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Midsommar Movie Review

Name: Midsommar Movie Review
Item: Midsommar
Rating: 4
Author: Sonali Sharma

Midsommar Movie Review English Movie Review

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Review for the film " Midsommar"

Streaming On: Netflix

Runtime: 2 Hours 28 Minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 05-07-2019

Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery

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CAST & CREW

Jack Reynor

Will Poulter

Florence Pugh

Ari Aster

Lars Knudsen

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Producer:

Lars Knudsen

Patrik Andersson

Editor:

Lucian Johnston

Director:

Ari Aster

Supporting Actress:

Florence Pugh

Costume Designer:

Andrea Flesch

Art Director:

Eszter Takacs

Nille Svensson

Director of Photography:

Pawel Pogorzelski

Executive Producer:

Pelle Nilsson

Ben Rimmer

Line Producer:

Scott E Chester

Associate Producer:

Jeffrey Penman

Casting Director:

Jessica Kelly

Jeanette Klintberg

Production Manager:

Gabor Csoge

Screenplay Writer:

Ari Aster

Production Designer:

Henrik Svensson

Makeup Artist:

Anna Torjek

Special Effects Coordinator:

Gabor Kiszelly

Special Effects Technician:

Adam Szlavy

Visual Effects Coordinator:

Gergely Takacs

Sound Mixer:

Zsolt Magyar

Boom Operator:

Kreigh Carter

Gabor Erdei

Supporting Actor:

Jack Reynor

Isabelle Grill

Will Poulter

Liv Mjones

Vilhelm Blomgren

Anna Astrom

Ellora Torchia

Henrik Norlen

Levente Puczko Smith

Rebecka Johnston

Anki Larsson

Bjorn Andresen

Hampus Hallberg

Lennart R Svensson

Mats Blomgren

Balazs Megyeri

Julia Ragnarsson

Louise Peterhoff

William Jackson Harper

Archie Madekwe

Gunnel Fred

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“Midsommar” is scripted and directed by Ari Aster Ari Aster, conceived July 15, 1986, is an American >> Read More... . Patrik Andersson and Lars Knudsen Lars Knudsen is a well known Hollywood producer wh >> Read More... produced the film in association with Square Peg, B-Reel Films, and A24. Pawel Pogorzelski cranked the camera, and Lucian Johnston edited the film. Bobby Krlic Bob Krlic, also known as “The Haxan Cloak”, which >> Read More... composed the music. A24 and Nordisk Film distributed the film. The film features Florence Pugh Florence Pugh is an actress of English descent who >> Read More... , Jack Reynor Jack Reynor is an American Actor who is critically >> Read More... , Will Poulter William Jack Poulter, popularly known as Will Poul >> Read More... , William Jackson Harper, Vilhelm Blomgren, Archie Madekwe, Ellora Torchia, Gunnel Fred, Isabelle Grill, Lars Väringer, Henrik Norlén, Anders Beckman, Julia Ragnarsson, Anki Larsson, Anna Åström, Liv Mjönes, Mats Blomgren, Louise Peterhoff, Agnes Rase, Katarina Weidhagen, Björn Andrésen, Lennart R. Svensson, Tove Skeidsvoll, Anders Back and Dag Andersson.

Plot

There was a girl named Dani Ardor. She is an American psychology student. She is facing a mental trauma due to her sister committing murder-suicide. This results in her losing her family. Christian is her boyfriend. He wants to break up with her. Even his friends support it, as they consider their relationship toxic. But as her current condition is terrible, Christian was not able to do it. This results in him taking her on the journey that he and his friends were going to. The trip is a midsummer festival at Pelle's ancestral commune, the Hårga, in rural Hälsingland. This festival happens once every 90 years and is considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There were strange things were happening during this festival. What is this strangeness? What will happen to Dani Ardor? The rest of the story deals with it.

Star Performance

Florence Pugh, as Dani, did an incredible performance in the film. Her journey to escape from the traumatic experience was brilliant. Her detailing of the character was outstanding. The way she becomes the anti-hero of the storyline was excellently delivered. Jack Reynor, as Christian, did a fantastic performance in the movie. He shows the boyfriend, who is desperate to break up with his girlfriend. Everything about him was perfect. His acting was impressive. One would fear Gunnel Fred, as Siv, after watching this movie. That much impact he made in the whole movie. His appearance as the friendly elderly was scary, horrifying, and, at the same time, creepy. He did a remarkable performance in the film. All the other actors were as good as the main lead actors.

Analysis

The storyline of the film was great, creepy, horrifying, and scary. The film focus on the Central theme of a sinister cult. The film shows how traumatic experiences change us. The horror nature of the film is maintained from the start till the end. The elements of toxic masculinity, white nationalist, globalization and American imperialism, the new Cold War, male rape, and mass suicide are well portrayed in the film. The cinetomagraphy and direction were excellently done in the film. The background music and songs play a significant role in the movie. The dialogues were excellent. There was freshness in the concept; unlike other horror movies where darkness is used for horror, here it is brightness. The creepiness in the film is the highlight.

What’s There?

The film uses the horror concept significantly.
The film did not go beyond the theme.
The star cast were perfect in the film
The concept and storyline was engaging in the film.
The direction in the film was impressive.
The cinetomagraphy and the sound effects were a perfect for the scenes in the movie.

What’s Not There?

• The movie is full of confusion.

Verdict

The film has a great storyline with perfect star cast in the film. Those who love horror films will love it.

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