I believe Midsommar is about grief, depression, brainwashing and the deep need to be seen, understood and heard - the strong desire to belong to some place or community.
I was away on vacation and by the time I came back to my college town, the movie was nearly done with its run. I caught THE VERY LAST screening of the movie. The showing started from 2200 onwards, and I was THE ONLY PERSON in the theatre. Just me. At various points I kept questioning if I was actually seeing something in the movie or like hallucinating stuff lol. When the trees and flowers etc started to warp and pulse, I thought I was going a lil crazy. And there was no one in that dark, lonely theatre to confirm my suspicions. I then had to bike back home in the dark, past midnight. I started walking up a steep hill with my bike near the end of my journey. That's when I saw a man slowly, creepily, waving at me from a window in a house. I nearly JUMPED OUT of my skin, only to realize that I had just seen the silhouette of a potted plant and some knick-knack next to it, placed on a window sill. I only managed to calm down after eating some 2min noodles, and watching interviews with the director and the cast. 11/10 movie watching experience
As a Swede i feel like i should explain some things haha; the whole numbers thing is based on the number 9, the number 9 was very important to vikings. At 17:21 they're speaking Norse if i recall which is the precursor to Swedish so yes and no to it being Swedish lol. The stuff they're drinking is "Snaps" which is it's own thing but it's pretty similar to vodka and consumed during Midsommar and Christmas. The story behind the cliff thing, "Ättestupa", is also a viking thing where you would willingly commit senicide to get to Valhalla if you didn't die in battle. The redhead is 15 because they mention "byxmyndig" i remember and 15 is the age of consent in Sweden. At 33:55, the guy in the shed is alive as they did a "Blodörn" aka "Blood eagle" which was a viking torture/ritual method where, long story short, you split the persons ribs from the back and pull the lungs out and they sort of appear like an eagle and you slowly die.
Friendly reminder that the "blood eagle" was likely not a thing. I'm no historian but from what I've learned there's no evidence from the time period that it happened, and all the sources are from later Christian writing hundreds of years later or something. Even if there were stories about it from the Vikings, it could easily be that they were fiction and not a widely practice thing. Blood eagle is about as real as Viking helmet horns
Also… fun fact: Jack Reynor, who plays Christian, came up with the idea of running naked after the barn scene. He argued that it’s always the women who gets to be naked and vulnerable in horror films. Figured it was time to show off some of that with the men. I thought it was a rather interesting change of pace. It’s almost rare to see us men naked in horror films.
Sadly it also spells out the entire plot, so there is no tension. You just wait for these hollow characters to die instead of being interested in their personalities etc. It doesn't help that most of the actors are completely forgettable cardboard, too.
@@fraserbain6102 this movie does what is called the Hitchcockean Suspense. The fear cames not from a last minute shocker but because you know the characters are into a danger that they are unaware but the audiences know or are clued into beforehand. There's different ways to create tension and sispense and for many people what works very well is knowing that the characters are in danger but unaware, thus creating a sense of tension and impeding doom.
@@carlossaraiva8213 Yeah, we know about the bomb under the table, but we're shown exactly what's going to happen too. It's very frustrating in it's execution, to me anyway. I think it explains too much.
the wicker man (1971, which is the ONLY VERSION.) is one of my favorite movies of all time!! i've seen it an embarrassing number of times and i have a collector's edition of both versions of the film lol
The movie is like a very dark take on the wizard of Oz. The turbulence on the plane is the tornado. The yellow flowers on the trail represent the yellow brick road. Mark is the Scarecrow (no brain and stuffed with Straw), Josh is the Tinman (no emotion, very robotic about his reasons for being there), and Christian is the Cowardly Lion (no courage, literally stuffed into an animal.) Dani even sees glimpses of her sister and parents while there (like Dorothy saying she had a dream and recognizing all of her friends and family in Oz.) In the end, like Dorothy, Dani finds her way "home."
Interesting take. I like it. So, who's the good witch and the wicked witch? I'm thinking Pele is the wicked witch because he's manipulating everything. His sister, the dark l-haired girl, is the good witch because she is the mentor and the guide for "Dorothy"
This is truly the sister movie to Hereditary. Both about a cult utilizing someone's trauma over a loved one dying in a car related incident to crown them a king and queen at the end after their psyche has been reduced to nothing. One cult shrouded and hiding in the dark, one out and proud in the blazing sunlight, both cults with a member showering kindness on the protagonist to manipulate them further, the comparisons go on.
I like how the brother and ingemar and Ulf are both examples of the cult being BS. They are led to believe they are participating in this ceremony and eat the supplement to not feel pain and then realize they’ll feel everything but it’s too late and they go from their calm composure to instantly feeling all of the pain.
It's tricky, though... I haven't worked out whether they are experiencing actual physical pain, or whether they really are numbed and are doing the same communal expression of emotion thing as the rest of the Hårga outside.
