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Sopa_de_BaconJul 4, 2023

In my opinion this is a great film, it is very well directed and good written, although I found some secundary characters arcs a bit superficial and sometimes things happen slowly and I know that some people will find some moments borring,In my opinion this is a great film, it is very well directed and good written, although I found some secundary characters arcs a bit superficial and sometimes things happen slowly and I know that some people will find some moments borring, confuse or even funny, I thing that may happen if you expect a "mainstream" horror movie, I recommend it but just for the ones how will watch it without any expectations and with some patience.… Expand

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3

Mauro_LanariNov 15, 2019

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Paleoanthropological and also biological pathology (including flora and fauna) of love life, driven by endogenous and exogenous drugs (chemical key stimuli): does Aster have something new to say? Let alone. Does he have his own(Mauro Lanari)
Paleoanthropological and also biological pathology (including flora and fauna) of love life, driven by endogenous and exogenous drugs (chemical key stimuli): does Aster have something new to say? Let alone. Does he have his own expressive peculiarity? But for goodness sake: he plunders the cinematic imagery of the sectarian or bucolic community of "Village of the Damned" (1960), "The Wicker Man" (1973) with its remake (2006), "The Village" (2004), "The Sacrament" (2013) re-evaluating the video for "Burn the Witch" by Radiohead, which at least synthesizes the agony from 147 minutes to 4 scarce. And he does even worse: as the Italian subtitle of his previous film "Hereditary" states, he investigates "the roots of evil". Woe to seek whether there is even only the possibility of good and its roots. "And sweet to me is shipwreck on this sea of nihilism".… Expand

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vgmkyleMay 6, 2023

If you don't like Ari Aster you must still be watching Transformers movies and I have no respect for you as a human being at all. Midsommar is disturbing because of how realistic it is written for the occasion and ride it puts you on. TheIf you don't like Ari Aster you must still be watching Transformers movies and I have no respect for you as a human being at all. Midsommar is disturbing because of how realistic it is written for the occasion and ride it puts you on. The fact that Ari was able to create something like this disturbs me greatly; a horror film should not be this scary filmed during the day, but it is.… Expand

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robinsiposwMay 5, 2023

What the **** this movie ???!!!!! It's not a horror, nor a gore ... No story , no solution , not a .... Ahhh I'm so angry , because I "listened " to critics review , and I gave a chance ... But it's a crap , literally a crap. Don't waste yourWhat the **** this movie ???!!!!! It's not a horror, nor a gore ... No story , no solution , not a .... Ahhh I'm so angry , because I "listened " to critics review , and I gave a chance ... But it's a crap , literally a crap. Don't waste your time or money on this… Expand

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NickTheCritickNov 2, 2021

This movie might feel like a small step back by Ari Aster compared to his previous movie but it's even more ambitious and original. The idea behind the film is good. The idea is to talk about the pain of a loss, the elaboration of mourning,This movie might feel like a small step back by Ari Aster compared to his previous movie but it's even more ambitious and original. The idea behind the film is good. The idea is to talk about the pain of a loss, the elaboration of mourning, the distance of those who should be part of your family and the welcome from those who do not expect. But here characters feel like they're not always well written, the movie never takes flight and turns out to give the wrong idea of Sweden and its communities. Then I saw the director's cut and characters are so better written than the ones you see in theater version. Times are dilated in the first half of the movies and then rythm becomes faster and more compelling. . You feel like there are skills in Aster directing and they are more evident in the director's cut to which i give my score. Great performance by Florence Pugh. The score Is more like a 6,5 for the theater version but I will give it 7 for the slightly better director's cut and for the madness and originality of the script.… Expand

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Luke9648Apr 14, 2023

Ari Aster's "Hereditary" was brilliant. Midsommar attempts to capture some of the same black magic, but it fails miserably in my opinion.

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7

jaam1996Mar 11, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the type of movie where the reaction of the people around you is more scary than the movie itself. The movie is around cults, how they pull the right strings, manipulate your vulnerability and desire to "belong" to commit horrible injustices and to over react to upsetting things. If you believe that the end of the movie is a "happy ending", then congrats, you're the type of person who believes to be "too smart" to join a cult, but in fact you are the most easy to manipulate into join one. On a site note, never stay with someone who you don't actually love just because you feel pity for them, you're just hurting both. At the end, the protagonist just changed one toxic relationship for another. People say is a "happy ending" because she makes the cult kill her boyfriend by burning him alive, because he "cheated" (the cult drugged him and he was actually raped, but she didn't know that, the cult lied to her), but the fact she thought that he deserves to be burned alive because of that, is beyond me (or to any reasonable person with a cold head). What is scary is that people think this is "empowering". If the gender were reversed then they would say otherwise, which says a lot about out horrible society.… Expand

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9

AvocatoFeb 24, 2023

This movie is a perfect movie to watch at night alone. it is scary and weird

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8

tonyGreenJan 7, 2020

Great looking film, with some clever cuts and techniques employed. Thematically rich, touching on religion, cultural relativism, and spirituality.

Strong body horror / gore, I have no desire to rewatch this one.

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3

TaniaViandraJan 23, 2023

So Disturbing. 10 minutes of sex scene and a lot nudity. Is this horror movie or a JAV ???

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9

Miles_LongJan 15, 2023

3rd time watching this flick. I love it. It’s creepy, beautiful, disturbing, unnerving, and fresh. It takes its time to build up the horror. If you enjoy art house cinema and horror, this is grade A.

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8

CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022

Florence Pugh gives a career best performance and the visuals and directing are superb.

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10

DonKnottsGhostOct 4, 2022

Saw this movie 2 years ago and literally still think about it from time to time, it is that affecting. Over the top? Certainly, but in a good way. A psychological horror piece that will stay with you. Just be sure if you are in the right moodSaw this movie 2 years ago and literally still think about it from time to time, it is that affecting. Over the top? Certainly, but in a good way. A psychological horror piece that will stay with you. Just be sure if you are in the right mood and ready to absorb some serious anguish. Overall an excellent, excellent film.… Expand

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8

LightsAndBulbsSep 18, 2022

Florence Pugh's portrayal of grief is heartbreakingly ugly, and realistic, and so is the dynamic between her and her boyfriend. Yes, the writing certainly deserves some credit for those two things, but Florence's performance is so incrediblyFlorence Pugh's portrayal of grief is heartbreakingly ugly, and realistic, and so is the dynamic between her and her boyfriend. Yes, the writing certainly deserves some credit for those two things, but Florence's performance is so incredibly raw and uncompromising that you'd swear Dani was a real person. I would put her performance in this film right along aside Toni Collette's in "Hereditary". Both are, without a doubt, beyond Oscar-worthy. Moving away from Pugh for a little while, "Midsommar's" other aspects all work quite well. While the story does occasionally feature cliches within the way it chooses to dispose of its characters, the film as a whole does a good job of being interesting and deeply unique, and much of that is thanks to its bright color palette, and wonderous set design. Just as Pugh makes Dani a real figure, the cult in "Midsommar" is expertly built-up and detailed in their construction to the point where you feel just as terrified of them as the characters. Their actions, lore, and ways of attracting new members all feel relatively grounded, and increase the horror of the film overall. While this may not be on the same level as Hereditary, "Midsommar" is one more piece of evidence that Ari Aster is of modern cinema's most talented writers and directors.
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Im_just_playingApr 3, 2020

So, Florence Pugh was fantastic in this movie, and the atmosphere was creepy. Overall, Midsommar is one of the best movies of 2019, alongside "The Lighthouse" and "Parasite" in my opinion.

