Midsommar

Name: Midsommar
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Released: July 3, 2019
Duration: 147 min
Rating: 72
Cast: Anders Back, Anna Åström, Archie Madekwe, Björn Andrésen, Dag Andersson

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A24 | Release Date: July 3, 2019 | R

Starring: Anders Back, Anna Åström, Archie Madekwe, Björn Andrésen, Dag Andersson, Ellora Torchia, Florence Pugh, Gunnel Fred, Henrik Norlén, Isabelle Grill, Jack Reynor, Julia Ragnarsson, Liv Mjönes, Louise Peterhoff, Vilhelm Blomgren, Will Poulter, William Jackson Harper

Summary: Dani (Florence Pugh) and Christian (Jack Reynor) are a young American couple with a relationship on the brink of falling apart. But after a family tragedy keeps them together, a grieving Dani invites herself to join Christian and his friends on a trip to a once-in-a-lifetime midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village. What begins as aDani (Florence Pugh) and Christian (Jack Reynor) are a young American couple with a relationship on the brink of falling apart. But after a family tragedy keeps them together, a grieving Dani invites herself to join Christian and his friends on a trip to a once-in-a-lifetime midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village. What begins as a carefree summer holiday in a land of eternal sunlight takes a sinister turn when the insular villagers invite their guests to partake in festivities that render the pastoral paradise increasingly unnerving and viscerally disturbing. [A24]… Expand

Director: Ari Aster

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 147 min

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The Telegraph Tim Robey

Jul 11, 2019

If there was one thing last year’s occult shocker "Hereditary" taught us about its deviously gifted writer-director, Ari Aster, it’s not to trust him in the slightest. Think Midsommar, his much-hyped follow-up, looks like Aster’s answer to The Wicker Man? Well, it is, kind of – but that’s not to say you’ll come anywhere near predicting its singular, warped response. Read full review

The Film Stage Conor O'Donnell

Jun 26, 2019

Midsommar basks you in sunlight and dread to present something far more fun to unpack than its predecessor. Read full review

David Sims

Jul 2, 2019

Whether Midsommar works for you depends on whether Dani’s arc lands with the emotional heft Aster desires; certainly do not go into the film expecting any high-octane kills or gorily creative set pieces. Read full review

Lindsey Bahr

Jun 27, 2019

Midsommar is a waking nightmare and I mean that in the best possible way. Read full review

John Anderson

Jun 27, 2019

Many things are possible in Midsommar, but the surest is that there’s nothing else like it at the movies. Read full review

John Semley

Jul 2, 2019

Aster’s considerable discipline in matters of plot, acting, and exactingly manicured mise-en-scène resulted in a film that, for all its shocks and bravura performances, felt a little too controlled, as if its borderline braggadocious style was compensating for a lack of genuine terror. Read full review

Richard Brody

Aug 22, 2019

It’s built on such a void of insight and experience, such a void of character and relationships, that even the first level of the house of narrative cards can’t stand. Read full review

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loadingrande

Jul 4, 2019

saw it 2 times and i can now say - perfectly written, perfectly acted, perfectly directed, perfect cinematography. it's an instant classic, my favorite movie of the year, probably my favorite since Call Me By Your Name - and i've though a lot about this and i've decided that thos one is mysaw it 2 times and i can now say - perfectly written, perfectly acted, perfectly directed, perfect cinematography. it's an instant classic, my favorite movie of the year, probably my favorite since Call Me By Your Name - and i've though a lot about this and i've decided that thos one is my new favorite horror film. has aot of details so i recommend watching it more than once. but it's really perfect… Expand

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DonKnottsGhost

Oct 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 mood and ready to absorb some serious anguish. OverallSaw 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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Tgrills89

Dec 28, 2021

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

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BladeLover2049

Feb 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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bshu89

Aug 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 I was very uncomfortable, really enjoyed Hereditary,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 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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Kretiredguy

Mar 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. But the characters are two-dimensional, and there seemsWatched 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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KingK

Apr 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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