It's not as scary as Hereditary, but it's such a great directed trippy Movie and it's just hard not falling in Love with Florence Pugh - she is such a likeable and talented Actress.
When Dani was crying and screaming among the women, it was a shared experience for Dani. Letting her know she's not alone in her agony. It was all part of her becoming part of a loving and caring family. Her smile at the end was showing us that she is now among a loving community that she feels a part of. TBR is right at 56:01.
I thought I had experienced family issues and past breakup trauma, until I discovered Ari’s films 🎥. There is a growing sense of unease and tension throughout the film, which IMO goes away once the yellow house burns. Dani has surrendered, and found a replacement family but the darkness has been replaced by a deceptive, luminous future. The world has turned upside down such as we saw when they drove to the village for the festival. Life has been upended forever.
I’ve gone back and watched the Hereditary reaction where Samantha screams when the mom is driving and a clicking sound interrupts complete silence … I laugh so hard every time! Can’t remember if Midsommar has an equal scene, but can’t wait!
I don’t really know if this movie scared me as much as hereditary but it’s sense of dread just made me feel awful its an awesome movie but it’s a hard rewatch for me. Also the cliff scene I would compare to the car click scene.
Don’t let this movie scare you from visiting Sweden in the summer 😊 It’s wonderful! We just like to party.. and sometimes it gets a little wild, that’s all 🤷♂️
Lol, I swear to god: The FIRST ad I got now, watching your reaction (in Germany) was from some travel bureau. The only spoken line was (in German): "The quickest way to Denmark and Sweden!...." 😅🤭🤭🤭😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sorry to say that you missed this years Midsummer fest by a whole month but it you can wait one year I can promise that you will receive a special reception :)
And this is how Florence Pugh made her apperance. And with such a banger. Loved her in everything after that as well. So much talent. And the movie: well, disturbing from start to finish. Ari Aster is just great. Waiting for more from him. So good. The disturbance in your faces was fascinating to watch. 😇
As a swede I can confirm everything is completely true and common practice. No I’m kidding ofcourse. The only true parts of the celebration is basically a bit how ppl dress sometimes, the dancing around the pole (not the “to the last”-person thing tho) and that there’s drinking and feasting. Irl it’s just very much a long day of drinking ALOT and eating good with your friends and family. And playing some (non deadly) games. Under the midnight sun hehe
My understanding of Josh's character is that his flaw is his single minded focus on his work. That's why he's so oblivious to what's going on around him. That's also why he'd take the risk of photographing the book. When Mark, who was sitting close to Josh, is lead away to his death we can see that Josh doesn't even notice. Everyone in this friend group is flawed and that's what makes them easy targets. I think Simon and Connie were the only ones who were paying attention to things and that's why they were killed first.
Aster really knows how to make you feel uneasy and disgusted at the same time this movie is very simply and yet it makes me feel something refreshing in the horror genre
Two of the sharpest reactors. They balance commenting and paying attention far better than most. And great job with this film. You guys were so on point and switched on from the start
Enjoyed this reaction, Definitely a weird film You need to watch something light hearted and bittersweet surreal comedy like Ghost World. Absolutely underrated classic!
" _That's_ what the giant hammer's for?!" I nearly choked to death on my Dr. Pepper XD I watched this in an empty theatre (matinee). The drug scenes and increasing insanity on the big screen felt like being trapped in a fever dream. Love this movie on so many levels. (Also, nice catch... the director specifically wanted horror in broad daylight)
Throughout the film, there are hidden images in the background. When they take Dani on that platform, her sister's dead face can be seen in the trees in the background. There are a few more, but I haven't taken the time to look for them.
Can't wait until you see "Talk to me" - one of my favorite disturbing modern horror movies. And the original "The Omen" from the 1970's too (although pacing is slower)
The MayQueen dance ritual is based on the old folklore of "Hårgadansen" where the Devil disguised as a fiddler appeared in Hårga (which is where the movie is supposed to take place) and lured all the youths in the community to dance for hours to their deaths.
Sam's face through the entire reaction was exactly my expression watching this movie lol- definitely one I won't ever re-watch but I somehow love seeing a reaction to it. This director definitely has a style, we'll give him them that!
In summary, for me, the movie is about grief, loss, and recovery. The symbolism is scattered throughout, sprinkled with some old fashioned revenge horror. Great reactions guys!
I understand your view. But, her smile at the end ( which you dont see the entire film) made me think of closure. We ofc never "recover", time just softens the edges for most
you fall for that character? yikes. i'm not getting anywhere near that mess. that girl would drag you so far down into her abyss you'll think hell shat you out the other side.
@@angel-xi6ie there's nothing about this movie that should make someone say oh yeah this is the movie that made me fall for Florence, when 99% of the movie she's sad/crying lol like wtf.