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4

KoukabooraApr 22, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had watched Hereditary and enjoyed it for the most part. There was so much in it that was unsettling and I really enjoyed that aspect of it. I was hoping to get the same feeling from this movie. Sadly, I was very disappointed with this movie. There were some disturbing scenes in this movie but overall I found this film to be kind of all over the place. There were a lot of plot points that were introduced and then just never flushed out. I'm all for ambiguity but I felt like some scenes didn't contribute to the story at all. I did not like any of the characters at all other than the main lead. I thought that the two friends bickering about their project was so unnecessary and childish. I couldn't relate to the culture or the experiences of the characters in the movie which may contribute to my low score. This movie could be scary and interesting for those with a background in that culture but I found this movie uninteresting.… Expand

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AJ_13Mar 29, 2022

I don't consider myself to be a huge horror fan (in fact I hardly ever watch terror movies), but I really loved Midsommar. Camera-work alongside a exquisite cinematography and a spectacular Florence Pugh got me hooked
without noticing theI don't consider myself to be a huge horror fan (in fact I hardly ever watch terror movies), but I really loved Midsommar. Camera-work alongside a exquisite cinematography and a spectacular Florence Pugh got me hooked
without noticing the pace problem everyone seems to suffer.

I really can't wait for Ari Aster's new project with
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RenovatiaFeb 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a political movie with the intent to once again bash white people by depicting European paganism in an evil way. The main theme: a diverse group of friends is sacrificed because white people bad.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edit two days later:

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

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

I wish more people would see the patterns and respond to it as blatantly negative as I do.… Expand

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9

InuyanMar 11, 2022

I rushed to see the director's cut of this film not long after watching Hereditary, which I was late to. While Midsommar has a little less impact than the previous, it starts with incredible sobriety. It hit home for me very strongly, theI rushed to see the director's cut of this film not long after watching Hereditary, which I was late to. While Midsommar has a little less impact than the previous, it starts with incredible sobriety. It hit home for me very strongly, the lead character's sister and parents passing away due to her sibling's mental illness. From there, it is incredible how we see the journey to cope with grief and also the incredible strangeness of this trip and the village. Stunning cinematography and an emphasis on the emotion. Actors really worked well. I enjoyed this film as a psycholgical, unsettling horror that confronts you with how people have to keep going despite everything around them, as well as become complacent in the strange and unnerving if it offers them relief. 9/10… Expand

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8

All_ButTrU4Jan 3, 2022

A colourful horror story. perfectly written, perfectly acted, perfectly directed, perfect cinematography. it's an instant classic.

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3

Mindkiller7522Jan 2, 2022

Not the greatest horror movie. The whole experience feels very artsy with very little actual horror and more weirdness. Very slow movie with no real payoff.

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9

Tgrills89Dec 28, 2021

Amazing movie and severely underrated. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn’t watched.

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7

jpmanistanNov 3, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I agree with the negative reviews in that the characters are not very fleshed out, but that is so common with movies and horror movies especially that I can't see why that's something to hold against this movie in particular. TLDR: SPOILERS!!

In the end, it is the originality of the setting and cinematography and some of the acting that got me to 7 on this. I am glad I saw it. It stuck in my head, and I don't regret spending the time to watch it. But it would have been WAYYYYYYY BETTTTTERR!!! if the main characters were newlyweds and maybe expecting a baby and she found out that the guy had slept with her sister before she killed herself or something and he regretted it and loved the girlfriend but it was too late because she was so traumatized by her sister's suicide and murder of their parents that she condemns him anyway and maybe runs into the fire herself or something. Instead, it is like "Guy I've been dating for three months is sort of self-centered..." BFD. Then it is neither deserved nor a surprise nor ambiguous when he is killed. It's just uninteresting.

MAIN REVIEW: The boyfriend character who gets burned up at the end is always a problem. How do you make him bad enough to sort of deserve it, but not so bad that it is absurd that his girlfriend and friends event want to be around him? Or do you make him "good" so it is a shocking twist? This movie fails there. He just is not a great guy. But he's also not a terrible guy. He's having trouble dealing with a girlfriend with *MASSIVE* trauma issues? Understandable. He kind of cribs his friend's idea to do a thesis on this community? Also skeevy, but not too high on the scale. And he "only" cheats on his GF under a huge amount of drug-induced duress bordering on outright threats, kidnapping and extortion. So all in all, it doesn't pack much of a satisfaction in him getting fried in the end. But he's also a crummy enough guy that you are not shocked at all. So it's not a twist either. Tough job to do but they didn't do it.

The biggest problem I have with the BG/GF dynamic here is common to many modern films: You're not married! You are just dating! You haven't been dating that long! So why do you care so much?! So why should we?! Why do you go on this trip together in the first place? Why do you become homicidal when he (only technically) cheats on you? OK, I am old fashioned I guess, but this was a problem as long ago as the show 'Friends': You can't really deal with anything heavy like "love," so it was just "feelings." Here you can't feed the patriarchy by having these two be newlyweds. Fine. But they are shown from the beginning to be in a weak, dicey relationship that doesn't seem to have been going on that long. So it is not enough to justify the distress, decisions, and ending of the BF and GF. You just kind of want to say, "Who cares?!" Where are the stakes? They are not even living together. No stakes because they don't have anything invested in their relationship, so why should we??

The other characters are stock friends. Fine. It is tough to get post-grad smarties like this to somehow stay in this absolute loony commune absent physical force, and they do an OK job of that. BF and the other anthropology student stay because they want to do their theses, GF stays to be with BF, two randos try to leave and get killed, and one kid stays to get laid then gets murdered. All in all, just when I was about to roll my eyes about them not just leaving, the movie did an OK job of getting them to stay long enough for their own reasons. But still there were some red flags at the end when the BF and GF should have said F this and ran off. But then they probably would have been smashed with the big hammer or kept by some other force, so fine. And they had lots of perfect psychadelic drugs to make it somewhat believable that they might stay.

I still liked this movie a lot because of the cool, "What if Viking-era pagan beliefs survived or were reborn?" idea. It was beautiful to watch. The acting was good. The idea had just enough twists and originality.

Totally worth watching, but because of the lack of any investment in the final two surviving characters (by the audience or between themselves) you just don't care that much after. And the ending is fairly predictable.… Expand

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ItsmayaOct 17, 2021

I just loved this movie!
It was so interesting, unique, beautiful (like so f**king beautiful!!! The colors and the cinematography in this film was just breathtaking!).
The acting is top-notch especially from Florence Pugh who gives aI just loved this movie!
It was so interesting, unique, beautiful (like so f**king beautiful!!! The colors and the cinematography in this film was just breathtaking!).
The acting is top-notch especially from Florence Pugh who gives a marvelous performance!
I can say that the story is slow, and you need to come to this film with an easy mind set to really enjoy and appreciate it, but in my opinion it's absolutely worth it!
If I'll have the opportunity I think I will watch it again, and I can obviously recommend you to watch this film.… Expand

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jjaugaOct 3, 2021

Story: 9...clearly Sweden's warning to any American who hints that life would be better in "one of those Scandinavian countries"
Script: 7
Performances: 6
Misc.: 9...GREAT cinematography and editing. Beautiful and creative. Overall: 8

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9

kyreneburnOct 2, 2021

Scary in such an interesting way. Made me feel like I was on drugs myself a few times. Just an incredible cult movie done better than any I've seen. Also, Florence is absolutely amazing in every single thing she does. This just proves it evenScary in such an interesting way. Made me feel like I was on drugs myself a few times. Just an incredible cult movie done better than any I've seen. Also, Florence is absolutely amazing in every single thing she does. This just proves it even more. She is the best part of this movie.… Expand

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akshatmahajanSep 20, 2021

Midsommar was a different experience for me. Movie was a psychological folk horror thriller. Critics review are positive, even audience reviews are also positive but I saw some negatives also. Those giving negative reviews should know thatMidsommar was a different experience for me. Movie was a psychological folk horror thriller. Critics review are positive, even audience reviews are also positive but I saw some negatives also. Those giving negative reviews should know that this movie is not for them.

