One of the most captivating and disturbing movies I've ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (5 July 2019)

It's hard to describe the movie without spoiling it but I'll try my best. It's definitely a movie that's better if you go in not knowing much about it. The film was beautifully shot and wonderfully acted. In many ways, it reminded me of classic horror movies like The Wicker Man (obviously the original and not the horrible remake). It's beautiful and horrifying all at the same time. The movie is a slow burn like Hereditary but it's really hard within the first few minutes. I almost wanted to walk out in the first few minutes. Not because it was bad, far from it. But because of how soul crushing and triggering the intro is. But the intro really sets the tone for the movie and is important for explaining why the main character feels and acts the way that she does. One of the things I love about this movie and Hereditary is how Aster doesn't shy away from pain and human suffering. It makes the movie more painful to watch, but the emotional connection is like none other (and there are scenes in Midsommar that directly mirror this communal feeling of pain and sorrow). It feels as if Aster wants you to be a part of the movie, feel the pain, sorrow, suffering, and confusion that the characters feel. At the very least, it makes for some of the best character development.
All in all, Midsommar is very far from an enjoyable experience, but it is a must see because of how masterfully crafted the entire movie is. Just be warned, many of the scenes are quite shocking (some of the plot points you can easily see coming but the visual imagery is nothing short of shocking, even if you do predict what is going to happen).