Well now Beau Is Afraid has to be put up on a poll in the future. The only issue will be deciding what genre it should be under. Horror? Comedy? Psychological art-film? Domestic drama? It might just be easiest to call it a horror comedy, it may be the only movie I have ever seen that is intentionally comedic by way of making everything so excessively frightening that it breaks your brain and you laugh. I know a lot of people were frustrated and dissatisfied by that film, and I think all the criticism is very valid, but it’s still a very unique movie I think everyone should see at least once to form their own opinion on.
Hooray, you're watching Midsommar, my fave viewer baffler! 🤩 The guaranteed stunned silence when the end credits hit the screen - lol! It's such an incredible one, I very much understand people either love it or hate it. After my stunned silence, I rushed to find it online and BINGE it! Hope it didn't leave you too traumatized. 💗
Love this film. This really sticks with you afterwards. Even though the ending is a bit too close to The Wicker Man, it stands on its own and has a great story.
I love this movie, the more i watch it the more different thing i notice. This movie really resonated with me because at the time i was grieving, and Florence's performance was just outstanding.
Sooo, im guessing there is no point in me inviting you to pop on over for next years Midsommar here in Sweden? Thing is... We could use a few new people next year... Why? Oh, no reason. 😏
While I think this is probably best described as “horror,” I find it more unsettling/disturbing than horrifying. Although maybe the real horror only comes later, as the story lingers with you, haunts you.
I love this movie so much. It's actually very beautiful how it ends. She goes from crying to smiling because now she found her new family where she is automatically accepted and loved. They will sympathize with her like when they cried with her when she was hurt about getting cheated on 🥰
@@teresas8173 It was intended to be a happy ending. The director said "she liberates herself and finds a new family" How is it not a happy ending when the main character has a huge smile on her face and is obviously happy for the 1st time in the story? It is a matter of perspective. I know it is fictional but I would say look beyond your ideas of what is normal. I am American and in real life we constantly judge other cultures around the world while simultaneously American culture is extremely unhealthy as a whole.
17:27 ~ the old codger is Björn Andrésen. In the 70s at 15 he was designated "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World" and there's an interesting documentary of the same title. His image greatly inspired male characters in manga & anime in the 70s and 80s. Trailer's worth a quick glimpse on TH-cam.
I thought about this while watching this . Do you think they somehow weaponized the tick disease? Tickborn encephalitis causes paralysis and difficult speech and that’s what was wrong with Christian at the end
I got an even weirder one for you, Under the Skin (2013) starring Scarlett Johansson. It's a trip you won't forget. The Neon Demon (2016) is another intensely strange movie.
I felt like this the first time. A few explainer videos, and rewatch several months later, and now it's one of my favorite movies. There's SO much going on, it takes a little work
Out of Asters 3 films, my personal favorite is Beau Is Afraid. It's such a crazy journey of a film. It's weird, beautiful, unorthodox, funny, scary and and just about everything else!
i'll never forget seeing this in theaters and the screen abruptly cutting to black during Dani's nightmare where exhaust pours out of her mouth. we were all sitting there in nervous silence for what felt like ten straight minutes before someone thought to go tell an employee the movie done broke lmfao anyway this movie is great! folk horror has so much going on as a genre, i'm a huge simp for any folk horror story
Tripping time varies depending on what it is that you end up taking. It usually takes 30 mins to an hour + to kick in, but when it does you're on a ride for at least 6 to 8 hours +. Do not partake unless you are prepared. It's not like alcohol or other things where you can just go to sleep to wear it off.
Did you notice what was in the trees when they are carrying her along on the litter near the end? That was my fave little touch in the movie. I saw both versions of the movie, not sure I'd ever watch it again either, It was well made but just wasn't interesting enough for me to make me want to watch it over and over. Get Martyrs (2008) and some sequels to franchises you started on next horror poll. Thanks.
This is definitely a strange movie and I don't fault anyone who doesn't get the point of it. I think you have to have been through a bit of trauma yourself or be close to someone who had trauma to fully get it. I'm pretty sure Christian had a say in whether he would "mate" with the girl or not. He would die regardless (though he didn't know that), but the mating was optional. You can see him struggling with the decision (right before drinking the drug during the may queen dance competition). We don't see the whole conversation between Christian and the "elder lady", but I think we can assume he accepted since he's been into the girl since their first encounter when she kicks him (he immediately leaves Dani to join the dancing) and he's been wanting to leave Dani for more than a year. And I don't think Dani chose Christian only because of the drugs and the "cheating". Here are some things to think about: in the beginning of the movie we see she's already suffering because of her sister's issues and having issues of her own (she's taking medication). She is super dependent on Christian while he's pretty much checked out of the relationship for a year now. Then she loses all her family at once in a horrible way and her boyfriend offers virtually no emotional support at all. She's craving for any kind of empathy, from anyone. Then she meets this community who shares EVERYTHING including each other's pain (they all scream when one of them is pain). She's super vulnerable (mentally) and they use that to manipulate her into feeling "safe" and "home" (remember when Pelle asked her is Christian felt like "home" to her). Her choosing Christian was her accepting to be part of this community and accepting their customs and finally cutting off that dependency she had of him. It wasn't just revenge for his cheating. And just to be clear: i'm not saying she had the right to do that, it's all very fucked up, i'm just explaining what i think it all means.