The movie had a story and it's execution was also good. In some scenes, movie loses the grip but overall it goes well till the end. The main flaw of this movie was the performances by the actors. None of them was able to connect with the audience. Other than that, everything went right.

Overall, a good movie which you may or may not enjoy. This mainly depends on the story you want to see. I liked the movie, not that much but it was a nice experience.… Expand

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DavieSlSep 18, 2021

Very long and boring inbetween interesting events. Nothing really happens but loved the scenery

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Lord_NarcessSep 16, 2021

TL;DR Not horror, not thriller. Just a boring cult film. Did I just watch Wicker Man 2? Seriously this movie is listed as horror...um no. Thriller...nope missed that. At least with Wicker Man you got to enjoy Nic Cage go off the rails...butTL;DR Not horror, not thriller. Just a boring cult film. Did I just watch Wicker Man 2? Seriously this movie is listed as horror...um no. Thriller...nope missed that. At least with Wicker Man you got to enjoy Nic Cage go off the rails...but I suppose we are getting jaded to that now. It is a long drawn out story of a cult that has some interesting thoughts on breading, age, life, and such. I don't blame the actors, they did the best with the utterly rubbish story/script. Only redeeming factor is its filming location and cinematography, the beauty of Budapest is amazing(its supposed to be Norway in the film). In the end if you want to "experience" this film, go take a scientology reading and listen to their lecture afterward. Both are long boring and pointless in the end.… Expand

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4

InuarcerAug 24, 2021

This movie is wrong in so many ways. The pacing, the script the story. And the fore moments are completely out of place.

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4

bshu89Aug 13, 2021

While Midsommar absolutely serves up some beautiful cinematography, unfortunately the film fails in many other areas. The acting is amazing. The entire cast is what keeps this film intriguing. Not much else does. I was someone who, while IWhile Midsommar absolutely serves up some beautiful cinematography, unfortunately the film fails in many other areas. The acting is amazing. The entire cast is what keeps this film intriguing. Not much else does. I was someone who, while I was very uncomfortable, really enjoyed Hereditary, minus the ending, so I was hoping Midsommar would give me another satisfying film. So, I don’t want anyone to think I’m being overly harsh. For me, the film was nothing but a bunch of beautifully, disturbing images without any substance. If you enjoy Florence Pugh and the rest of the cast, than I’d say proceed with caution because they’re about the only good things about it. In my opinion, skip it, don’t waste your time. Just watch Hereditary again.… Expand

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DiscussionaqueoAug 12, 2021

This movie is bad. Everything was incredibly predictable... literally none of the "shocking" events surprised me. Not one single time. Also, almost all the characters are stupid and unlikeable. Like the entire premise of the film would setThis movie is bad. Everything was incredibly predictable... literally none of the "shocking" events surprised me. Not one single time. Also, almost all the characters are stupid and unlikeable. Like the entire premise of the film would set off huge red flags if anyone suggested it in real life. "Hey guys, want to come to my commune in the middle of nowhere, miles away from civilisation?" To most people, this would sound like an invitation to get murdered by the Manson family. But not the characters in this film. They're not even put off when they see two people ritualisticly killed in front of them. Anyone with half a brain would have left right then and there. They're also terrible people, for the most part. The main characters boyfriend, for instance is not only a terrible, insensitive boyfriend, but he's also a terrible friend. At one point he tries to steal one of his friends academic ideas. When he died, I felt nothing as he totally deserved it.… Expand

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DJ98Jul 9, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What’s scary about Midsummer is how many people saw it as a happy movie. They were happy that Dani finally got what she wanted, a family. In reality, the Hårga are a cult. Pelle chose Dani to be the new member because he knew that she had no family or friends who would investigate her disappearance and was desperate for a sense of belonging.

It’s funny how people are confident that they’d never get indoctrinated into a cult, yet these same people didn't see the Hårga as a cult. I’m like, “of course you wouldn’t get indoctrinated into a cult. You’re not desperate enough.” People join cults when, like Dani, their lives are in shambles. They’re poor/homeless, their family abandoned them, their family is dead, they don't have friends, they’re sick, or they’re having an existential crisis and are seeking guidance. Some people claim that the Hårga wasn't that bad because they showed Dani she'd be getting into. But, does she though? For example, of the Hårga's traditions is when their members reach the age of 72, they're no longer seen as being of use to the village and commit suicide by falling off a mountain. So, what happens when a member reaches 72, is perfectly healthy, and doesn’t want to die? Do you think the cult is just gonna let them live and die of natural causes? No. They’re either gonna force them off the mountain, sacrifices them, or exile them to the forest to fend for themselves. Since the Hårga live miles away from civilization and don't have phones or cell reception, no one can call for help. The Hårga, like all rural villages, believe in traditional gender roles. What happens when a female member is infertile or doesn’t want to get pregnant? Or a male member doesn’t want to work or becomes disabled? Cults are notorious for being ruthless to members who step out of line or can’t contribute. We never see Hårga members getting punished or tortured for insubordination in the movie because they wanted to show Dani all their good sides. Do you think Pelle would’ve taken Dani to the village if it was raining or there wasn’t a festival? No. He specially chose the perfect day to make the Hårga as appealing as possible. Dani is still trapped and will be forced to conform to their way of life, or else.

People also say the Hårga is like paradise compared to mainstream American society because they could give Dani what she needed without technology. However, it wasn’t modern society that caused Dani to be miserable, it was a combination of Christian’s apathy and Dani’s sister murdering her parents. We never know why she murdered her parents and killed herself. Was she mentally ill? We’re Dani’s parents abusing her? We don’t know. Society also didn’t make Dani introverted; that’s just the way she is. If Christian were a better boyfriend, and Dani had better friends, Pelle wouldn't have targeted her for indoctrination.

There's also been debate on whether or not the Hårga are a cult. They are, but not in the way we think of cults. They're similar to the Amish. They can claim to not be a cult since the members are allowed to leave. There's even a tradition called Rumspringa where Amish teens can choose to either stay or leave the village. The problem is both the Hårga and Amish's way of life is completely incompatible with the outside world. If any of them did leave, where could they go? They don't have driver's licenses, passports, dental records, social security codes, birth certificates, education records, or any form of official identification. As for work, the only thing they could do is low-skill factory work, be a maid/housekeeper, or a farmhand.

People who were born and raised there are unlikely to leave because that would mean abandoning all their friends, family, and the only life they've ever known. Even though they're not technically hostages, their culture makes assimilation with the outside world is almost impossible. That's why a lot of them say, "Why would I leave? I have everything I need." This is why we see none of the Hårga leave, even though they could. That's why self-sustaining cults are dangerous.… Expand

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trashsoranoJul 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a slow paced movie that keeps you waiting for the climax, and when the girls start moaning and screaming, i don't even know the right words to describe that, but it's genius, and it can be slightly underwhelming depending on how high are your expectations, and it's also not the garbage jumpscare kind of terror, so it may disappoint some people, and it's also not the most shocking movie I've watched, it's way more forgettable than other I've watched from other directors, but it's a great movie… Expand

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Jmcb90Jun 9, 2021

If this movie wasn’t classified as horror I’d probably give it a higher score. It’s pretentious and lacks any real aspects that horror demands. The heroine lacks any redeeming qualities.

