EARLY ACCESS: Midsommar FULL REACTION
Added 2023-10-13 16:43:58 +0000 UTCPOLL WINNER: Midsommar follows the story of Dani (Florence Pugh), a grieving young woman who joins her boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor) and his friends on a trip to a remote Swedish village to partake in a mysterious midsummer festival. What begins as an innocuous exploration of a unique cultural tradition soon spirals into a chilling descent into madness.
Florence Pugh's performance is exceptional. Her portrayal of Dani's emotional journey is raw and captivating. As the unraveling festivities expose the sinister underbelly of the community, Pugh's transformation from grief-stricken to an eerie sense of belonging is a testament to her acting prowess. The supporting cast did well, bringing their characters to life with palpable authenticity. The eerie rituals and customs of the cult provide a nightmarish backdrop, leaving some in a state of perpetual unease.
Nonetheless, Midsommar is not universally appealing. The film grapples with a deliberate and at times sluggish pace that may leave some viewers yearning for a quicker narrative. The extended runtime raises questions about its necessity, making it feel somewhat overextended. Additionally, certain characters appear to exhibit lapses in logical thinking at various points in the story, which, while potentially intentional for the horror genre, might leave some scratching their heads. For some, the film's resolution might feel lacking or underwhelming, leading to questions about whether the narrative ultimately delivers a satisfying payoff.
If you appreciate horror films that linger in your memory (good or badd) and challenge the conventional boundaries of the genre, it's worth giving Midsommar a single viewing.
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Watched on: Paramount+
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Comments
Wow! This was a first time watch for me. Up until Dani won may queen, I was like this isn’t so bad. A little weird and unsettling. But man the last 45 minutes or so was very disturbing . I’m glad I didn’t have to watch a bear burn alive. Christian might have been a little weasel, but I wouldn’t wish his fate on anyone, except the worst of the worst. I don’t think I’ll be taking any trips to anyones once in a blue ceremony in a small village.
Ebony
2023-10-18 22:20:00 +0000 UTCYess! Lol I was confused when I first got of sync and then realized your runtime was shorter. I personally liked the cinematography and long shots lol.
Bri
2023-10-17 16:58:02 +0000 UTCYou guys should do all A24 horror movies! Would love if you guys watched Talk To Me and Hereditary!
Lani Meneses
2023-10-17 02:27:18 +0000 UTCOh dang.... There's another 22 mins?! 👀👀👀
Badd Medicine
2023-10-16 13:20:32 +0000 UTCI ended up watching the director's cut and just pausing your video when we got out of sync. Lol I know The Answer thought the movie was long enough but the director's version had an extra 22 minutes and a couple entire scenes that were cut, one I was shocked by because it delves into another ritual that Florence stops, and another argument between the main couple. I do feel like what was cut helps give more context to certain scenes so if ever ya'll feel like revisiting, on your own time I presume, it might be worth checking out.
Bri
2023-10-16 09:06:20 +0000 UTCBest part of the movie was when Dani picked Christian as the sacrifice, that wet lump of nothingness of a boyfriend was the reason Dani was trying to control her grief, in order to keep him in the relationship. You can see how she was set free at the end when he went up in flames by the huge smile on her face. I will say, like a lot of people have already mentioned, Hereditary is probably the more popular movie of these two; it has a much more solid story you can follow along with, which I think is what throws people off so much about Midsommar and the confusion it brings.
Alex Boatman
2023-10-16 07:09:05 +0000 UTCI think that's mostly true. I kinda like both movies but I definitely prefer Midsommar. It just feels like every scene means 2-3 different things at the same time and the fact that it's a horror movie that happens 99% under super bright daylight yet it's still creepy and scary is pretty impressive. Also, I remember that when I watched Hereditary I left the theater kind of annoyed about how similar it is to a certain classic horror movie that I won't mention to avoid spoilers. After Midsommar, I understood that that is Ari's thing. He takes classic stories and gives it his own spin (Midsommar being his spin on Children of the Corn). So after that, I started looking at Hereditary with different eyes and I started enjoying it more.
Danilo Carvalho
2023-10-15 01:15:48 +0000 UTCSo, this also happened with Gravity. In my country, Midsommar is not available on Paramount+, it's on Amazon Prime instead. And the Amazon Prime version seems to be very slightly sped up in comparison with the one you're watching or something. Every 10s or so your video starts lagging behind mine. I tried adjusting the playback speed on youtube to 1.05x but then your video gets slightly faster the mine and I can't get them to stay synched. I'm assuming it's a Paramount+ vs Amazon Prime thing because no one else seems to complain about this, so it can't be an issue on your end. I don't think there's anything you can do about, but it's just a bit frustrating. I don't think I'll be able to watch along with this one and it's one of my favorites :(((
Danilo Carvalho
2023-10-14 22:44:03 +0000 UTCBoth those films will happen at some point 🤙
Badd Medicine
2023-10-14 22:07:21 +0000 UTC🤜🤛
Badd Medicine
2023-10-14 22:06:53 +0000 UTCThe Lighthouse is awesome.