There’s a really interesting point there about taking responsibility. There are themes in this movie about not being in control of yourself or being under the influence of someone/something else. Even Dani’s sister did what she did because of an illness beyond her control. Where people have agency and control of their actions and where they don’t is one of the big tensions of this movie. How and when are you an independent being?
Simon got Blood Eagled, supposedly a viking practice (but doubtful it actually happened). They pulled his lungs out through his back while he was still alive. If you watch that scene again, you can see them breathing.
I believe Midsommar is about grief, depression, brainwashing and the deep need to be seen, understood and heard - the strong desire to belong to some place or community.
exactly...and Cults. thats how Cults recruit.
Dani was in an emotionally vulnerable state, allowing the cult to manipulate her, which is exactly how cults recruit new members
*slowly turns and stares at both woke and MAGA people*
@@masamune2984The woke are the ones that are manipulated by consuming a censored and safe-spaced narrative. Lol.
I was away on vacation and by the time I came back to my college town, the movie was nearly done with its run. I caught THE VERY LAST screening of the movie. The showing started from 2200 onwards, and I was THE ONLY PERSON in the theatre. Just me.
At various points I kept questioning if I was actually seeing something in the movie or like hallucinating stuff lol. When the trees and flowers etc started to warp and pulse, I thought I was going a lil crazy. And there was no one in that dark, lonely theatre to confirm my suspicions.
I then had to bike back home in the dark, past midnight. I started walking up a steep hill with my bike near the end of my journey. That's when I saw a man slowly, creepily, waving at me from a window in a house. I nearly JUMPED OUT of my skin, only to realize that I had just seen the silhouette of a potted plant and some knick-knack next to it, placed on a window sill.
I only managed to calm down after eating some 2min noodles, and watching interviews with the director and the cast.
11/10 movie watching experience
Never happened.
As a Swede i feel like i should explain some things haha; the whole numbers thing is based on the number 9, the number 9 was very important to vikings. At 17:21 they're speaking Norse if i recall which is the precursor to Swedish so yes and no to it being Swedish lol. The stuff they're drinking is "Snaps" which is it's own thing but it's pretty similar to vodka and consumed during Midsommar and Christmas. The story behind the cliff thing, "Ättestupa", is also a viking thing where you would willingly commit senicide to get to Valhalla if you didn't die in battle. The redhead is 15 because they mention "byxmyndig" i remember and 15 is the age of consent in Sweden. At 33:55, the guy in the shed is alive as they did a "Blodörn" aka "Blood eagle" which was a viking torture/ritual method where, long story short, you split the persons ribs from the back and pull the lungs out and they sort of appear like an eagle and you slowly die.
This clears so much up...aaaaaand makes some of it worse 😂😂😂 Thank you!!
man, vikings were fucking wild
Skål! 🇸🇪
Borde bjuda dom på nästa års midsommar :)
Friendly reminder that the "blood eagle" was likely not a thing. I'm no historian but from what I've learned there's no evidence from the time period that it happened, and all the sources are from later Christian writing hundreds of years later or something. Even if there were stories about it from the Vikings, it could easily be that they were fiction and not a widely practice thing. Blood eagle is about as real as Viking helmet horns
Also… fun fact: Jack Reynor, who plays Christian, came up with the idea of running naked after the barn scene. He argued that it’s always the women who gets to be naked and vulnerable in horror films. Figured it was time to show off some of that with the men. I thought it was a rather interesting change of pace. It’s almost rare to see us men naked in horror films.
its not a good look. if women are naked and scared, its bad, if men are naked and scared, it shows better and therefor is even worse. hehe
We need more of that lol
@@liilyanarose plus, Jack is hot!
I’m not going to lie, my man’s was looking good. He was cooking with that scene
U.S. Customs : "Anything to declare?"
: "Yeah, don't go to Sweden."
classic
@@YoureMrLebowski Yeah...well...that's just like...your opinion, man. ;-)
(as a Dudeist Priest, I couldn't help it)
Snatched that, did ya?
@@jakerscythe Definitely likes dags.
*Cousin Avi:* "Yes! Sweden.... You know, pickled herring, meatballs, lingonberry sauce. Great scenery, great blondes. Fucking ABBA.... Sweden!"