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MisterJackMay 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is without a doubt the worst movie I have ever seen. I kid you not. Do not see it at all costs. It was so bad that the two other people in the theater walked out crying at the end because they wasted their money on it. The fact that this movie has generally positive reviews is absolutely asinine. Giant orgy that has no real reason to exist aside, this movie is boring and predictable as all hell. Every character is infuriatingly bland and the only part of the movie I enjoyed was seeing them each killed off because I no longer had to suffer anymore. It’s paced terribly, too. This crap fest is nearly 3 hours when it could’ve easily been a 1/3rd of that. Scenes go on forever and there’s absolutely no tension because anybody could see what’s going to happen next. Do not watch this movie. Do not. It is not good. It is not even so bad it’s good. It’s just plain bad. Watch literally anything else instead… Expand

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EdenFiniteMay 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't recall the last time I watched something as frustrating as this film was.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will never watch another film by Ari Aster.… Expand

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CriticalViewerApr 3, 2021

A family reunion in a Scandinavian village becomes a bloody pagan slaughterhouse wherein the foreign guests become human sacrifices. We haven't seen this before? Sure we have. Leaving the auditorium after the movie, someone snortedA family reunion in a Scandinavian village becomes a bloody pagan slaughterhouse wherein the foreign guests become human sacrifices. We haven't seen this before? Sure we have. Leaving the auditorium after the movie, someone snorted "Nihilistic garbage," and I think that was a good appraisal of the film. The movie is tedious and predictable and gratuitously gory. It also has distinctly anti-white and anti-Christian undercurrents. In one advertising image, two young people are walking through a lovely pastoral setting toward what appears to be a wooden cross. What unsubtle message does that send about Christianity, in general? What message does it send about how the creator of this slop regards Christians? Would he have made such a movie about a village in his ancestral homeland, Israel, a movie in which the villagers are discovered to be practicing the "Blood Libel," and abducting and sacrificing tourist Christian children? Of course not. In "Midsommar," portraying some of the victim visitors as nonwhites -- visitors to a lily white Swedish hamlet -- is also some nasty messaging, on one level or another. Visually, this film is engaging and vivid and colorful. The story is mildly interesting, but predictable. I am nonetheless ashamed that any Christian or Swede agreed to participate in this spectacle.… Expand

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TatianaLacarraFeb 23, 2021

What a waste of time! This movie is horrible, boring and nonsensical, the scenes are dragged to the limit of sanity. The first 15 mins in the movie I thought, that's could be good, then they go to Sweden, and another movie starts, one IWhat a waste of time! This movie is horrible, boring and nonsensical, the scenes are dragged to the limit of sanity. The first 15 mins in the movie I thought, that's could be good, then they go to Sweden, and another movie starts, one I really didn't care for and would certainly have lived better without! A very, very ugly and boring movie.… Expand

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BladeLover2049Feb 15, 2021

Very good baroque aesthetic for a modern horror movie. Although it is overshadowed by its almost hidden occultism it is a good horror movie. Much superior to its predecessor.

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cedmond17Feb 7, 2021

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kelisiJan 30, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad movie. Very bad.

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined. I like the whole indigenous society culty thing but it left no purpose, like what did I just watch. It just left me with so many questions. Who tf was Dani's sister(elaborate pls??), why are all the outsiders such dumba**es except Simon and Connie?? Like how, after witnessing how these people view death, how could you possibly think staying there is a good idea. bUt ThEy SeEm So nIcE. Yeah, they also seemed positively lovely when they bludgeoned people to death, skinned your friends, burned them alive, roofied and raped them. And can I just say Josh is literally so. so. so. dumb, like how does he think this "sacred library" would just be unguarded while the elders knew there were outsiders with a phone there. plus he took those pictures with flash on. nice. And can I just talk about our protagonist here. She is one of the most stupid people I have seen in a horror movie. Her absolute inability to comprehend that these people lOvE death is sending me. Oh, they like flower crowns and twirling around and dancing to some nice indigenous music? Nice, let me join, oh yeah, they kind of bludgeoned two people to death yesterday and two of my new acquaintances just disappeared, which I felt totally odd about but decided to ignore, because I have totally learned after my family's death I need to start trusting my senses more, but all that is besides the point right I mean they drink trippy flower tea and wear pretty dresses. There and the end. I would've given this a one star if not for me learning that Jack Reynor insisted on that full-frontal scene because he felt like girls in horror movies always get slut-shamed while being naked before their death, and for equality's sake he did that, he really did that. Wow, praise. The best part of the movie imo. But not his actual schlong, the narrative behind it.

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MelloKJan 23, 2021

This movie is very confusing the first time through and is a slow mover. Details are subtle hints are important but it’s very hard to know what parts are key and what parts aren’t. After watching this movie 3 times now, it gets better withThis movie is very confusing the first time through and is a slow mover. Details are subtle hints are important but it’s very hard to know what parts are key and what parts aren’t. After watching this movie 3 times now, it gets better with each watch. Once you understand what’s going on, the symbolism, the lessons, and character development, this movie is actually really good. A fun watch. 7/10… Expand

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Peacepiperf20Jan 5, 2021

Literally the only good thing about this movie was was the trippy camera shots. I also dont understand how a big orgy scene is considered horror. Its a waste of two hours and dont let the fact social media tells you to like it make you likeLiterally the only good thing about this movie was was the trippy camera shots. I also dont understand how a big orgy scene is considered horror. Its a waste of two hours and dont let the fact social media tells you to like it make you like it or allow the camera shots to trick you.… Expand

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TheCatchDec 27, 2020

More disgusting than scary. The only anticipation was for the movie to end. Cultish, ritualistic, and bizarre practices. Had really hoped for more, given the ratings of the Critics.

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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020

Artistic, interesting and sometimes funny. Midsommar always scratches the edge of discomfort but unfortunately does not manage to create the real horror factor. It doesn't hit you to the core like Hereditary.

The film is very ritual and veryArtistic, interesting and sometimes funny. Midsommar always scratches the edge of discomfort but unfortunately does not manage to create the real horror factor. It doesn't hit you to the core like Hereditary.

The film is very ritual and very interesting in its basic orientation / subject matter, there are also some really good scenes and shocking moments, but in the end I was a bit disappointed and really wanted more horror.

So when it came to the horror factor, the film left me cold. In spite of all this, this film is very special in its design, well acted and designed with impressive images.… Expand

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vitortfvDec 3, 2020

De fato um filme criativo e bastante detalhista. Não trás um roteiro genérico, pois o foco principal é justamente o contexto histórico e não um grupinho de adolescentes em uma situação arriscada, como costuma-se ver. Então é algo bem trivial.De fato um filme criativo e bastante detalhista. Não trás um roteiro genérico, pois o foco principal é justamente o contexto histórico e não um grupinho de adolescentes em uma situação arriscada, como costuma-se ver. Então é algo bem trivial. Cada emoção apresentada pelos personagens reflete em atitudes que surgem durante a trajetória de cada um, não é nada 'jogado'. Um ponto sobre os efeitos foi a câmera desfocada, que trás a sensação duvidosa se realmente tudo aquilo está acontecendo, provocando uma agonia e expectativa sobre o que irá ocorrer. A trilha sonora também ajuda a tornar tudo mais agonizante, utilizando-se de sussurros e vozes. O mais interessante é que praticamente todo o filme é passado durante o dia e mesmo assim não perde a essência de um bom filme de terror/suspense. Sobre as mensagens do filme, a diferença cultural da comunidade provoca choque e receio ao grupo de amigos, principalmente pelas seções extremamente violentas. Através do desconhecido é justamente quando acabamos descobrindo nossas próprias estranhezas. Sem contar que a comunidade tem um senso coletivo bem extremo, onde percebe-se que em muitas situações, eles sentem a emoção do outro, enquanto o grupo de amigos representa o individualismo, acabando por interferir na jornada de cada um. Não é um filme para todos, pois testa a paciência e a necessidade de interpretar entrelinhas.… Expand

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SUCABZDec 2, 2020

The plot of this movie is very confusing and makes no sense. Seems to me like more of a high-budget porno than a movie. Also it’s really not suspenseful or scary but it can be interpreted in many different ways.

