Midsommar

  • 18TC (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)
  • 2019


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4.0
Though the broad trajectory of Midsommar isnt really surprising, its a rewarding journey nonetheless. Den Of Geek
4.0
Yet whats most unnerving about this oversaturated, leafy green hell is that if you spend enough time with them, their traditions are more than invitin .. Den Of Geek
2.0
Characters, too, lean toward archetype: the callow, self absorbed boyfriend (Reynor); the earnest academic (William Jackson Harper); the boorish hornd .. EW
5.0
The folkloric practices start off appealingly enougha misleading gust of peace (superbly countered by The Haxan Cloaks skin crawling score) breezes in .. Rogerebert
4.0
It would follow, then, that theres no place to be caught off guard. Common Sense Media
2.0
If that doesnt spell ominous, well, you dont know The Wicker Man. Indie Wire
1.5
Rather, its an admirably strange, thematically muddled curiosity from a talented filmmaker who allows his ambitions to outpace his execution. Variety
4.0
Ari Aster continues on as filmmakings ringleader of grief in Midsommar, an unsettling, often shocking portrayal of cultic life thats rich with both am .. We Got This Covered
5.0
If that doesnt sound like horror to you, allow me to introduce you to many toxic relationships. Time Out
2.0
As the film sways drunkenly towards its inevitable conclusion, Aster fails to conjure a sense of dread or even tension essential qualities of the horr .. The Guardian
1.9
Theres no doubt that Aster is an artist of considerable gifts; the question is whether hes an artist of ideas deeper than turning the smiles of a summ ..
4.5
Sometimes hypnotic, sometimes overcooked, always intriguing, Midsommar occasionally falls flat, but Florence Pugh holds the film together especially w .. Screen Daily
2.0
Midsommar presents a ruthless take on the rituals of processing grief and letting go, excavating the caverns of broken relationships and the nauseous .. Collider
4.5
Perhaps Midsommar doesnt jell because its impulses are so bifurcated. Vulture
4.5
The Bottom Line A confident follow up thats more unsettling than scary. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Yet theres something incomplete, as if Aster a remarkable stylist and formalist gets so mired in the details that he loses sight of any bigger picture ..
4.5
After a while, an unproductive restlessness sets in as you wait for the characters to matter as much as the silky moves and painstaking details. Horro .. The New York Times
4.1
As in his debut, Hereditary, writer director Ari Aster casts Midsommar as a conflagration of grief and no ounce of nuance will keep his characters fro .. Paste Magazine
4.4
Midsommar is an emotionally harrowing and slowly insidious journey, languidly forcing dread on the viewer, wrapping them in a weird nightmare summer c .. IGN
5.0
Midsommar feels like a hard shot from the source of terror an allusive work of art. E Film Critic
3.0
My hope is that in the end, it will prove to be just another uneven second feature from a talented newcomer who needed to clear the deck of some bad i .. E Film Critic
5.0
Midsommar, largely set during a blindingly bright nine day pagan festival in Sweden, is a delicious prank of a film thats by turns heroically upsettin .. Telegraph
4.5
The weight of all this self conscious auteurism undoubtedly hangs over Midsommar, but crucially, it doesnt leach the movie of its feverish intensity o ..
4.5
In Ari Asters sophomore follow up to last years brilliant Hereditary, the horror moves from the claustrophobic space of personal grief and madness to .. The Young Folks
5.0
Midsommar is the horror movie to beat in 2019. Caution: contains distressing amounts of folk music.
4.5
Its unkind to audiences at times, growing and maintaining a level of dread so intense you might glance at the closest exit. Commit to staying to the e .. Cinema Blend
3.0
Midsommar is a mixed bag that blends unsettling horror with bizarre comedy, resulting in a film thats equal parts fascinating and frustrating. Screen Rant
3.1
Midsommar musters no such productive uncertainty of feeling, nothing in the way of genuine horror. There is only cruelty and coldness, draped in billo .. The Globe And Mail
2.0
A lugubrious exercise in self indulgence...ambitious but predictable, moody but sluggish, only sporadically creepy and sometimes deliberately repulsiv .. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Months later, guilt ridden Christian still hasnt found an exit strategy for this years long co dependent relationship. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Sometimes the true test of an unconventional horror movie isnt whether the film is frightening but whether it sticks in the mind. ReelViews
3.0
A Wicker Man riff thats extremely long and terribly light with crucial psychological details. Blu Ray
1.3
Beyond suggesting a failure of imagination, the monotonous aesthetic works against its own intentions, calling attention to its own hollow artistry in .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Then again, the tragedy that begins Danis story isnt entirely narrative sleight of hand. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Midsommar has an extra family, one in between those two extremes whose rejection of one of their own doesnt go too well for them.
