mais les acteurs sont quand même parfait alors...
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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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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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nickycertoAug 1, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film was very original and gorgeous visually. I enjoyed the subtle details within most shots. That being said, the story could've used more focus to support the stylized film. There should've been a clearer and deeper progression of Dani's arc in order to make her final decision more impactful as a moment. AND/OR there should've been a deeper dive into the culture of this Scandinavian society by expanding on the meaning of this grand ceremony and focusing on the idea of life-cycles which drive these people to murder and mutilate their guests. By cutting some of the unnecessary scenes addressing the dynamic of Christian's friend group there would be room to expand on Dani and this twisted, but somehow, beautiful culture; sharpening the focus of the film. I am all for having the audience make connections and inferences, but I felt as though we had to guess about too many things.… Expand
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TrentReyAug 1, 2019
A very well written-directed movie by the director, Ari Aster. It's a very strange movie that you might not make sense until the very end of it. There are so many little details in the production design that the audience has to pay attentionA very well written-directed movie by the director, Ari Aster. It's a very strange movie that you might not make sense until the very end of it. There are so many little details in the production design that the audience has to pay attention to in order to fully understand the movie. The cinematography in this film is very beautiful and strange at times. The audience might notice that some scenes might be a little over-exposed. The style of the cinematography fits the story well. The music for this film is amazing. The Haxan Cloak did an amazing job of scoring this film. Going into this movie the audience may not know about the main actress, Florence Pugh, but after the movie end, the audience will want to see her in more films. She did an amazing job of playing Dani in this movie. Overall, there isn't much to dislike about this movie. It's suspenseful, thrilling, funny a few times, and strangely scary.… 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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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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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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HashemiJul 30, 2019
It's not a Horror or scary movie actualy, but rather sad, disgusting and funny movie!
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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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SWM5814Jul 28, 2019
Horror as fulfillment. The two leads give themselves over to precisely the things that consume them whole. That almost all of the movie is in daylight only makes it more unsettling. Not a perfect movie - the dueling doctoral theses, designedHorror as fulfillment. The two leads give themselves over to precisely the things that consume them whole. That almost all of the movie is in daylight only makes it more unsettling. Not a perfect movie - the dueling doctoral theses, designed as a metaphor, are still annoying - but an experience so realized, it'll be panned. A lot.… Expand
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dcstonesJul 28, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worth it just for the incredible set design but also the sound design, costume, special effects. The artists, stylists and craftspeople must have absolutely loved working on this film. I left the cinema feeling like I shared the psilocybin trips with the cast and it took a few hours to get back to normal. I can’t understand how anyone could say this film was an irretrievable waste of 2 1/2 hours of their lives. The story, themes and imagery were incredibly rich with allusions and meaning to everything from contemporary pop culture to biodynamics to a… Expand
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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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Lambo442Jul 28, 2019
Incredible film on every level. Disturbing, heart wrenching, blackly comic at times and uncompromising in it's brutality. So much so that I'm even weary of watching it again and stomaching some of that imagery. In a way that's my only gripe.Incredible film on every level. Disturbing, heart wrenching, blackly comic at times and uncompromising in it's brutality. So much so that I'm even weary of watching it again and stomaching some of that imagery. In a way that's my only gripe. I have a tolerance for those things too. But I won't mark it down for that. The brutality is completely in line with the narrative and it's not gratuitous for the sake of it. Masterful stuff. And that music....man. Don't listen to the negative reviews. Sure you may hate it, but give it a go. It's looks to me like one of those films people will either love or hate, a bit like Hereditary. It's always the case when a Director is more of a visionary. People struggle a bit with stuff outside of the norm. Sure it's influenced in part by the Wickerman. But it's so much more. It's really an unflinching and accurate portrayal of how how cults indoctrinate new recruits. Educational stuff if you can concentrate and read between the lines.… Expand
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ImaginaryCriticJul 28, 2019
I liked Hereditary so I thought I'd give Ari Aster my support. 'Midsommar' was pretty good in my opinion. The violence and disturbance was there for sure. There isn't much to say about this film just the fact that its strange and weird. ButI liked Hereditary so I thought I'd give Ari Aster my support. 'Midsommar' was pretty good in my opinion. The violence and disturbance was there for sure. There isn't much to say about this film just the fact that its strange and weird. But also very eye opening and I like that.… Expand
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ZeetesJul 26, 2019
Fantastic unless you have no appreciation for masterpiece horror cult movies
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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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rlovellJul 25, 2019
Midsommar is a very well-executed slow burn of a horror movie. Ari Aster shows he is a up and coming master at his craft with this movie.
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Bertaut1Jul 24, 2019
Poorly advertised as something it isn't; will frustrate and impress in equal measure