9:34 i love when The Schmitts tilt their heads in unison. too cute. 😊
I genuinely love watching people watch Midsommar for the first time. No one expects what this movie gives you. Very entertaining reaction!
I went as May Queen for Halloween last year and a mom stopped me during Trick or Treating saying “that movie put me in therapy” lol 😂
She's probably one of many
A horror story that unfolds in bright sunlight, surrounded by flowers, and people dressed in white and pastel colors. That makes it fairly unique.
Have you not seen The Wicker Man (1973)?
Sadly it also spells out the entire plot, so there is no tension. You just wait for these hollow characters to die instead of being interested in their personalities etc.
It doesn't help that most of the actors are completely forgettable cardboard, too.
@@fraserbain6102 this movie does what is called the Hitchcockean Suspense. The fear cames not from a last minute shocker but because you know the characters are into a danger that they are unaware but the audiences know or are clued into beforehand. There's different ways to create tension and sispense and for many people what works very well is knowing that the characters are in danger but unaware, thus creating a sense of tension and impeding doom.
@@carlossaraiva8213
Yeah, we know about the bomb under the table, but we're shown exactly what's going to happen too. It's very frustrating in it's execution, to me anyway.
I think it explains too much.
@@fraserbain6102 again,.for many people this k8nd of foreshadowing works very well. It has to work so well that filmmaker still use it to this day.
Saw this film in theaters, great experience. Folk horror like Midsommar and The Wicker Man are films I'll never forget.
the wicker man (1971, which is the ONLY VERSION.) is one of my favorite movies of all time!! i've seen it an embarrassing number of times and i have a collector's edition of both versions of the film lol
Legit messed me up for weeks after, this movie.
@@fauxrowsdower7610 saw it a few years ago, and woah
@@chanceneck8072 same
@@fauxrowsdower7610 1973 😉😊
The movie is like a very dark take on the wizard of Oz. The turbulence on the plane is the tornado. The yellow flowers on the trail represent the yellow brick road. Mark is the Scarecrow (no brain and stuffed with Straw), Josh is the Tinman (no emotion, very robotic about his reasons for being there), and Christian is the Cowardly Lion (no courage, literally stuffed into an animal.) Dani even sees glimpses of her sister and parents while there (like Dorothy saying she had a dream and recognizing all of her friends and family in Oz.) In the end, like Dorothy, Dani finds her way "home."
Interesting take. I like it.
So, who's the good witch and the wicked witch?
I'm thinking Pele is the wicked witch because he's manipulating everything.
His sister, the dark l-haired girl, is the good witch because she is the mentor and the guide for "Dorothy"
This is truly the sister movie to Hereditary. Both about a cult utilizing someone's trauma over a loved one dying in a car related incident to crown them a king and queen at the end after their psyche has been reduced to nothing. One cult shrouded and hiding in the dark, one out and proud in the blazing sunlight, both cults with a member showering kindness on the protagonist to manipulate them further, the comparisons go on.
Next: The Original 1973 version of The Wicker Man (Directors cut) You'll see where Midsommer got some of its inspiration. I recommended it 😊
The look on Samantha's face at the end, LMAOOO, I'm dying- "is it over?'
As a Swede i can confirm this is 100% what its like :DDDDDDD
I like how the brother and ingemar and Ulf are both examples of the cult being BS. They are led to believe they are participating in this ceremony and eat the supplement to not feel pain and then realize they’ll feel everything but it’s too late and they go from their calm composure to instantly feeling all of the pain.
They do that to make them relax probably and accept their faith when believing it won't hurt
It's tricky, though... I haven't worked out whether they are experiencing actual physical pain, or whether they really are numbed and are doing the same communal expression of emotion thing as the rest of the Hårga outside.
It's not as scary as Hereditary, but it's such a great directed trippy Movie and it's just hard not falling in Love with Florence Pugh - she is such a likeable and talented Actress.
When Dani was crying and screaming among the women, it was a shared experience for Dani. Letting her know she's not alone in her agony. It was all part of her becoming part of a loving and caring family. Her smile at the end was showing us that she is now among a loving community that she feels a part of. TBR is right at 56:01.
I thought I had experienced family issues and past breakup trauma, until I discovered Ari’s films 🎥. There is a growing sense of unease and tension throughout the film, which IMO goes away once the yellow house burns. Dani has surrendered, and found a replacement family but the darkness has been replaced by a deceptive, luminous future. The world has turned upside down such as we saw when they drove to the village for the festival. Life has been upended forever.
Strangest movie you've ever seen until you see The Lighthouse!
I would say "Mandy" rivals The Lighthouse in weirdness.
Bad luck to kill a seabird 😱
@@j0ser1 Just wait until they see Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom or Eraserhead.
Hope they like lobster.
@@DefunctGames Eraserhead made me feel insane.