3.8
Hereditary:Why you dont want to miss the freakiest horror movie in years From Chucky to Annabelle:Summers scariest movie villains, ranked Midsommar is .. Usa Today
4.0
I appreciate the high level creativity in the storytelling...although theres nothing new to see... You Tube
2.5
If this was maybe 40 minutes shorter, it might have worked. As is, everything you think is going to happen happens and its not worth the wait. You Tube
1.5
Its really just not my cup of tea, not to say its a bad film, but I would never watch it again... You Tube
1.5
Midsommar starts off strong then devolves into a muddled mess. The filmmaker hopes youre too distracted by pretty visuals, solid acting, and violence .. You Tube
2.0
I want my time back. Do you know what I couldve done in two hours and 27 minutes...I left the theater unfulfilled. You Tube
5.0
I would watch this again, in fact, I need to watch it again. So many subtleties in this film... the performances from everyone were incredible. You Tube
4.5
Its a world that you absolutely believe in, aided by really really brilliant performances. You Tube
4.5
Even though the film is hard to love, Ari Asters direction and Florence Pughs acting are very easy to appreciate. You Tube
3.0
A film that I think people should see, especially when considering the craft on display, master work in just about every aspect...however, the most im .. You Tube
4.5
Florence Pugh is incredible and Ari Aster is a masterful filmmaker whether his stories are for you or not. You Tube
4.0
Ari Asters Midsommar spooks its audiences not with what they dont know is about to happen, but what they can clearly see is about to happen, and can d .. The Times
4.0
Here style matters, provocative ideas are paramount and characters have complex inner lives. The Times
4.5
I see myself enduring a delightfully miserable double feature in the near future and purposefully bumming myself out, because, you know, thats why we .. News Review
3.0
But the novelty of high noon horror wears ripely thin and risible over an overlong running time. Radio Times
1.5
This Midsommar trip feels a bit like a wasted opportunity. (Full Content Review for Parents Violence, Profanity, Nudity, Sex, etc. also Available) Screen It
4.0
The American newcomers partake of the rituals hallucinogenic mushrooms, which dont go down easy for the suggestible Dani. Rolling Stone
4.0
And this year is a special nine day celebration, held once every 90 years. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Christian isnt really a bad guy, hes just a 20 something man baby whos still unwilling to shoulder adult responsibilities. Pop Matters
4.5
Its like none of these characters has seen a horror movie before. The Wrap
4.5
Overall, Midsommar isnt quite the masterpiece Hereditary is its climax is visually stunning but not entirely surprising. New York Post
3.5
Even as youre gasping and guffawing, youre thinking: Didnt I just see this Its still effective and psychologically unmooring, thanks to the studied fo .. Az Central
3.8
It puts genuine grief and scary movie ridiculousness right next to each other. Star Tribune
1.0
Its hard to escape the sense that Ari Aster is getting off on Florence Pugh sobbing and screaming as he fetishizes her terror and torment. And none of ..
2.5
Aster doesnt just telegraph the beats of his derivative tale; he rockets them like Scud missiles, perhaps hoping to bludgeon our senses and avoid dete .. Toronto Star
3.8
Asters ability to get under the viewers skin is testament to his grasp of the genre and how it can work in so many different ways Q Network
4.0
His first, last years Hereditary, was a powerful supernatural horror movie with a stupendous lead performance from Toni Collette. Daily Mail
4.0
Goodness, this is cleverly constructed stuff full of fun, humour, youth and big visual effects, but underpinned by a screenplay that does a really wel .. Daily Mail
5.0
The fatal sin committed by Christian and his friends isnt that they think this romantic relationship isnt working theyre right about that. Salon
4.5
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The drive into the Swedish countryside is a beautiful one, despite the fact that Christians co .. Slate
4.5
A gory kill is impactful enough but hits a whole new level when delivered in plain, vibrant view. Film Inquiry
4.0
In addition to his, theres a layer of psychological disorientation. Eye For Film
3.0
Sadistic and all too derivative of Robin Hardys The Wicker Man, this pastoral/pagan horror film is filled with sinister, nightmarish rituals. Susang Ranger
2.5
The result is a sick, sophomoric and paralyzingly overwrought and overlong send up of the womens movement that will either insult, enrage, or thrill f .. Observer
4.0
But if youre game for a challenging, gorgeous and brilliantly acted horror that pushes boundaries in all kinds of directions, it is an absolute must s .. Flickering Myth
4.0
Thats not to say there isnt plenty of thematic material to mine from there onward, but it also doesnt hit as hard as it should, and I say that as a fa .. Flickering Myth
4.5
Still, theres nothing quite like Midsommar in theatres right now. Flickering Myth
0.5
The movie revels in sadistic gore and lurid sex, and its main ideas anti ethnographic skepticism and American cultural self sufficiency are petty and .. New Yorker
1.5
If you dont get the confirmation within 10 minutes, please check your spam folder. Time
2.0
Via divine intervention, or more likely Asters sharp grasp on the genre, Midsommar basks you in sunlight and dread to present something far more fun t .. The Film Stage
5.0
The dreamy, color drenched aesthetic combined with body horror and humor makes for a tonal roller coaster that leaves audiences with a kind of dissona .. Chicago Tribune
3.8
The movie works best, I think, as a black comic treatise on what can befall a garden variety passive aggressive mixed blessing of a boyfriend if hes n .. Chicago Tribune
2.0
The required elements are present, and yet theres something about Asters style that just doesnt seem to work. Bullz-Eye
3.8
Underwritten characters and dropped plot threads abound whats with the towns misshapen oracle In general, the movies more effective than coherent. ( Boston Globe
3.0
Florence Pugh plays Dani, and in so many ways shes an atypical horror heroine neither damsel nor ingenue nor Joss Whedonian hot tough girl. Uproxx
5.0
In common with its predecessor, Midsommar is rooted in the sobbing, shrieking, Bergmanesque horrors of grief. The Irish Times
4.5
But Midsommar isnt deeply concerned with why or how things are happening. The Atlantic
4.5
It doesnt take long before things get bloody, and from that point on its basically..well, its a gnarly horror movie. Birth Movies Death
5.0
But the beginning and end sections are so good so incredibly funny, strange and tense that it doesnt matter. Standard
4.5
Alongside the demonstrations of exceptional bloodshed and ritual sacrifice in Midsommar is a complex web of imagery and world building that hints at c .. Pajiba
2.5
