Mesmerizing. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen even when I wanted to.

Rating: 10/10 (10 August 2019)

Watching this movie is like seeing something you're not supposed to witness. Some of the most brutal violence I've ever seen in a film combined with downright horrific themes and a surprising amount of beauty.
This is not a traditional horror movie. You won't be jumping and screaming but you will be wincing, covering your eyes, and maybe shedding a tear.

This film will certainly create a large divide between mature viewers and people who can't handle the extreme, starkly graphic violence and sexual content.
Those who are mature enough to handle this portion of the movie will be richly rewarded with the most beautiful cinematography of the year and a compelling story that is so raw and so searing that it will likely leave you breathless. Florence Pugh is nothing short of magical and the relationship portrayed in Midsommar is the most honest depiction of a failing love that I've ever witnessed.
I expected a LOT from Ari Aster's second film since I loved Hereditary so much, but this surpassed my expectations. Go in knowing that this movie will drain you emotionally and physically and enjoy the ride.
It's a ride worth having.