I’ve gone back and watched the Hereditary reaction where Samantha screams when the mom is driving and a clicking sound interrupts complete silence … I laugh so hard every time! Can’t remember if Midsommar has an equal scene, but can’t wait!
I don’t really know if this movie scared me as much as hereditary but it’s sense of dread just made me feel awful its an awesome movie but it’s a hard rewatch for me. Also the cliff scene I would compare to the car click scene.
@@jackgreenway4679 I think that’s an accurate assessment. Pretty much sums it up for me.
Don’t let this movie scare you from visiting Sweden in the summer 😊 It’s wonderful! We just like to party.. and sometimes it gets a little wild, that’s all 🤷♂️
Yeah that's what they said in this movie until there bodies were cooking in a barn lmao jk
Also it was filmed in Budapest
@@E84-l4g not every one can be a winner :)
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Lol, I swear to god: The FIRST ad I got now, watching your reaction (in Germany) was from some travel bureau.
The only spoken line was (in German): "The quickest way to Denmark and Sweden!...."
😅🤭🤭🤭😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sorry to say that you missed this years Midsummer fest by a whole month but it you can wait one year I can promise that you will receive a special reception :)
And this is how Florence Pugh made her apperance. And with such a banger. Loved her in everything after that as well. So much talent. And the movie: well, disturbing from start to finish. Ari Aster is just great. Waiting for more from him. So good. The disturbance in your faces was fascinating to watch. 😇
As a swede I can confirm everything is completely true and common practice. No I’m kidding ofcourse. The only true parts of the celebration is basically a bit how ppl dress sometimes, the dancing around the pole (not the “to the last”-person thing tho) and that there’s drinking and feasting. Irl it’s just very much a long day of drinking ALOT and eating good with your friends and family. And playing some (non deadly) games. Under the midnight sun hehe
My understanding of Josh's character is that his flaw is his single minded focus on his work. That's why he's so oblivious to what's going on around him. That's also why he'd take the risk of photographing the book. When Mark, who was sitting close to Josh, is lead away to his death we can see that Josh doesn't even notice. Everyone in this friend group is flawed and that's what makes them easy targets. I think Simon and Connie were the only ones who were paying attention to things and that's why they were killed first.
I love how you measure film lengths in terms of baby-nap times!😊
Aster really knows how to make you feel uneasy and disgusted at the same time this movie is very simply and yet it makes me feel something refreshing in the horror genre
Honestly, Ari aster movies are very similar to Stanley Kubrick movies. They’re cryptic, strange, long, and have the biggest WTH endings.
32:19 "Damn, is that just like Viagra smoke?" -TBR
Two of the sharpest reactors. They balance commenting and paying attention far better than most. And great job with this film. You guys were so on point and switched on from the start
Samantha: Hereditary was the most disturbing experience we ever had...
Midsommar: hold my beer!
14:50 "Whoa! WTF? A bear in a cage?" TBR 🧸😆
Enjoyed this reaction, Definitely a weird film
You need to watch something light hearted and bittersweet surreal comedy like Ghost World. Absolutely underrated classic!
“That’s the least surprising thing they’ve done.” 😂
" _That's_ what the giant hammer's for?!" I nearly choked to death on my Dr. Pepper XD
I watched this in an empty theatre (matinee). The drug scenes and increasing insanity on the big screen felt like being trapped in a fever dream. Love this movie on so many levels. (Also, nice catch... the director specifically wanted horror in broad daylight)
Throughout the film, there are hidden images in the background. When they take Dani on that platform, her sister's dead face can be seen in the trees in the background.
There are a few more, but I haven't taken the time to look for them.
Can't wait until you see "Talk to me" - one of my favorite disturbing modern horror movies. And the original "The Omen" from the 1970's too (although pacing is slower)
Talk To Me is not a remake of The Omen, what are you TALKING about???
The MayQueen dance ritual is based on the old folklore of "Hårgadansen" where the Devil disguised as a fiddler appeared in Hårga (which is where the movie is supposed to take place) and lured all the youths in the community to dance for hours to their deaths.
"Viagara smoke" 🤣🤣 That killed me
Sam's face through the entire reaction was exactly my expression watching this movie lol- definitely one I won't ever re-watch but I somehow love seeing a reaction to it. This director definitely has a style, we'll give him them that!
- “I can’t get that scene out of my head.”
- “which one?”
- “the head.”
- “which one?”
Ari Aster's only made three movies, so you guys only have to watch one more to be up to date on his catalog! Beau Is Afraid. Y'all are so lucky!
In summary, for me, the movie is about grief, loss, and recovery. The symbolism is scattered throughout, sprinkled with some old fashioned revenge horror. Great reactions guys!
I don’t know it’s about recovery
I understand your view. But, her smile at the end ( which you dont see the entire film) made me think of closure. We ofc never "recover", time just softens the edges for most
"I would not ever watch this movie again…"
But there is a Director’s Extended Cut.