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Mocha13Nov 3, 2020

I wanted a horror movie. Definately, the two last things that this movie is, are: a good movie. A horror movie. Avoid it at any cost, except if you study cinematography

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acebadgerNov 2, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oppressive. That is how I would describe this film both visually and thematically. The rest of the film following the distressing first act is so brightly lit that it's disorienting. The village of Harga barely even gets dark at night, making the setting overwhelming. Then the other aspect for me is how Dani's grief is oppressing her. The loss of her sister and parents weighs so heavily on her that she isn't able to see or chooses not to face that her boyfriend Christian is detached and completely un-invested in the relationship. This film is a slow burn and it takes its time but hits hard when showing it's horrifically disturbing imagery. Throughout I had a sense of dread, acutely so since the cast of American characters are on drugs throughout the whole thing and react as one would expect being in that kind of mindset. These horrific things like the Harga elders jumping from the cliffside and killing themselves warrants a different reaction that we see in the British couple, but the Americans are just sort of numbed to it (which itself could be a commentary on American society and its relationship with violence). This filled me with a sense of dread because I knew that they wouldn't even try to escape their fates since they are inoculated to the horrific things happening in front of them. I found this film captivating and it's deserving of a watch if you've not seen it yet.… Expand

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ricardowbrOct 25, 2020

Terrible, just terrible, how people can give this movie more then a 3 is beyond me. Even beyond me is how people managed not to sleep while watching.

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SlightyhastyentOct 21, 2020

Harrowing, brilliant, beautiful, gruesome. You will find no cheap trills heres. If you’re looking for a engrossing, intense film... look no further.

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Voodoo123Oct 6, 2020

A combination of some arresting cinematography, interesting mushroom trip CG tweakage and general 'wicker man esque' oddness make Midsommar a compelling watch.... however.... the script is silly, the cast is, variable, and the plot is prettyA combination of some arresting cinematography, interesting mushroom trip CG tweakage and general 'wicker man esque' oddness make Midsommar a compelling watch.... however.... the script is silly, the cast is, variable, and the plot is pretty awful. As many others have mentioned the shocking gore although fascinating was wholly unnecessary for the story. Definitely disappointed after hereditary and overall this felt like a missed opportunity.… Expand

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JLauSep 25, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Weird bunch of Swedes jump off cliffs, bake pies of pubic hair and burn people alive whilst some dumb American tourists take forever to realise something is amiss.… Expand

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bicycle12345Sep 24, 2020

This film is absolute garbage. Worse than garbage. It is the maggot juice at the bottom of the dumpster. Whoever made this movie deserves to be institutionalised because they are a sick, sick, depraved individual who fetishises cults. DO NOTThis film is absolute garbage. Worse than garbage. It is the maggot juice at the bottom of the dumpster. Whoever made this movie deserves to be institutionalised because they are a sick, sick, depraved individual who fetishises cults. DO NOT WATCH FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE.… Expand

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ApolscSep 13, 2020

Ari Aster films beautiful movies, there´s no doubt about that and it´s a breath of fresh air for a genre that usually doesn't care. The script starts in a promising way but deflates as the movie advances. You end up with this cliche horrorAri Aster films beautiful movies, there´s no doubt about that and it´s a breath of fresh air for a genre that usually doesn't care. The script starts in a promising way but deflates as the movie advances. You end up with this cliche horror movie moments where the characters do exactly the opposite anyone in their situation would do.… Expand

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RaefNov 2, 2019

چله تابستان یا نیمه تابستان یا همان میدسامر، اثر کارگردان جوان و خوش آتیه آری استر، یکی از بهترین تجربه‌های ژانر وحشت برای من بود.
از همان لحظات ابتدایی فیلم و رویارویی با اولین حادثه و بازی باورپذیر نقش اصلی فیلم، "فلورنس پاف"، احساسات وچله تابستان یا نیمه تابستان یا همان میدسامر، اثر کارگردان جوان و خوش آتیه آری استر، یکی از بهترین تجربه‌های ژانر وحشت برای من بود.
از همان لحظات ابتدایی فیلم و رویارویی با اولین حادثه و بازی باورپذیر نقش اصلی فیلم، "فلورنس پاف"، احساسات و دلهره‌ای عجیب در من به وجود آورد. مسیری که شخصیت اصلی در آن قرار می‌گیرد، از همان ابتدا به شدت رمزآلود و مرموز است و این امر اگرچه کلیشه‌ به نظر می‌آید اما به خوبی در این فیلم به کار گرفته شده.
آری استر بار دیگر در فیلم خود قواعد و قوانین ژانر وحشت را به چالش می‌کشد. در این فیلم از به قول معروف "جامپ اسکیر" های معمول در این ژانر خبری نیست و یا به ندرت دیده می‌شود، در عوض، کارگردان سبک و امضا خود را در ترس و دلهره تماشاگر دارد و گاهی اتفاقات به حدی عجیب و دلهره‌آور است که تا مدتی در ذهن می‌مانند.
شاید خیلی از تصمیمات شخصیت‌ها پیرامون اتفاقات، مضحک و احمقانه به نظر آید (هرچند این موضوع نیز در این ژانر معمول است) اما ماندن و پذیرش شرایط توسط شخصیت‌ها، آن‌قدرها هم آزاردهنده نیست و این امر به این دلیل است که تماشاگر نیز به اندازه شخصیت‌های فیلم علاقه دارد به پاسخ برسد.
موسیقی و صداسازی، طراحی صحنه، قاب‌ها و تصاویر بی‌نظیر، از نقاط قوت این فیلم به شمار می‌آید.
در کل بعد از "جادوگر" اثر "رابرت بگرز" و "موروثی" اثر همین کارگردان، این سومین فیلم ترسناکی بود که طی این چند سال از دیدنش لذت بردم.
دیدن این فیلم را به همه‌ی علاقه‌مندان به این ژانر توصیه می‌کنم.… Expand

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MurphyBrandonAug 18, 2020

Midsommar is nonsense. A cult of screaming lunatics "haunt" the druggie vacationers. Wow, so original, right? You think the government can't track them there when their families report them missing? There is no suspense - zero! The victimsMidsommar is nonsense. A cult of screaming lunatics "haunt" the druggie vacationers. Wow, so original, right? You think the government can't track them there when their families report them missing? There is no suspense - zero! The victims willingly let the killing happen, and it moves so slowly that even the most naive audience could predict what happens next.… Expand

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campbellsouptmAug 13, 2020

This movie is horrible. It is POINTLESS. Why was this made?? I understand that Heriditary was about grief and loss and guilt and depression etc. but this movie has NO POINT. The first hour is unbearably boring. The cliff deaths areThis movie is horrible. It is POINTLESS. Why was this made?? I understand that Heriditary was about grief and loss and guilt and depression etc. but this movie has NO POINT. The first hour is unbearably boring. The cliff deaths are interesting but then it goes downhill again. I had no idea what the plot was supposed to be or if there even was one. The part with the naked women was just weird. It felt unnecessary, but then again, the whole movie was unnecessary. The ending left me more unsatisfied and frustrated (at myself for wasting 2 and a half hours of my life) than an ending has ever made me.
Don’t watch this, you won’t gain anything from it. Trust me.… Expand

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Lite_em_upAug 4, 2019

Movie dragged on & on, none of the characters are likable, it's weird & gory for the the sake of being weird & gory. Very predictable, very overrated & poorly written, the only good thing is it's cinematography but that's not enough to makeMovie dragged on & on, none of the characters are likable, it's weird & gory for the the sake of being weird & gory. Very predictable, very overrated & poorly written, the only good thing is it's cinematography but that's not enough to make a good movie. I'm dumbfounded by the 10 scores, this movie is so far from perfect it's laughable and you do laugh, not with the movie but at the movie. It also explains why I had to go to the other side of town to watch it as only one theater was showing it in my state (less than a fortnight in from release date) - that says it all really, no one's watching this garbage.… Expand

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goggomobileJul 17, 2019

Ari Aster is a talented cinematographer but should leave the script writing to someone else. This isn't an original story, it's been done before & better in The Wickerman 1973. This version has drugs added with cheap shock value gore & sex.Ari Aster is a talented cinematographer but should leave the script writing to someone else. This isn't an original story, it's been done before & better in The Wickerman 1973. This version has drugs added with cheap shock value gore & sex. Grim, grisly and downright sickening. If you enjoy that kind of thing then be my guest, but this isn't for me.… Expand

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plsbehonestpplJul 18, 2019

God awful movie, 2 1/2 hours I won't get back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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bricklayerAug 5, 2020

Uninspired nonsense with a few decent landscape shots...