Much like his debut, Hereditary (2018), writer/director Ari Aster's Midsommar has been well received by critics but not so much by audiences. And, really,Poorly advertised as something it isn't; will frustrate and impress in equal measure

Much like his debut, Hereditary (2018), writer/director Ari Aster's Midsommar has been well received by critics but not so much by audiences. And, really, it's not hard to see why; both were disingenuously promoted as horrors, drawing in audiences who were disappointed they didn't get what they were expecting. Whereas Hereditary was a study of grief, it did have horror elements, but in Midsommar, there's little resembling a horror trope. Whereas Hereditary dealt with emotional pain, Midsommar is more interested in what happens when the initial pain of bereavement starts to wear off. And whilst the characters are underwritten, and it's painfully predictable, it's beautifully crafted, brilliantly shot in glaring sunlight, and vastly ambitious. And much like Us (2019), it avoids the sophomore slump without knocking it out of the park.

When Dani (Florence Pugh) suffers an unimaginable tragedy, she turns for support to her boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor), unaware that he finds her overly needy, and wants to break up. The following summer, she learns that he and his friends Josh (William Jackson Harper) and Mark (Will Poulter) have been invited by Swedish student Pelle (Vilhelm Blomgren) to his ancestral pagan commune in Hårga, where a midsummer celebration that occurs once every ninety years will be taking place. Dani joins the group, but it doesn't take long to learn that something isn't right in the commune.

According to Aster, Midsommar is really a breakup movie, and in this sense, Christian is a classic manipulator; after Dani learns about the trip, she's upset that he didn't tell her, but he manipulates her into apologising to him. The core of the story is Dani slowly coming to realise that he isn't the man she thought he was, and in this sense, it's primarily an allegory for the process of a young woman's emotional awakening. Indeed, one can read the character names as symbolic; Dani Ardor is denied love, and in the paganism of the commune, she's offered something she can't get from a self-serving Christian(ity).

Aesthetically, the film looks terrific. Whereas the US scenes are dark and confined, taking place in small poorly lit rooms with the characters wearing drab costumes, once the film shifts to Sweden, Henrik Svensson's production design emphasises an open-plan vastness, Pawel Pogorzelski's cinematography drenches everything in glaring sunlight, and Andrea Flesch's costume design focuses on brilliant white.

There are also some nice individual moments. For example, the choral singing with which the film begins is harshly interrupted by a telephone ringing, suggesting the clash between tradition and modernity; a superb single-take shot takes Dani from heading to her apartment bathroom to entering the bathroom of an airplane; a high altitude shot showing a car travelling along a country road is imbued with malevolent undercurrent as the car passes under the camera, and the camera follows it by turning downwards, ending up upside-down.

As for the acting, Midsommar belongs entirely to Pugh. For most of the film, she's on the precipice of a nervous breakdown, with her performance redolent of Shelley Duval in The Shining (1980). This is easily her best and most layered performance thus far, especially the gamut of contradictory emotions she runs in the last 20 minutes. As Christian, Reynor does do a decent job of getting the audience to loathe his passive-aggressive persona. Poulter plays Mark as the kind of ignorant sex-crazed loudmouth that seems to only exist in the movies. As Josh, Harper barely registers, whilst Blomgren's Pelle is so obviously untrustworthy that it pushes suspension of disbelief to breaking point.