It a tour de force turn that burns right through the screen, the young actress stripping herself nakedly raw with a naturalistic exactitude thats stun .. Movie Freak
3.0
This twisted daylit nightmare is a masterpiece of mood, all the more disturbing since its set entirely underneath the bright, beating sun. Detroit News
5.0
He thinks shes too needy; she worries about whether hes becoming tired of her neediness. Aisle Seat
4.5
Midsommar is both much funnier and a lot more fun than I expected. Its actually a great date movie, provided your relationship is healthy and both of .. Forbes
3.5
Its a great date movie, provided you and your significant other share a macabre sense of humor. Forbes
4.5
A mind wringing, sense zinging threat to the psyche, Midsommar marks just the second work of filmmaking prodigy Ari Aster. Herald Sun
3.0
Where the mystery behind Hereditary benefits from those revelations, the fairly straightforward narrative here doesnt leave much to uncover by the tim .. Consequence Of Sound
4.0
And theres nothing on earth more horrifying than existence itself. Vox
5.0
Aster weaves an intoxicating dream air thats not totally dissimilar to Hereditarys stifling nightmare. Hey U Guys
2.0
She soon finds out, however, doesnt really get the hint, and insinuates herself onto the trip. The Play List
3.0
At two hours and 20 minutes, Midsommar is ponderously slow, giving us plenty of time to simply watch Asters script hit its marks and wonder why his ch .. Now Toronto
1.5
Both films share an incredible string heavy score thats much more ethereal than it is scary, stunning cinematography, gruesome head violence, and an o .. Film School Rejects
4.5
Which is why it isnt long before we realize Midsommar might be the most unhealthy breakup film of all time. Film School Rejects
3.8
The concept of dopey Americans getting into fatal trouble overseas isnt a new one. Film Ink
4.5
Aster doesnt hold your hand, he doesnt care about your expectations, and her certainly isnt preoccupied with making things easy to look at or process. Ner Dist
3.5
But Aster is less pretentious than Guadagnino, aiming to be genuinely distressing rather than fashionably transgressive. The Age
3.0
At a time where the studios play it safe with lot of pre sold sequels, Midsommar takes a chance on something different. Maki At The Movies
4.0
One of the most original and challenging genre films in recent years, owing a clear debt to the folk horror cinema of the 1970s, yet resisting the pul .. Cine Vue
1.5
Aster is one of our most original filmmakers, especially for horror, in that he discards traditional tropes and opts for a headlong journey into exist .. La Weekly
4.0
Midsommar doesnt stay entirely true to its sunny horror conceit, as it uses the brief dusk period and shuttered cabins more than once. Games Radar
3.0
Viewers thirsting for an imaginative complex plot open to interpretation will appreciate the direction Aster has taken his sophomore film; others may .. You Tube
3.5
Messy, intense, and singular. There is no other movie out there like Midsommar...Cements Ari Aster as a director who I will go see, no matter what he .. You Tube
5.0
A worthy follow up that will leave audiences questioning their own sanity with devasting effect. Star Burst Magazine
2.0
It doesnt happen often, but the sting is always the same when it does. Lw Lies
4.0
Aster maintains Hereditarys grief stricken psychological brilliance but dispenses with the disappointingly supernatural literalness that plagued its e .. Nz Herald
4.0
It is, however, arguably a lesser movie, an obnoxiously protracted, sometimes maddeningly telegraphed folk nightmare lacking the fierce, clammy grief .. Flicks
4.5
If you want to be terrified and overly anxious about the arbitrary nature of our cultural rituals, which include watching scary movies that reflect ou .. The Stranger
4.5
Soon, theyre all swept up in rites involving dancing, feasting, and tripping out, unaware that far more transgressive acts are being prepared. The Stranger
3.0
But it doesnt take long to discover that this isnt a hippie dippy, happy hallucinating commune. Cleve Land
3.0
The stuff about the solstice is standard horror fare unfurled, with exceptional craft, at a snails pace. Screen Crush
3.0
With her scared eyes, alert line readings and Lillian Gish looks, Miss Pugh, late of Lady Macbeth, ensures it is much better than it might have been a .. Ft
4.0
Perhaps only slightly let down by a certain inevitability about the characters fates (it does rather slavishly follow some genre traditions potentiall .. Stuff
4.5
Aster paces Midsommar languidly, but he doesnt waste the films long running time. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
Midsommar is an extraordinary folk horror that ratifies Ari Aster as one of the essential filmmakers of the genre.
3.1
Once in Sweden, it doesnt take long for us to realize that something is amiss (an earlier clue is the eerie, fairy tale like illustrations in Danis ap .. Larsen On Film
4.5
But still, theres that howling force, bursting out of the film like a scream, like a knife. Vanity Fair
4.5
Midsommar is an incredibly inventive, smart, and thoughtful horror film. Refinery 29
1.5
The entire film feels like a slow descent into frenzied, ritualized madness you dont realize whats happening until its too late to stop it. Refinery 29
5.0
But Aster isnt a lazy filmmaker, instead he continually defies expectations. The Arts Desk
4.0
Is it horrible, brutal and desperately, uncomfortably sad Hell yes. The Sun
1.5
The studios have been treating audiences like newborns (formula, round the clock). So when a movie like Midsommar comes along, and goes out of its way .. Wsj
4.0
It imparts a disquieting sense that it might be best to not scratch too deeply beneath the surface of how we do things. Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
That projection doesnt always translate, but Pugh gives the performance its own energy. Daily Dot
3.0
An intriguing idea for a movie that is more moody than scary, with long dull stretches where you feel like youve entered a cult of somnambulists. The Filmy Ap
4.8
Its clear Christian doesnt love Dani very much, just as its clear that Dani has a hard time seeing this, and remains dependent on Christian. Film
4.5
But in the final minutes of a spectacularly grim final scene, an undeniable wave of relief and even uplift surges forth, and the despair thats permeat .. Io9 Gizmodo
3.8
Midsommar tests our patience more than once before delivering some seriously grisly and wonderfully twisted material in the final act. Chicago Sun Times
2.5
It doesnt work as a horror film, comedy, drama, romance, psychological character study nor as a satire. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
... a substance induced descent into the madness of strangers, viewed in plain sight under a bright sun instead of hidden in shadow... this time provi .. Movie Crypt
0.0
Dont let the studio manufactured hype fool you; this is a midsummers matinee bore. ( Sandiego Reader
4.0