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

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

In short, the whole movie could've been summed up to about 45 minutes of meaningless garbage but is stretched to nearly two and a half hours.… Expand

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pouya87Jul 17, 2020

I don't like it.This is not a movie.not art,not cinema.
Just a very bad mentality.
my vote: 0/10

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desihostJul 12, 2020

Disturbing, yet excellent storytelling.

That's what exactly makes Ari Aster standout from rest of the Hollywood horror bunch.

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leighbutler1980Jul 6, 2020

Not sure I was supposed to laugh as much as I did through the film! And the film while disturbing is not a horror. But I thoroughly enjoyed the ride and for a film that is 2 1/2 hours I didn’t want it to end. Great story, good characters andNot sure I was supposed to laugh as much as I did through the film! And the film while disturbing is not a horror. But I thoroughly enjoyed the ride and for a film that is 2 1/2 hours I didn’t want it to end. Great story, good characters and acting. Fantastic cinematography.… Expand

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Moulas04Jul 6, 2020

Waste of time. If I could choose one word to describe it, it would be stupid.

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mcblancaflorJun 24, 2020

I am not an avid horror film viewer (I am really scared of jump scares lol) but I gave this a chance because my friends wanted to watch a horror film and they have watched Hereditary (which I haven’t yet hehe) so they wanted to watch theI am not an avid horror film viewer (I am really scared of jump scares lol) but I gave this a chance because my friends wanted to watch a horror film and they have watched Hereditary (which I haven’t yet hehe) so they wanted to watch the follow up of Ari Aster’s work.

This film is a vibrant tapestry carefully woven with disturbing imageries. Plot is predictable, yes, but the film is made for us to experience the slow burn genre. It’s amazing how Aster weaved the beauty of the set designs with the costume colors and the horror of the cult’s traditional practices. As the film progresses, Harga slowly becomes a disturbing place which is contrary on how it was initially presented. As our feelings towards Harga changes, the characters ‘ relationships are faltering as well. I think this is where Aster’s brilliance in the script sets in. He puts us in a very disturbing but beautiful ride. Dani’s smile at the end shows how someone finally found a family even though how twisted it is.… Expand

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stewart_traynorJun 23, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really isn't enjoyable. Characters are forgettable, and cultist group sex made it a waste of energy and time.… Expand

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atouchofspiceAug 31, 2019

This movie only lasted 2 weeks in theatre's here, what more do you need to know - No one is paying to watch this tripe!

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PumaroJun 20, 2020

Is like a good theatre but with beautiful photography. Even when you know what will be the end, you still want to see the how.

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TrombsJun 17, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is somewhat predictable after some point. The movie is worth watching, and maybe you are one of the people who thinks it´s one of the best movies ever. I am not and wasn´t very affected by it. It reminded me too much of The Wicker Man.… Expand

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CriticoP3Jun 16, 2020

Una película más dirigida dentro del género del drama que de terror. El director entrega un giro fresco y argumental a lo que estamos acostumbrados a ver dentro del género. Con personajes que exploran las relaciones abusivas y el miedo aUna película más dirigida dentro del género del drama que de terror. El director entrega un giro fresco y argumental a lo que estamos acostumbrados a ver dentro del género. Con personajes que exploran las relaciones abusivas y el miedo a estar solo. Un gran concepto que merece ser visto desde distintos puntos de vistas para terminar de comprender el desenlace. PUNTAJE: 80/100 -CríticoP3… Expand

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DouglasspompeuJun 10, 2020

This film makes us feel haunted by it for some time, it fulfills exactly like an horror genre movie. The second half of it is simply innovative and bold. Clearly Ari Aster brought a new air to the cinema with this picture that features aThis film makes us feel haunted by it for some time, it fulfills exactly like an horror genre movie. The second half of it is simply innovative and bold. Clearly Ari Aster brought a new air to the cinema with this picture that features a brilliant performance by Florence Pugh.… Expand

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EngRyka91Jun 7, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only if they worked the grief process and wth happened on the first minutes... Instead of rip off Midsommer+ The Wicker Man. The movie would benefit from 30-40 minutes off easily.… Expand

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Real_g22Jun 4, 2020

Excelentes efectos especiales. La historia muy lenta y aburrida aunque en ocasiones muy interesante.
En general un filme muy buen editado con actuaciones aceptables.

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JordanLaytonApr 28, 2020

I can say one thing for sure. If you like movies that challenge you and send you home with something to think about it and talk about with friends, definitely go see this. If you like film in general, go see it because the conversation aroundI can say one thing for sure. If you like movies that challenge you and send you home with something to think about it and talk about with friends, definitely go see this. If you like film in general, go see it because the conversation around this movie is an interesting one. Its rare that a movie comes out that can spawn as much curiosity as I've already seen this one do. This movie makes Hereditary look easy regarding how much it asks the audience to go through, in terms of pacing and imagery.… Expand

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zNeverSleepingApr 22, 2020

Ari Aster é um gênio!

Nunca achei que veria um filme mais impactante que Hereditário ou tão intento quanto Martyrs (2008), e eis minha supresa: O melhor dos dois mundos! A obra impacta já nos primeiros instantes. Dani nos é apresentada eAri Aster é um gênio!

Nunca achei que veria um filme mais impactante que Hereditário ou tão intento quanto Martyrs (2008), e eis minha supresa: O melhor dos dois mundos!

A obra impacta já nos primeiros instantes. Dani nos é apresentada e aos poucos vamos entendendo mais o que será desenvolvido ao redor do filme. Após a descoberta da morte de toda sua família, sua reação já eleva o patamar e muda a atmosfera do filme, que é deixada de lado em suma intensidade no momento do descobrimento da cultura, mas volta em peso tempo depois. O seu relacionamento conturbado com seu namorado e sua ansiedade patológica só tendem a ficar piores a partir dai. O trabalho que o diretor fez para que houvesse uma ligação afetiva entre Dani e o publico é fora do normal. Seu sentimento parece real, sua interpretação é atenciosa e entregue ao papel, os efeitos audiovisuais utilizados para com que "entremos" na cabeça dela quando a mesma está ansiosa, confusa, com medo ou alegre funcionam de uma maneira orgânica e surpreendente - fora os detalhes Binaurais, que aumentam a imersão consideravelmente. Seus sentimentos são profundos e suas reações são completamente justificáveis. Os outros personagens também são bem desenvolvidos e acrescentam bastante a trama.

O choque cultural aqui funciona de uma maneira interessante. Tudo é lindo e atraente, calmo e solene, até que o preço vem a tona. Costumes antigos, incompreensíveis numa sociedade contemporânea, apresentam-se e causam um estranhamento que retorna a atmosfera já trabalhada desde o principio - de maneira mais sutil - e causa um estranhamento que perpetua até o final da obra.