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Man this movie made me fall for Florence and also made me not trust reddish tinted drinks 😂
you fall for that character? yikes. i'm not getting anywhere near that mess. that girl would drag you so far down into her abyss you'll think hell shat you out the other side.
@@penoyer79 I got a thing for short blondes 🤪
@@penoyer79”for Florence” they mean the actress
@@angel-xi6ie i know but still...
@@angel-xi6ie there's nothing about this movie that should make someone say oh yeah this is the movie that made me fall for Florence, when 99% of the movie she's sad/crying lol like wtf.
Well now Beau Is Afraid has to be put up on a poll in the future.
The only issue will be deciding what genre it should be under. Horror? Comedy? Psychological art-film? Domestic drama?
It might just be easiest to call it a horror comedy, it may be the only movie I have ever seen that is intentionally comedic by way of making everything so excessively frightening that it breaks your brain and you laugh.
I know a lot of people were frustrated and dissatisfied by that film, and I think all the criticism is very valid, but it’s still a very unique movie I think everyone should see at least once to form their own opinion on.
Beau Is Afraid is really almost an essay. A kind of horror/comedy essay about family anxiety.
As a huge Ari Aster fan, I saw Beau is Afraid in the movie theater. It's my favourite film of that year.
Wow, this weird movie ends up being more unsettling than Hereditary and is proof that Aster is a potential horror master.
Absolutely 100% agree.
Your faces during this whole movie 😂 😂
Hooray, you're watching Midsommar, my fave viewer baffler! 🤩 The guaranteed stunned silence when the end credits hit the screen - lol! It's such an incredible one, I very much understand people either love it or hate it. After my stunned silence, I rushed to find it online and BINGE it! Hope it didn't leave you too traumatized. 💗
Such a great reaction 😂 love you both ❤️
What a wild movie! Much love back to you guys! ❤
This film wouldn't exist without "The Wicker Man" with Christopher Lee. The Original from the 70s, not that Nick Cage Remake.
Love this film. This really sticks with you afterwards. Even though the ending is a bit too close to The Wicker Man, it stands on its own and has a great story.
Thumbs up one second into the video just because you guys have such good vibes it makes me happy. 👍
"The girls were cutting their stuff", lol;)
that killed me 🤣
@8:59 of all the things in this movie, the biggest unbelievable moment was the leg room 🤣
Two sentence synopsis: Dani loses her family. Dani finds a new family.
I love this movie, the more i watch it the more different thing i notice. This movie really resonated with me because at the time i was grieving, and Florence's performance was just outstanding.
Sooo, im guessing there is no point in me inviting you to pop on over for next years Midsommar here in Sweden?
Thing is... We could use a few new people next year... Why? Oh, no reason. 😏
While I think this is probably best described as “horror,” I find it more unsettling/disturbing than horrifying. Although maybe the real horror only comes later, as the story lingers with you, haunts you.
"Look at the leg room! That's not a real plane!!!" 😂😂😂 That's definitely the most unrealistic thing in this movie 🙃
As a dane I can confirm, all swedish people are like that.
"Look at the leg room." That's exactly what I said. And it wasn't even the emergency exit row.
I love this movie so much. It's actually very beautiful how it ends. She goes from crying to smiling because now she found her new family where she is automatically accepted and loved. They will sympathize with her like when they cried with her when she was hurt about getting cheated on 🥰
Her new horrific and unhealthy family … it wasn’t a happy ending at all.
@@teresas8173 It was intended to be a happy ending. The director said "she liberates herself and finds a new family" How is it not a happy ending when the main character has a huge smile on her face and is obviously happy for the 1st time in the story? It is a matter of perspective. I know it is fictional but I would say look beyond your ideas of what is normal. I am American and in real life we constantly judge other cultures around the world while simultaneously American culture is extremely unhealthy as a whole.
Absolutely love this movie but I totally get it if anyone doesn’t like it. It’s a love it or hate it kinda movie
When you said, “Okay,” at the end of the movie I lost it 😂
I lol'd when TBR said "are they gonna get chucked off this cliff?" 😂😂 Idk why but it really got me. 😂
It’s actually true that old people in Viking times were forced to jump to there deaths or be finished of if they survived the fall
Great to see you guys again!!!
You finally got one past the blockers!!
"Ruben's also here?" 😂 You both looked so stressed out.
Nice!
This is, without a doubt, one of the most messed up horror movies ever made.
Could call this a romcom imo? Dany finally leaves her abusive boyfriend and falls in love with a cult. Ends up Queen
Most accurate tripping in movies re: everything "breathing"
But ive never seen grass grow through my hand lol.
17:27 ~ the old codger is Björn Andrésen. In the 70s at 15 he was designated "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World" and there's an interesting documentary of the same title. His image greatly inspired male characters in manga & anime in the 70s and 80s. Trailer's worth a quick glimpse on TH-cam.
one of the best movies in recent years.