It takes its time, find plenty of ways to inject comedy, and doesnt skimp out on the brutality horror fans are looking for. We Live Entertainment
4.0
The restrained approach pays off and the revelations that follow make quite a shocking impact. Straits Times
4.5
His 11th feature exists in a familiar milieuerudite, gorgeous creatives on the brink of archly comic existential despair. The Ringer
1.5
Aster himself has admitted that Christian isnt the worst guy, and hes decent enough that he doesnt leave Dani after her parents and sister die. The Ringer
1.5
In the space of a single phone call, shes destroyed, and hes trapped. The Ringer
4.5
Florence Pugh carries the movie, and her wryly matter of fact commitment to the characters tenuous subjectivity is what allows Asters storytelling to .. Film Comment
2.0
The acid trip doesnt go well for the uptight Dani, who wanders off into a dream world that tunes us into what is coming down the road. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.0
Midsommar isnt Asters scariest movie, but its undeniably atmospheric. One Room With A View
2.5
Midsommar is a disappointing experience that hides its shortcomings with pretty pastels and a lot of gore. Awards Circuit
4.0
Aster doesnt believe in cheap jump scares, youll always see the horrors hes about to unleash, that apprehension slowly creeping up, extending the visc .. Bitly
4.5
Midsommar has no mystery, and doesnt deviate from the trail youd expect a countryside cult movie to walk. Polygon
2.0
And thats a big part of the movies black magic, its spooky queasy power: It makes madness look like an extension of the communes blissed out worldview .. Film Avclub
4.5
If youre seeking another original, disturbing experience that wont allow you leave the theater with a peaceful mind, Midsommar is the perma sunny nigh .. Cbr
4.5
Like its predecessor, theres next to nothing new to see here, unless youre unfamiliar with Robin Hardys 1973 classic The Wicker Man (or its inferior 2 .. The Daily Beast
4.5
Be concerned thats hes particularly interested in your woman, especially when the subject of May Queens are discussed (though its June/July). The Ooh Tray
4.0
But the saddest thing that could possibly happen with Midsommar is that horror fans dont see it because it doesnt fit their definition of horror, and .. Or Lando Weekly
4.5
He has also worked up a feverish sex ritual thats unlikely to be equaled anytime soon. reason
3.0
Asters follow up is another daring entry into the horror genre a film that disturbs its audience and will stay with you long after you leave the theat .. Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
The problem is that his film shouldnt be a study of a terrible relationship, because that part of it frankly doesnt work much at all. Alternate Ending
1.5
This is a film meant to be examined from every angle, but first you just have to let it wash over you like a weird, violent waterfall. Lainey Gossip
3.1
Horror is a fragile thing. Suspension of disbelief is key to its effectiveness... In Midsommar, the spell breaks at the end and the picture collapses. Seattle Times
4.0
Is Gruesome Existential Terror a genre Because thats what this is. The Mary Sue
3.0
Although, MIDSOMMAR doesnt ratchet up the same level of intensity as HEREDITARY. Fresh Fiction
4.5
It features the most sweet tempered, downright happy pagan cultists youre ever likely to meet. Seven Day Svt
5.0
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4.5
Shes a sweet faced college student, traumatized by a terrible family tragedy. New Republic
2.0
There isnt a television, computer or modern convenience anywhere. Original Cin
3.5
I went into it feeling a bit low and came out of it feeling a bit better. Its a reminder that sometimes theres a beauty in just going along with ordin .. The Australian
4.5
From a directorial standpoint, Aster shows off his range by displaying that disturbing horror doesnt always have to be visually dark. Rendy Reviews
4.4
The movie can be unpleasant as a horrific tale (not quite a pure horror movie), but its watching this couples final days caring for one another that i .. Third Coast Review
4.0
Once again carried by a commendably attenuated lead performance, this time from Florence Pugh, its a bit of summertime sadness at turns foreboding and .. Ion Cinema
4.5
Together we become a big porridge thats warm, tasty, and nutritious and yes, quite beautiful, too. National Review
3.5
But writer director Ari Asters follow up to last years genre redefining Hereditary does not hit all its marks. The New Paper
4.0
The films Wizard of Oz Lollipop Guild from hell aesthetic is a gorgeously enthralling approach to horror that you cant look away from. Cultured Vultures
4.0
https://t.co/3M7XUPPyWQ Florence Pugh (@Florence Pugh) July 6, 2019 Is there justice Is this justice Its nasty work, and thats a good thing. New City Film
4.0
LATE NIGHT *1/2 (102 minutes) M Its a very strange world this dreadfully unfunny, off key comedy exists in. Tiny Url
3.8
The film is anchored by solid lead performances and a clear desire to approach horror from both fresh and fetid perspectives. Cinema Sight
3.5
Midsommar isnt for the squeamish, but it will certainly stay with you for days thereafter. Daily Film Fix
4.0
Ari Aster manages to present a folk horror, which in reality is a story of loneliness, of internal rupture and of the despair it feels to lose the wor ..
1.9
What do you say about a movie thats both a disgusting, tiresome and predictable endurance test and an irrefutable demonstration of real directorial ta .. Datebook Sfchronicle
5.0
The result is a movie that isnt so much traditionally scary as it is maddeningly unsettling and punctuated with shock. Columbus Alive
3.8
Those are lofty achievements to target, and if Asters movie eventually falls short, its still a notable achievement distinguished by staggering visual .. Film Frenzy
1.9
RELATED: Why Classic Horror Outshines Todays Shock Fare It doesnt help that we barely get to know Dani, Christian or their bland friends (Vilhelm Blom .. Hollywood Into To
3.0
Even so, Blomgren has winning sincerity, and Harpers fascinated Josh has charm. Assignment X
3.5
But for all Midsommars brilliant cinematography, killer performances (especially from Pugh) and memorable sequences, its entirely too damn long. Spectrum Culture
4.5
Midsommar does present a litany of what should be (or likely for most other people is) deeply disturbing imagery. Mash Able
4.5
Midsommar demands surrendering your ego to its dream logic: How does Josh recharge his laptop Why does nobody wear sunscreen It doesnt matter. Sf Weekly
4.5
Its a fitting trick for a heady horror film thats about the horrors that occur in our heads. Vulture
2.5
I dont care for his new film, Midsommar, for most of the same reasons: Its so predictable that its boring, its at least 30 minutes too long but feels .. Tulsa World
5.0
Midsommar is one of the weirder wide releases that weve gotten in quite some time, a bizarre and occasionally gruesome puzzle box of a movie rendered ..