Nada disso seria tão impactante sem um trabalho técnico maestral. A fotografia é precisa, bela e cruel. Os planos são longos e orgânicos - como as transições, em determinados momentos. A cenografia é criativa e não tem medo de brincar, deixando toda timidez de lado. O diretor de fotografia experimenta bastante, e esse efeito de estranhamento decorrente de ângulos não muito utilizados ajudam na atmosfera ímpar do filme. A paleta de cores intensifica a crueldade de maneira inteligente, incorporando um choque, visto que as cores predominantes eram verde, amarelo e azul. A OST não se mostra presente na maior parte do filme, mas quando vêm... elevam o suspense a níveis astronômicos.

E é claro que não posso deixar de citar o Grand finale. Um clímax nunca presenciado pela minha pessoa. Toda a tensão do filme esbanjada num absurdismo degenerado. Raiva, medo, angustia, incômodo. Tudo junto, em suas respectivas etapas. Nunca senti nada como isso, e estou curioso para saber se sentirei de novo algum dia!… Expand

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KingKApr 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So pretentious it hurts! Big disappointment since Heiditary is a solid work.… Expand

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livafonsoApr 15, 2020

As said by lead actress Florence Pugh this film is a beautiful nightmare. Ari Aster in my opinion took a step up from Hereditary. The film has so many important themes, and everything about it is amazing. The cinematography and set design isAs said by lead actress Florence Pugh this film is a beautiful nightmare. Ari Aster in my opinion took a step up from Hereditary. The film has so many important themes, and everything about it is amazing. The cinematography and set design is amazingly beautiful. The score is also amazing and really adds to the film. The character Dani goes through a lot in this film and she wouldn't have been able to have been such a strong character without the amazing performance of Florence Pugh. The film also was surprisingly funny thanks mainly to Will Poulter's character. This is defiantly one of the best horror films of the year. Also watch the directors cut because it is even better than the original film. It adds so many plot points that could have made the story even greater.… Expand

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movingpicturesApr 14, 2020

Very strong beginning. Too long. As the film continued, characters made stupid and unbelievable decisions to serve the plot. I am disappointed after the very strong/near perfect Hereditary. If you have never heard of Hereditary, skip thisVery strong beginning. Too long. As the film continued, characters made stupid and unbelievable decisions to serve the plot. I am disappointed after the very strong/near perfect Hereditary. If you have never heard of Hereditary, skip this movie. The violence is horrific. Ending was predictable and unsatisfying.… Expand

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Da_superfan3423Apr 13, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Midsommar is a glimpse into the sadistic world of what happens when you take dark folklore and mix it with hallucinogenic drugs. There is a lot to like here from a cinematography standpoint but with a lack of character substance to make you truly connect and or feel any emotion toward the Hårga nor the group of Americans. Least of all Dani, who is abysmal is every respect as a character with no redeeming qualities to be spoken of. Her companions all had their flaws, Christian especially but to let him be sacrificed in place of a random cannibal cult member is absurd and outside of rational thought. The ending I am assuming is saying that she has let go of all of her problems in a symbolic moment of purity by flame but also incites that she is now one with the Hårga. I can't wrap my head around how this movie got such rave reviews. To sum it all up:
Pros: Cinematography and Music that help you feel as though you are there and also have taken the hallucinogens that the cast has due to the bizarre breathing effect that seems to become more and more omnipresent as the film reaches its bombastic conclusion.
Cons: Lack of character depth and non-sensible story line that will leave most who watch it with more sighs than anything else. 5/10… Expand

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JustJefffApr 11, 2020

Almost too much. Give the girl a break. I'll never see the swedish the same way again. Or this movie again.

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mindfrothApr 10, 2020

This movie is a misunderstood masterpiece and will one day be deemed a classic. Some people are probably horrified by this movie. It's more existential horror than slasher horror and I imagine many don't realize why they're so upset. It isThis movie is a misunderstood masterpiece and will one day be deemed a classic. Some people are probably horrified by this movie. It's more existential horror than slasher horror and I imagine many don't realize why they're so upset. It is thematically and symbolically dense and has the kind of aesthetic detail and nuance that, like the Shining, will never lose its contemplative appeal. All these negative reviews will one day, in retrospect, seem like those of Gene Siskel in his consistent historical lack of appreciation for what turned out to be classics of cinema.… Expand

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BryanAndrewApr 9, 2020

A beautifully disturbing film that hypnotizingly edges the viewer into a colorful yet horrifying nightmare, prevalent with themes of overcoming grief, dealing with toxic relationships, and ultimately, finding a sense of belonging in anA beautifully disturbing film that hypnotizingly edges the viewer into a colorful yet horrifying nightmare, prevalent with themes of overcoming grief, dealing with toxic relationships, and ultimately, finding a sense of belonging in an apathetic world. The film portrays possibly one of the best horror film performances to date by Florence Pugh (the main female protagonist) who pours her heart and soul out so completely and yet in a way that feels utterly real and human. 'Midsommar' also boasts its best work with enchanting cinematography and a psychedelic soundscape, and slowly unveils unnerving revelations that would make one squirm and yet fail to avert their gaze from the entrancing, almost hypnotic feel of the picture. Ultimately though, the film falls short to a slow-moving and fairly simplistic narrative, that spans over a largely excessive run time. I would recommend this film to those who are fans of the artistic and moody side of the psychological horror genre, who can also forgive the elongated runtime and the dismal, contemplative pace. 'Midsommar' scores a 7/10.… Expand

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BrunoVn00Apr 5, 2020

This creepy cult story has been done before but what makes this movie work isn't the story. If this was directed by some other director, it would've been bad. The cinematography is stunning. It's perfectly directed. The acting is fantastic.This creepy cult story has been done before but what makes this movie work isn't the story. If this was directed by some other director, it would've been bad. The cinematography is stunning. It's perfectly directed. The acting is fantastic. It says so much in a smart way. Really this movie is just great. This is horror done right and it doesn't even take place at night. So many sequences that are genuinely frightening.… Expand

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carson733Apr 5, 2020

Two and a half hours of my life I will never be getting back. Calling this a bad film would be an understatement...actually, calling it the worst film of all time would STILL be an understatement. The character development is non-existent andTwo and a half hours of my life I will never be getting back. Calling this a bad film would be an understatement...actually, calling it the worst film of all time would STILL be an understatement. The character development is non-existent and the entire movie is dragged out from what could realistically be a 30-45 minute short film. There was no big plot twist ending and there were no surprises. You’d know just as much from watching the trailer as someone who watched the entire movie. There is an extremely long sex orgy scene that has no relevance to the actual plot of the film. Ari Aster is a horny middle-aged geek who should be serving burgers or living in a tent rather than making movies. This is the only review I have ever written and i felt it was absolutely necessary in hopes that I am able to warn others before it is too late. This film was nothing but a disappointment and I am certain that i’ve lost a multitude of brain cells and possibly gained a chromosome from watching it. Stay away!… Expand

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imconorirlApr 3, 2020

Midsommar is the definition of a slow burn. I was tentatively pulled along for the ride from start to finish and whenever I felt like I was about to write it off and get off the train, something bat-sh*t crazy would reel me back in. TheMidsommar is the definition of a slow burn. I was tentatively pulled along for the ride from start to finish and whenever I felt like I was about to write it off and get off the train, something bat-sh*t crazy would reel me back in. The characters are the weakest part of the movie by far, although this is not for a lack of decent acting, but instead lacklustre writing in my opinion. The highlight of the film for me was the fantastic visuals and the brilliant soundtrack, rising and falling along with the beats of the story. What story it does tell is done very well through a lack of dialogue for the most part, especially in the last 30 minutes where everything coalesces and the pieces fall into place finally. A great film that will definitely not be for everybody, but if you're looking for something outside of your comfort zone, this may be for you as the atmosphere, cinematography and music are all stellar and accompanied by a story that gives you 'erm, what?' moments every 15 minutes.… Expand