Maria
2023-10-14 21:39:48 +0000 UTCI haven't watched your reaction yet but back when this released, I remember people that didn't like this that much love Hereditary and people (me lol) that likes this more, doesn't like Hereditary as much. still both are really good and interesting. i'm glad you checked it out! it's one of my favorite recent films and surprisingly i've found it re-watchable.
Maria
2023-10-14 21:37:30 +0000 UTCGreat reactions as always 😎😎😎😎 Guys when Kaithi and Vikram?
Lock_Down
2023-10-14 12:39:00 +0000 UTCYes The witch is one of my favourites would love to see their reaction hopefully they will put it on the list.
Linda wightman
2023-10-14 09:32:28 +0000 UTCI think you’d all like Hereditary more, from what was discussed. This movie definitely was more disturbing than horror. Whereas hereditary was a good mix of both. But I’ll also throw in Talk to me.
Ana DeSelby
2023-10-14 06:27:05 +0000 UTCIt's been like a year or so since I saw this movie for the first time but yeah I think my reaction as pretty similar to ya'lls. I'm a little familiar with a few different pagan rituals and customs so some of this stuff didn't take me by surprise like the cliff suicide, but overall the movie is absolutely a very bizarre one. Not in a bad way, just bizarre. I know Oak is a little more sensitive about it all but I have absolutely no problem insulting someone's culture and customs fo they're bad. Not all cultures and ideologies are made the same, and I don't think that the fact that you grew up on them and are used to them makes it any better. My ancestors carved people's hearts out while they were still beating and tossed their heads down the stairs of pyramids, and I'm perfectly fine saying that they were savage animals.
Marco Gutierrez
2023-10-14 03:07:05 +0000 UTCSurprised Oak hadn't seen any memes from this movie lol
Shazon D Lothan
2023-10-14 03:02:53 +0000 UTCI like this movie quite a bit but it's definitely not going to be everyone's cup of tea. It's just too bizarre. Certainly was fun watching you guys see it though. LOL
Stephanie Bedworth
2023-10-14 01:52:32 +0000 UTCI personally prefer Hereditary to this one but it is still a solid movie imo. It’s a great story about grief and shows how Dani thinks she found a family that accepts her, at least on the surface. Because if you look deeper into it, you get to realize that this community preyed upon a fragile Dani and it kind of become a cautionary tale about brainwashing and cults, among other things. As someone else said, it has some strong eugenics influence. The jumping off cliff apparently happened in history (Ättestupa), where old people jump to their death. Also Pelle: “Dani, I get you, my parents died in a fire” 🙃🙃
L AH
2023-10-13 21:44:20 +0000 UTCBasically this film shows a community with fascist touches (there is a book that they analyze in a scene with a swastika but I think it is in the long version, also de yellow banner in the road has a anti immigration slogan on it ),that needs from time to time to attract people from outside to procreate (for reasons of genetic variety) and to sacrifice in rituals. they probably want Dany for breeding.
Carolina M
2023-10-13 21:36:57 +0000 UTCI really like Midsommar, it is so unsettling. I couldn't stop thinking about it after my first watch, and it made me a huge fan of Ari Aster and Florence Pugh. I even dressed up as the May Queen for Halloween (you can kind of see my crown in my profile pic lol) and I own the director's cut. That version is almost 3 hours long!
Yessica C
2023-10-13 21:33:24 +0000 UTCrandom request but would love to see how you would react to something like "welcome to the space show" ,"Howls moving castle/ Castle in the sky" or "Steamboy". Great time of year for these visual rides! One piece here i come
Cojuancidence
2023-10-13 20:44:40 +0000 UTCThat's fair to say for this film. It doesn't hold too much value in re-watchability.
Badd Medicine
2023-10-13 20:39:03 +0000 UTChahaa that is coming sooner than later I think.
Badd Medicine
2023-10-13 20:38:05 +0000 UTCim guessing people have sugguested hereditary lol but it actually be worried for oak in that reaction XD
Crispin
2023-10-13 18:17:41 +0000 UTCOh God. Here we go. 🤣 Not a favorite of mine but another one I enjoy seeing reactions to! Lol It was good for a one time watch for me but not something I've ever rewatched, except now. 😆
Sarah
2023-10-13 18:17:15 +0000 UTCOoh they'd love The Lighthouse since it has Big Rob in it. I also loved The VVitch, incredible debut role for Anya Taylor-Joy (what a powerhouse! She was only 17/18). Hereditary is great too but not exactly fun, but I'm sure they'd get some good discussions out of its themes and symbolism.
Verity
2023-10-13 17:43:09 +0000 UTCPersonally not the biggest fan of this movie, but Hereditary and especially The VVitch are absolute incredible movies, The VVitch being my top 5 horror movies as well.. Not a horror film but i also recommend The Lighthouse, all A24 films
Thepuppetmasta
2023-10-13 17:02:59 +0000 UTCHope you enjoy!
Badd Medicine
2023-10-13 16:50:11 +0000 UTCYES
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