4.5
Christians awfulness is rooted in aggressive mediocrity hes not particularly abusive, just generally shitty. Thril List
4.5
There are horrors, but this is still a good horror film for those who dont like horror films as its as much about the disturbing, menacing rhythm. Spectator
4.5
For fans of the subgenre, theres not a whole lot in the plot that is surprising. Screen Anarchy
3.8
Early on in the anthropological explorationwhich doesnt feel so scientific or methodicalwe get a glimmer into just how dark this eternal summer day ca .. Cambridge Day
4.5
Its as haunting as a nightmare, and lingers like that relationship that ended badly, but stays nestled in your subconscious. Entertainment Voice
2.0
Unsettling and manic at almost every turn, Ari Asters sprawling sophomore effort proves hes no fluke, Midsommar is one gonzo acid trip worth taking. The Only Critic
3.0
The film practically announces its greatness from the mountaintops. Bloody Disgusting
4.4
Even in relatively normal scenes, you might feel chemically altered, just based on how youre seeing things. Heral
4.5
And yet, Pelle and the village elders assure them that what theyre witnessing isnt just voluntary, but deeply spiritual. Firstpost
4.4
Midsommar often walks a fine line between horror and comedy, and Aster manages to illicit laughter while creating a deep seated sense of unease. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
4.5
Even Josh doesnt seem too intent on interviewing anyone or learning the meanings of the rituals. Film Festival Today
4.5
...extraordinary performance of such immense pain that it virtually leaves a stain on your sub conscious. Adelaide Review
2.0
The difference between Ari Asters two films is that Midsommar is not scary, not in the slightest. Mac Guff
4.5
The tale is cathartic and moving, especially during an impressively mature climax that reminds us we didnt just grow up with the Toy Story series. Willamette Week
2.0
A sunlit pagan nightmare that is (deliberately) less scary than Hereditary but almost as disturbing. Crooked Marquee
1.5
Its hard to blame the actors, though for theyre working with a script thats at its core avoidant, devoted to its own cleverness and ambiguity more tha .. Metro Times
2.0
The films final cathartic, morbidly triumphant, and ruefully funny moments are brilliant thanks in large part to Pughs precise calibration of Danis em .. The Film Experience
4.5
This isnt just a movie about death or grief . . . Its about the horrors of human empathy how feeling less alone means losing your individuality. The Spool
4.5
And yet, in its final moments, Midsommars worst nightmares become liberating. The Spool
4.4
Ari Asters version of a breakup movie is fascinating and horrifying. The score/ visuals, plus a fantastic Florence Pugh, make it compelling and haunti .. Hollywood News
3.8
Midsommar is audacious filmmaking and totally transfixing despite its lengthy runtime. Abc News Go
4.5
Midsommar is a deeply unsettling and, ultimately, truly terrifying piece. Saportare Port
4.4
Parasite: A fiendishly original and ingeniously constructed (physically and narratively) comic suspense thriller, South Korean director Bong Joon hos .. Commercial Appeal
3.0
A meticulous, artsy, fastidious take on whats essentially a seedy pulp story.
4.5
Perhaps whats most surprising about Midsommar is also how damn funny it can be. Dread Central
4.5
This isnt so much gore based horroralthough theres some goreas fear based and terror based. Splice Today
3.5
Theres something terrible and toxic going on underneath the pastoral surface in Midsommar, too, and it doesnt take long before it starts to show. Parade
4.0
Ari Aster masterfully delivers a solid follow up that will disturb, hypnotize and test viewers.
3.3
Midsommar is a lot of things worth talking about, but forgettable certainly isnt one of them. The Gate
4.0
It doesnt move from shock to shock in a sustained fashion the way that conventional horrors do. Entertainment Ie
4.0
Aster proves what a formally accomplished director he is, and how he totally understands that the medium is all about aesthetic and spectacle. Patrick Nabarro
0.5
Sweden may be one of the happiest places on Earth, but Australian Writer/Director, Ari Aster(Hereditary), shows us the most disturbing bunch of blonde .. Movies and Shakers
4.4
Aster doesnt traffic in jump scares or quick tricks, preferring to lure viewers in with the morbidly alluring Wicker Man like scenario and then hookin .. Movie Cricket
4.5
Midsommar is bound to burrow under the skins of horror fans and will more than likely be regarded as one of the best of its genre this year. At Home In Hollywood
4.5
The realness is there, even if its masked by freaky, made up Scandi folklore. Vogue
4.5
Its too long at 140 minutes, and it isnt scary, not exactlymore relentlessly ominousbut its gorgeous art design, florid gore, and revengeful mood has .. Vogue
3.5
Midsommar isnt exactly joke heavy though there are some funny lines, particularly from Mark, a dimwit with no sensitivity chip whos only there for the .. Caution Spoilers
4.5
But the scariest thing since sliced bread with a fortnights mould on it, a genre shattering original Only if you dont get out to the cinema, or anywhe .. Herald Scotland
2.0
As much as Midsommar doesnt satisfy on a story level, it is admittedly a gorgeous looking movie. Alternative Lens
4.0
From the premise, the movie traps viewers and locks them in unsettling spaces through its careful form and obsessive attention to geometrical composit .. Enfil Me
4.5
While Midsommar is no doubt a great film with very beautiful cinematography, hidden symbols throughout, and top notch performances from all the main c .. Bangkok Post
3.0
It doesnt reach the same pretentious, metaphor heavy heights as Peeles Us (or filmmaker Darren Aronofskys 2017 headscratcher Mother!), Sa Current
4.5
Beneath Midsommars sheer brutality, theres an intricately designed domestic drama unfolding. Bust
3.0
But if the stultifying sameness of sequels is really whats vexing you about whats in theaters lately, you will not find anything more original than Mi .. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.0
And while Aster is hardly shy about this motives multiple shots through open windows and doors reinforce that it doesnt mean theyre any less effective .. Maddwolf
4.5
It is a completely unique experience with obvious style and gut punching substance and extremely funny as well. Gq Magazine
4.0
A twisted fairytale thats ultimately a masterful portrait of grief, Midsommar is both deeply disturbing and strangely exhilarating. The Jam Report
4.5
The talented scriptwriter and director is interested in creating a universe that is as fascinating as it is macabre, with its own codes, rules, and es .. La Nación (Argentina)
4.0
Aster has found the ultimate back channel into our primal terrors, making us suspicious of the people we would otherwise run to in a tragedy. And damn .. Student Edge
2.0
And so, its a breath of fresh demonic air to have Aster finally let it rip in the more outrageous second half, abandoning self seriousness and going f .. Worldo Free L
4.4
And in the sadistic and giddy smile of Dani, lurks Ari Asters ambitious, confounding, and stellar chapter of folklore horror. 812 Film Reviews
4.0
This isnt a balls to the wall horror thriller, its a long candle slowly burning down and thats just what it needs to be. What I Watched Tonight
4.0
Make no mistake, though: Midsommar is an impressive, albeit flawed, sophomore effort from Aster, who once again demonstrates just why hes one of the m .. Daily Dead
1.5
The film is brimming with seriously dedicated world building, including creepy illustrated histories dotting the villages interiors that feel ripped f .. The Muse Jezebel
2.5
Now if that doesnt explain Asters state of mind, I dont know what would. Jaredmobarak
4.5
Add to that the insidiously haunting score from The Haxan Cloak and youve got yourself the most desirable 2.5 hour tummy ache in existence.