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TheRaggedFlygonFeb 24, 2020

Midsommar was a film I went into excited for, wanting to see what twisted creation the mind of Ari Aster was able to put on screen and went into the film expecting to see a film in a style similar to his above-average directorial debut,Midsommar was a film I went into excited for, wanting to see what twisted creation the mind of Ari Aster was able to put on screen and went into the film expecting to see a film in a style similar to his above-average directorial debut, Hereditary. This film, marketed as a horror film, turned out to be less horror and more of a drama about relationships and the difference of humanity. Parts of this film feel more like a black comedy and you never really feel all that scared. The acting is fine, but the dialogue is forgettable and some set pieces that are clearly trying to elicit emotions of terror and fear are instead met by feelings of comedy. The setup of this film is excruciating long and unnecessarily complex, with many of the more interesting plot points of the introduction being sidelined or not at all mentioned in the future. The pacing is also ridiculously slow resulting in me forgetting that it's a horror movie. In order to make up for the lack of truly horrific elements, this film instead chooses to go overboard on the gore, which honestly (while disgusting) has little effect. Gore does not equate to scary. The plot is extremely predictable and the character's are just as forgettable as this film's dialogue. Certain elements feel completely unneeded while others are drawn out too long. Hereditary was a great example of horror as it preyed on your expectations and subverted them. This film plays it safe and the plot could likely be predicted by anyone who knows anything about a stereotypical "cult horror" film.

While it is easy to be harsh on this movie, there are certain elements that work nicely for it. Pugh's performance is the strongest out of all the characters, the soundtrack succeeds in creating the eerie mood this film aims to create, and the cinematography is absolutely brilliant. While these elements are most certainly impressive, they get weighed down by the criticisms above.

Overall, Midsommar is nothing short of a disappointment, choosing to focus on boring plot points and forgettable characters while brushing the more interesting parts of the setup to the side. This film fails as a horror movie by being, in all areas save for gore, quite dull, and is quite a forgettable experience. It also fails as a drama or a comedy by doing neither one effectively. In total, what you get is a mediocre film that tries to convey a theme, but does so with varying levels of success.… Expand

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rodrigosoaresamApr 1, 2020

The movie shows news perspectives about how understand a new culture. Also introduces a great photography. The plot get the audience confuse, because you don't know if the Dani's boyfriend is cheating her. I mean, he deservers what happen toThe movie shows news perspectives about how understand a new culture. Also introduces a great photography. The plot get the audience confuse, because you don't know if the Dani's boyfriend is cheating her. I mean, he deservers what happen to him in the final? The plot could be more interesting, btw I recommend people watch this movie. The score for me is 7.3… Expand

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michicassisMar 31, 2020

I kind of liked the cinematography. But that’s about it. Everything else was a waste of my time. Didn’t make sense, didn’t like the characters and the actors performance. Didn’t like the story -was there a story?-. Didn’t liked it, at all.

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loremMar 30, 2020

A strange and unsettling movie, with an unusual setting for horror genre, which manages to terrify you through human behavior.

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bfoore90Mar 30, 2020

While it's not necessarily scary, I would be lying to you if i didn't say this was an incredibly weird and unsettling film. Overall, It is a enjoyable experience and deserves to be seen

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RedphoneMar 24, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I watched this after hearing people online talk about how it was the best horror of the year. I was disappointed. The visuals are stunning, the cinematography was beautiful, and the acting was great but the actual story was meh. The characters weren’t well developed outside of the lead and it relied too much on the concept of ‘foreign cultures are different and therefore scary’ instead of being scary. ...Also, I cannot imagine the cult will last long by bringing people from other countries with passports where government will notice when they don’t return (they ask how long you will be staying for a reason) and loved ones who will probably know roughly where they were going.… Expand

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mahdimeshkateeMar 23, 2020

the second feature film of ari aster was a downer for me. sure it has some good actings and cinematic values and brings something to the table for the horror genre, it lacks the climax that aster was able to pull off by the end of hereditary

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BroyaxMar 17, 2020

Nom d'un chien, quelle chierie de chienlit, ce truc ! il faut dire qu'avec ses -presque- deux plombes et demi, ce pseudo-thriller avance à un train de sénateur sur son déambulateur... moitié bizarre, moitié énigmatique, 100% chiatique, leNom d'un chien, quelle chierie de chienlit, ce truc ! il faut dire qu'avec ses -presque- deux plombes et demi, ce pseudo-thriller avance à un train de sénateur sur son déambulateur... moitié bizarre, moitié énigmatique, 100% chiatique, le film veut donc se donner quelques grands airs de "sans queue-ni tête" qui ne seront appréciés que par ici quelques bobos et par là quelques intellos étudiants abrutis de cannabis (pléonasme).

Bref, au bout d'une heure pleine, c'est déjà un pur supplice d'ennui de tous les instants, une roue de l'hébétude qui nous roule sur les burnes sans aucun ménagement. On ne va pas épiloguer outre-mesure sur cet étron de misérable film de merde, ce serait du temps perdu, même en avance rapide... on tire donc la chiasse euh la chasse, ça suffira amplement.… Expand

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SrGusJan 6, 2020

I confess that I became a big fan of the director when I watched Hereditary and was very anxious to know what his next job would be. I put a lot of expectation on your new movie and I can say that it did not disappoint me. Ari Aster handed meI confess that I became a big fan of the director when I watched Hereditary and was very anxious to know what his next job would be. I put a lot of expectation on your new movie and I can say that it did not disappoint me. Ari Aster handed me a movie that deals, between the lines, the relationship is worn out. I like the beginning of the movie, because it uses time well to establish the relationship of the characters, both the main and the supporting. The movie is also in no hurry to start acting like a thriller and horror. The scenes that claim to be shocking take time to happen, but when they happen it is chilling. While in Hereditary the dark environment prevails, here in Midsommar we have daylight remaining for much of the film. For thinking that in horror movies bad things happen only at night, in this movie, it doesn't matter if it's clear. Things happen the same way and have the same impact if it were overnight. I loved the final scene and found it a bit like the Hereditary ending. The triangular geometric form appears again here and the symbology it may have is quite understandable. An ending that may not be seen as a happy ending, but in the eyes of the protagonist, is a perfect ending.… Expand

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KretiredguyMar 8, 2020

Watched this,and as others have noted, it was too long and pretty much a waste of time. Think Wicker Man without the Cage overacting and you will have the general idea, though admitted this one has better cinematography than that film. ButWatched this,and as others have noted, it was too long and pretty much a waste of time. Think Wicker Man without the Cage overacting and you will have the general idea, though admitted this one has better cinematography than that film. But the characters are two-dimensional, and there seems to be no consistent plot. Critics love it because they are looking beyond the walls of entertaining folks, I suppose, but as others have mentioned, when you finish this, you will want those two and a half hours back. I'll go two based solely on the beautiful camera work through most of this, but I prefer story and characters over pretty pictures.… Expand

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d0vla11Mar 2, 2020

Pretty interesting movie with great acting, but the director's way of filming i just can't accept it.
It really is original, but as Hereditary, this one again leaves me underwhelmed after the ending. Also that happy vibe you get from a badPretty interesting movie with great acting, but the director's way of filming i just can't accept it.
It really is original, but as Hereditary, this one again leaves me underwhelmed after the ending. Also that happy vibe you get from a bad ending i just can't see it happen at all.… Expand

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