A Fascinating and Unique Blend of Terror

Rating: 9/10 (1 January 2020)

Complex, hauntingly beautiful, and by far unique, Midsommar is by far one of 2019's most original and daring films, and proves the brilliance of Ari Aster yet again. Most of what holds this film together, as with Hereditary, is the source and deep interest and involvement of the characters, and the actors portraying them. The obvious and necessary to recognize standout is by far Florence Pugh, who gives an absolutely fantastic performance as Dani. Jack Reynor and Vilhelm Blomgren also make for some eye-catching performances, but all together, the rest of the cast shines together in one big ball of crazy. The script may seem over, and yet, under-complicated, but all together proves to be an impressive mix of tension, confusion, and pure terror. It isn't as scary as Hereditary, but it does feel more realistic, making for some certainly uneasy tension. The visuals are absolutely outstanding, with its bright and colorful atmosphere making for not only a beautiful array of filmmaking, but also a sophisticated lesson on what it truly means to be a horror film. The film can be a bit hard to follow, and or slow, but it proves to be a certainly thrilling ride with many questions to still ask, and many i'm sure people will seek and follow.
My Rating: 9.25/10