5.0
Midsommar is not only the best horror film... of 2019, but also one of those groundbreaking contributions that dignifies the genre. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.0
Writer/director Ari Asterswas a kick in the head (no pun intended), upending A24s reputation for previous slow burn horror releases. Houston Press
4.5
Its emotional realism is important since what ultimately happens is so unseemly and appalling. Brightest Young Things
4.3
Its like youre slowly watching the proceedings unfold as if youre there, just looking around and observing, a clever technique that Aster doesnt abuse .. The Hollywood Outsider
4.0
For all its preposterous and unengaging special effects, it succeeds best by its own inherent modesty. Metro News
4.0
A harrowing and hypnotizing descent into madness, despite landing at an expected destination for the genre. ComicBook.com
4.4
The hills are alive with the sound of mayhem as Florence Pugh delivers a stirring performance in this unconventional odyssey that borrows elements fro .. Victoria Advocate
4.5
You are pulled in and cant look away, even in its most gruesome moments. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.0
Midsommar can fascinate or horrify a viewer by constantly twisting genre tropes.
4.0
Ari Aster seems dedicated to creating experiences that are difficult to forget and he accomplishes that. Konexión
3.0
It is half a cruel fable about intimate relationships between the ancestral and the millennial, and half a social metaphor as bleak as pointedly burle .. Fotogramas
1.5
His latest, Midsommar, is no exception to this rule, in which a solid Euroxploitation concept, a phenomenal young cast and brilliant production design .. Vanyaland
5.0
He doesnt have the spine to break off their long term, long decaying relationship. Book & Film Globe
4.5
Aster crafts a vengeful breakup story that will haunt your dreams. That Shelf
4.5
Via close ups of painted banners depicting love charms made with pubic hair and menstrual blood, we eventually figure out what shes doing to ensnare h .. Arts Fuse
3.5
Maybe Id have liked Midsommar more if it didnt feel like Aster was retreading familiar territory. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
3.5
Though Jack Reynor is one of the best working actors today, Florence Pugh carries the films heart. High Def Digest
4.5
This is a film wherein textiles and tapestries and secret tomes tell us the truth even as people of all affiliations shakily lie. Nashville Scene
4.0
Midsommar is as much a fairytale as it is a nightmare...The film causes you to cover your face, move in your seat, giggle, and ultimately question wha .. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
2.0
Is the film about the madness of religion Feminist revenge on an uncaring patriarchy The inescapable power of grief The disconnect between modern and .. Fanboys of the Universe
3.5
Based on the movies hes put out so far, he has some things hes working through. Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
Pugh, who, like Toni Collette in Hereditary, is a tour de force and worthy of all the praise that she will surely receive, is fantastic. Cocalecas
5.0
The more time you spend thinking about Midsommar, the more power you give it to continue its dig into your already damaged psyche. Reel Reviews
3.0
Technically, Midsommar is sound and Aster utilises all the same flourishes that made Hereditary so compelling, but the uninspired characters, simplist .. The Hollywood News
4.5
Due to a shocking tragedy that rocks Dani, that break up doesnt happen. About Boulder
4.5
A droll comedy of manners, an irresistible revenge fantasy and a warning to bad boyfriends everywhere. Its the best breakup movie Ive seen in ages. Wbur
2.0
As disturbing as it is, its impossible not to watch Midsommar and revel in its madness. Movie Show Plus
5.0
In all, Ari Aster has cemented himself as one of the best genre directors out there and he doesnt disappoint with his sophomore film.
5.0
Even when the odd brush stroke of Asters painting doesnt quite feel like the right blend of colours, the finished creation is an unforgettable assault .. VultureHound
4.5
Regardless of how you choose to interpret the ending, you probably still feel f ed up about it, so, uh... good work, guys! Cosmopolitan
4.5
This is a powerful and emotionally devastating horror film, and it seems particularly disturbing as much for what it isnt as for what it ultimately is ..
2.0
Ari Aster honestly might be the next Kubrick. He pushes the limits of the medium in almost every way, and the results are stunning. Mad About Movies Podcast
1.5
As if that were not enough, the pain management proposed by the film also leaves the director / screenwriters point of view unbalanced.
4.0
Midsommar is a mood. The coherence of the story doesnt matter as much as the morbid sensation that permeates every scene. El Mundo (Spain)
0.5
Its a vanity project stretched to the gills with overcooked camera shots that conspicuously blur the boundaries between fantasy and reality. Sd City Beat
1.5
He doesnt scream or cry, completely refusing to accept the reality of what just happened because its too awful to bear. Seventh Row
5.0
Ari Asters sophomore film is a disturbing and hallucinating experience about letting go. Florence Pugh deserves to be crowned queen of summer 2019 for ..