I thought about this while watching this .
Do you think they somehow weaponized the tick disease?
Tickborn encephalitis causes paralysis and difficult speech and that’s what was wrong with Christian at the end
I clicked on this so fast! I couldn’t wait to see your reaction!😂
React to the film: THE COLLECTOR (2009), a very tense, brutal and underrated home invasion horror, it's worth checking out.
Glad to see this tonight. Sorry that you've had trouble posting new reactions.
I'm glad you two got a reaction through, ❤
1:53 i hope they enjoy... 😎
That legroom on the plane 😂 That’s beyond even the most first of all first class’s 😂
One of my worst fears...being betrayed by a close friend. To the point of death. Can't even imagine.
I got an even weirder one for you, Under the Skin (2013) starring Scarlett Johansson. It's a trip you won't forget.
The Neon Demon (2016) is another intensely strange movie.
Under the Skin stuck with me for a completely different reason than the plot.. If ya know, ya know. 😂
@@TheJohhnyE Indeed I do
I felt like this the first time. A few explainer videos, and rewatch several months later, and now it's one of my favorite movies. There's SO much going on, it takes a little work
Out of Asters 3 films, my personal favorite is Beau Is Afraid. It's such a crazy journey of a film. It's weird, beautiful, unorthodox, funny, scary and and just about everything else!
Yay! You guys got chairs!!!
I laughed when you guys said you would lose your appetite.
This has a spiritual connection to the The Wicker Man in its commune & pagan themes.
Go glad you guys were able to get this out. Can't wait for the Dune part 2 reaction
Love these reactions!❤
i'll never forget seeing this in theaters and the screen abruptly cutting to black during Dani's nightmare where exhaust pours out of her mouth. we were all sitting there in nervous silence for what felt like ten straight minutes before someone thought to go tell an employee the movie done broke lmfao anyway this movie is great! folk horror has so much going on as a genre, i'm a huge simp for any folk horror story
Tripping time varies depending on what it is that you end up taking.
It usually takes 30 mins to an hour + to kick in, but when it does you're on a ride for at least 6 to 8 hours +.
Do not partake unless you are prepared.
It's not like alcohol or other things where you can just go to sleep to wear it off.
Actually quite a natural seque from a romcom to Midsommar.
Did you notice what was in the trees when they are carrying her along on the litter near the end? That was my fave little touch in the movie. I saw both versions of the movie, not sure I'd ever watch it again either, It was well made but just wasn't interesting enough for me to make me want to watch it over and over. Get Martyrs (2008) and some sequels to franchises you started on next horror poll. Thanks.
This is definitely a strange movie and I don't fault anyone who doesn't get the point of it. I think you have to have been through a bit of trauma yourself or be close to someone who had trauma to fully get it.
I'm pretty sure Christian had a say in whether he would "mate" with the girl or not. He would die regardless (though he didn't know that), but the mating was optional. You can see him struggling with the decision (right before drinking the drug during the may queen dance competition). We don't see the whole conversation between Christian and the "elder lady", but I think we can assume he accepted since he's been into the girl since their first encounter when she kicks him (he immediately leaves Dani to join the dancing) and he's been wanting to leave Dani for more than a year.
And I don't think Dani chose Christian only because of the drugs and the "cheating". Here are some things to think about: in the beginning of the movie we see she's already suffering because of her sister's issues and having issues of her own (she's taking medication). She is super dependent on Christian while he's pretty much checked out of the relationship for a year now. Then she loses all her family at once in a horrible way and her boyfriend offers virtually no emotional support at all. She's craving for any kind of empathy, from anyone. Then she meets this community who shares EVERYTHING including each other's pain (they all scream when one of them is pain). She's super vulnerable (mentally) and they use that to manipulate her into feeling "safe" and "home" (remember when Pelle asked her is Christian felt like "home" to her). Her choosing Christian was her accepting to be part of this community and accepting their customs and finally cutting off that dependency she had of him. It wasn't just revenge for his cheating.
And just to be clear: i'm not saying she had the right to do that, it's all very fucked up, i'm just explaining what i think it all means.
There’s a really interesting point there about taking responsibility. There are themes in this movie about not being in control of yourself or being under the influence of someone/something else. Even Dani’s sister did what she did because of an illness beyond her control. Where people have agency and control of their actions and where they don’t is one of the big tensions of this movie. How and when are you an independent being?
Hey guys, just in case you didn't know, season 6 of Cobra Kia is on Netflix!!!!
"Should i not do the motions?" 😂
Drugs and circles was the best answer to that question ever. Very percise.
Simon got Blood Eagled, supposedly a viking practice (but doubtful it actually happened). They pulled his lungs out through his back while he was still alive. If you watch that scene again, you can see them breathing.