Boring, predictable, but pretty to look at (?)

Rating: 4/10 (4 July 2019)

I went into this film with high expectations. I disliked Hereditary but this looked extremely intriguing so I figured I would give this director another shot. Turns out I actually like Hereditary more than this film. Midsommar is technically a very well made film. Well acted and the visuals are stunning. The story is one we have seen before and offers no real shock (like Hereditary did). What you think happens happens. In fact, its way lamer than you expect. The shock in the middle of the film (which was very gory) is where the film peaks and you assume something worse is coming at the climax... but it never comes. You can see whats going to happen a mile away and you think "no way thats all that will happen something INSANE is gonna happen!!" but it doesn't. The relationship dynamic between the 2 main characters was amusing but the characters were unlikable (much like the ones in Hereditary). It took far too long to reach a conclusion most in the audience had made from the minute they arrived at the colony. The movie earns a few points for weirdness (as well as xenophobia) but it falls very flat. I had very high expectations for this film and it could have been so much more. If you would like to see excellent cinematography and bright, interesting visuals you will be happy with that aspect. I am OK with artsy horror (I am a big of Argento and the like) but this was a little TOO artsy and not enough horror. Just not for me.