5.0
Proton Cinema / B Reel Films / Square Peg / A24 Rated 18A (Canada) / 171 minutes (Directors Cut) Drama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller People either lov .. Father Son Holy Gore
3.0
What Midsommar lacks in originality, it more than makes up for with offbeat moments adorned with gut wrenching eccentricities. Always Good Movies
4.0
At its core, Midsommar is about a break up one thats clearly been a long time coming and the exploration of a steadily deteriorating relationship emer .. The Lamplight Review
1.5
Its the kind of film thats completely welcoming to its scenery, only to exploit that sense of comfort at every turn. Ian Thomas Malone
4.5
The juxtaposition of the beauty and the horrors of the film is noteworthy, even if the story doesnt ultimately live up to the hype. CultureMap
1.5
How can an audience feel anything close to the catharsis of tragedy when Aster observes the characters within his story with such thinly veiled contem .. Stabroek News
4.5
A fresher, reinvigorated, much more energetic Spider Man than Ive seen in a long time. FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los A ..
4.5
As in Shirley Jacksons story The Lottery, Aster hints that the price of paradise is not dreaming; it is blood. Eugene Weekly
4.4
In Midsommar, Aster crafts a triumphant film that showcases his talent as a creative mind. We Boughta Blog
1.5
This long (140 minute) slow burn drama concerns Dani (the magnificent Florence Pugh) who suffers a horrific family tragedy in the films pre title sequ .. Film International
4.5
The entire casts organic performances and Florence Pughs masterful work of in the role of Dani makes the film one that you will never forget... Althou .. Chilango.com
4.0
Forget the Chucky and Annabelle crap that passes itself off as horror. Ari Asters sophomore effort is the real deal & so disturbing. Want to see real .. Kxl
5.0
Like Asters first film, theres a little bit of mediation on grief early on. NME
4.0
Even watching them eat their supper (synchronised, in silence) you have to know that whatever bonkers trip theyre on is guaranteed a crash landing.
4.4
Writer director Ari Asters debut film, 2018s Hereditary , was a two hour masterclass in the sustainment of dread, a festering concoction of stark, sou .. The Fright File
2.5
$ $ $ and 1/2) For Now ($ $ $) The Mustang ($ $ $ and 1/2) Dumbo ($ $) Us ($ $ $ and 1/2) Gloria Bell ($ $ $ and 1/2) Hotel Mumbai ($ $ $ and 1/2) Cli .. Jmuvies Blog Spot
3.8
The movie proves to be an immersive experience that envelopes the viewer in a story that masterfully and deliberately sets up its premise in an unassu .. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
4.5
Midsommar specializes in dread rather than the genres usual cheap tactics, building tension through fascination with and fear of the unknown. Asheville Movies
2.0
Unlike Hereditary, whose remorseless sour gut terror was practically punishing in its intensity, Midsommar isnt all that scary.
1.5
...there is so much to ponder and enjoy in his filmmaking that maybe it doesnt matter that the plot never delivers the emotional or intellectual punch .. The Pop Break
4.5
A film thats at once emotionally intelligent and terrifying in its sound justification of the torture endured on screen, Midsommar brilliant as it is .. Brisbanista
4.0
Midsommar isnt so much a romantic breakup film as it is a total disintegration of structured relationships in general. Exclaim!
4.0
A surrealist drama based on heartbreak and psychotic unraveling, Midsommar is edge of your seat horror at its best. Cinemacy
3.0
The cast doesnt live up to Toni Collettes performance, although one communal crying scene might just express how fans felt at Collette being largely o .. Texas Art & Film
2.0
Ari Asters second feature debut is hurt by the inherent lack of originality in the story now that we know his style, obsessions, and interests, despit ..
4.5
It disquiets and disarms. It bursts with bizarre beauty, blending it with the odd and the absurd, enunciating that the world and the humans that inhab ..
4.3
The film isnt devoid of humor either, frequently causing bouts of uncomfortable chortling in my screening. Film Pulse
3.0
This goes on for too long, but when the film starts delivering on the cults sadistic rituals, it doesnt hold back. The Filtered Lens
3.0
Lost in the wonderment of the aesthetics of Midsommar, is that when you really peel back whats happening, the movie doesnt work nearly as well as it t .. Should I See It
5.0
Midsommar is a disturbingly beautiful fairytale of mischievous and malevolent qualities.
4.5
Ari Asters follow up to Hereditary is everything I want in a fucked up, fantastical, creepy cult horror film and also more than that (but I cant tell ..
1.5
This film attempts to tackle too many serious topics while giving the audience a memorable horror experience (and I cannot be sure it is even providin .. Pop Culture Leftovers
5.0
He compresses an aftermath akin to Hereditary into just his opening, paired with The Haxan Cloaks screeching composition its a masterclass of acting, ..
1.5
A bad editing that leaves loose ends and simplifies the story, is compensated with the formidable production design and the ambitious intention to sca .. El Universal
1.5
Its hard to watch the emotional turmoil the character experiences, and the star doesnt spare an ounce of energy in portraying a character dealing with .. The Beat
4.5
Ends up being more unsettling than Hereditary and is proof that Aster is a potential horror master.
3.0
Gorgeous, expansive photography and a folksy choreography make up for the movies convoluted plot. Big Apple Reviews
2.0
The performances saved the movie, as did the amazing cinematography...it was pretty good until the third act, when it falls off the rails really fast. Podomatic
3.8
Most of the time, A24 horror films dont rank very high on audience scores. VitalThrills.com
4.5
Parasite As in Snowpiercer, director Bong Joon ho turns an obvious class war parable into a compelling genre film. Dare Daniel
1.5
Aster is good at creating environments, but he seems more concerned with projecting himself as an intelligent filmmaker with messages full of symbols .. Proceso
4.0
devastatingly nihilistic prologue, theres a sense nothing good will happen. Wicked Horror
4.5
>> THIS IS THE FEMALE VERSION OF THE SPIDERMAN HOMECOMING TOM HOLLAND OUTFIT. DC Film Girl
4.5
But that is the subjectivity of art, the polarizing nature of a film that doesnt easily fit into any definable category. Richard Crouse
3.0
What makes so enjoyable is Ari Asters awareness of just how much our most beloved fairy tales have in common with our darkest nightmares. A Reel of One's Own
4.8
It takes the most innocuous sound and gives it an edge that can insight terror.