As this might suggest, one of the biggest problems is the underwritten characters. Another issue is that even aside from Pelle, the film pushes suspension of disbelief too far. There are multiple moments when the goings-on should prompt the visitors to leave immediately, but they repeatedly accept the most ridiculous of situations based upon the most tenuous of explanations. In a lot of ways, they're no different from the idiots who get picked off one by one in so many cheap slasher films. Additionally, there are few surprises here. Aster is obviously a big fan of folk horror, especially The Wicker Man (1973), but he allows reverence to the tropes supersede narrative inventiveness, leading to predictability.

That said, however, I did enjoy Midsommar. Aesthetically impressive, and built on a terrific central performance, Aster's mastery of tone sees him through. The script could use some work, but the ominous sense of dread is palpable throughout and the depiction of a toxic relationship is penetrating and emotionally honest. Unnerving and audacious, Midsommar is an exceptionally confident piece of filmmaking, if not necessarily an exceptional piece of filmmaking.… 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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JAFOJul 17, 2019
This movie is 2 hours of boredom, then 30 minutes of absurd pretentious sex & gore...
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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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GrachechkovskiJul 23, 2019
This film is brilliant and I can honestly say that Ari Aster is genious like Kojima but in the cinematic. The movie has a one deep, uncovered, prescribed and dramatical story with a masterpiecable sound and horror's notes
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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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jasharkowalskiJul 21, 2019
This film is a masterpiece, in one word ! Absolutely totally different from anything an average Joe ever watched at the movies, this is as artistic as Bergman, as scary as Psycho and as funny as Discovery channel ! Beautiful photography,This film is a masterpiece, in one word ! Absolutely totally different from anything an average Joe ever watched at the movies, this is as artistic as Bergman, as scary as Psycho and as funny as Discovery channel ! Beautiful photography, intensive folk music and the creepiest atmosphere ever filmed in the movie, if YOU don't watch this movie better KILL yourself as written in the Hagra's walls !… Expand
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paulhuntertenorJul 21, 2019
This is my type of movie. I went in mostly blind, only seeing the trailer once several months ago, and came out of the theater with my head spinning. Everything that I like in a movie was superbly executed: pacing, acting, casting, score,This is my type of movie. I went in mostly blind, only seeing the trailer once several months ago, and came out of the theater with my head spinning. Everything that I like in a movie was superbly executed: pacing, acting, casting, score, writing, symbolism, aesthetics, shock, foreshadowing. Ari Aster has solidified his rank as a polarizing visionary, and I'm happily in the camp of fan boy. The only reason I can't give this ten stars (well, besides the fact that I don't think I've ever loved something 100%) is due to a few moments which seemed unintentionally ham-fisted. Midsommar still succeeds, though, delivering a horrifically beautiful film with a devastating sense of the extreme. Special shoutouts to the lead actor, Florence Pugh, and to the practical effects team. Aster's sophomore slam dunk is certainly not for everyone, but for the right horror enthusiast, it's an instant classic. Bravo!… 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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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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milkbudJul 20, 2019
I really love this movie, everything from the tiny details to the beautiful scenery to the way the scenes are shot. It really isn't a horror movie (which is how it was advertised) but it's still incredible.
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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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SamuelvSJul 19, 2019
It is stupid as what... I wish I had spent my time better then watching this...
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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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JustinJ1214Jul 18, 2019
Beautifully shot, well acted horror drama worth seeking out if you enjoy your horror with a bit more class
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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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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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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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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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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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jayanJul 15, 2019
I liked the film because I could identify the protagonist, like me. It is an extra ordinary movie.
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