4.0
Guilted into extending Dani an obligatory invitation, Christian doesnt expect her to accept. Rochester City Newspaper
2.5
About Jackie K. CooperJackie K. Cooper was born in South Carolina and now lives in Georgia. Jackiek Cooper
4.0
It has the general feel of folk horror, but doesnt sincerely engage with the malign, atavistic pull of landscape in the way genuine folk horror films .. Screen Hub
4.5
That sense of humor doesnt erase the growing unease throughout, though. Hyperallergic
4.5
Though hes made a horror movie about a creepy cult, Aster rejects playing into expectations of how his terror should be brewed. Riot Material
4.5
Everythings amped up, as weve long ago left the concept of an awkward American schoolboy finding new strengths. Niagara Gazette
1.5
It isnt an excuse for pastoral gore or arcane mythbuilding, but is a deliberation on religion.
5.0
The tone changes oscillating between darkly funny dialogue and harrowing set pieces. The Movie Sleuth
5.0
Another ambitious undertaking from Ari Aster who has once again managed to bring us a thrilling and truly inspired modern horror. Not for the faint he .. The Jewish Chronicle
4.5
Midsommar succeeds, through the quiet force of Aster and his cohorts craft, in sustaining an off kilter mood that keeps you intrigued and engrossed. Rue Morgue
4.0
One of those films that makes the whole world outside the cinema seem creepy and weird when you emerge. Film Mafia
4.5
At last, Midsommar pivots from long winded Instagram influencer visuals to full on daytime nightmare. The Monthly
2.0
There isnt a single aspect of Midsommar that isnt deliberate, and as a testament to Asters world building abilities, the Hrga are a fully lived in peo .. Strange Harbors
4.5
Midsommar is an exquisitely visceral cinematic experience that leaves you both physically and emotionally exhausted as the credits begin to wash over .. Phawker
1.5
As a character Dani worries shes too needy, even though the movie doesnt bear that out. Citizen Damepod
3.5
Bizarre is the main course in Midsommar, which serves as Florence Pughs tour de force. A daylight horror movie that succeeds because of the efficiency .. Seventh Art Studio
4.5
It soon becomes apparent that Pelles background isnt exactly conventional. Boston Hassle
3.8
Although its not always clear what the cults ultimate goal is, they seem to be on Danis side more often than not, and theres a perverse pleasure in se .. In Lander
4.0
It stars a pair of credible, three dimensional characters, and combines hilarious moments with plausible dramatic elements.
4.0
A deeply disturbing and powerfully atmospheric slice of horror that laces its ever sickening sense of dread with a jet black streak of humour. Hero Collector
4.5
In terms of originality, there isnt much juice left to be squeezed from this lemon. Nightmare on Film Street
4.5
Its easy to root for her, although Christian isnt without sympathy too (some might argue with this, but whats his crime really Being wishy washy). GameSpot
4.5
Midsommar doesnt have to rely on low expectations or psychological profiling to feel more respectable. Nylon
1.5
The film unlike Hereditary leaves no reverberations on the audience, that leaves the theater quite indifferent. La Jornada
4.0
Initially, the trip is an anthropological study thats meant to detail the practices of the Harga people.
4.0
A phrase used for Hereditary is even more valid here: If youre going in looking for a scary movie, youre doing it wrong .
3.0
Half relationship turned sour, half slasher flick, the film is the work of American director Ari Aster, who made the tense, complex horror movie Hered .. Weekend Special Co Za
3.0
Once it gets going, its pretty obvious whats going to happen, undercutting some of its intensity. College Movie Review
4.0
Asters heroes start knocked off balance by grief. This makes them more open to new experiences and ideas, but also susceptible to whatever evil lurks .. Prairie Dog Magazine
4.2
It doesnt relish in Grand Guignol melodrama, or creative applications of violence or gore. Rave Reviews
4.5
Much like Luca Guadagninos Suspiria (2018), Midsommar is a loose remake of a 70s horror classic that reimagines their original stories as violent tale .. Nate Hood Reviews
3.0
A filmic visit to how the external, the strange things to us are more similar than we think. A beautifully terrorific movie
4.5
An interesting mixture of scenes that touch on the absurd and the real, the intellectual and the banal in a constant state of terror El Heraldo
1.5
But theres no reward in it for you, because Aster isnt telling a story. The NitPic
4.5
featured button text Still, Aster doesnt bring out the long knives, so to speak, until the visitors have been lulled into acceptance. Sioux City Journal
4.5
As a fantasy about the end of a bad relationship, its darkly funny and not especially refined a sustained shoutout to my ex shriek in which the offend .. Buzz Feed News
4.5
Not as sharp and steely as previous film but... quite possibly conceals a cynical look about the violent and pure nature that lies under the superfici .. Caimán Cuadernos de Cine
4.5
Throughout most of Midsommar, you wont know whether to laugh or cry. Instead, youll erupt into a giddy mania, exactly like what Christian and Dani do. HeadStuff
4.0
Midsommar is a warm invitation into subtle ritualistic madness decked out in the reassurance of pastel colors. Striking, unsettling, and surprisingly .. Atom Insider
4.5
Much like in Hereditary, the horror of Midsommar doesnt match up spiritually with the emotional story we are being told. Fishnet Cinema
4.5
Some of the awkward preamble of getting to Harga could be shorter, but once the friends arrive, the action doesnt stop.
4.5
Aside from Dani, theres Christian, Josh (William Jackson Harper), Mark (Will Poulter), Connie (Ellora Torchia), and Simon (Archie Madekwe).
4.5
The idea of a mildly disturbed girlfriend tagging along to whine and cockblock doesnt really fit what they had in mind. Warped Perspective
1.5
This provides enough seasoning to make Midsommer a tasty treat for horror fans.
4.5
As a side note (this isnt exactly a spoiler), theres something special for the gays here.
4.5
Spider Man: Far From Home turns out to be a serviceable entry into the Marvel repertoire.



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