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Midsommar (Ari Aster, July 3, 2019) Movie • Page 58

Discussion in 'Entertainment Forum' started by airik625, Feb 28, 2019.

  1. Brother Beck

    Trusted Supporter

    Thanks. I am definitely interested in more about Josh and Christian. He was such a shitty person but he also seemed to be the friend in the group that all of the other characters revolve around and sorta cling to. At once both mind-boggling and unfortunately incredibly realistic.

    There was a scene that explained the fact that they in-breed on purpose to produce oracles, but there were a few other times when it cut to the disfigured character and stayed there and I wasn't sure what the film was really getting at... It wasn't really something that needed more explanation at all, just something I didn't particularly understand very well.
     
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  2. Kuri44

    Guest

    Yeah you’ll enjoy the DC way more, since it really delves into the confrontation between Josh and Christian (and will make you hate Christian even more)
     
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  3. TJ Wells

    Trusted Prestigious

    Ari Aster could end up being one of the great filmmakers of this era, I think that’s
    Fully clear.
     
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  4. Kuri44

    Guest

    I already tell people that Ari aster (and Robert Eggers, respectively) already are the best directors/filmmakers of our generation. Even if (hopefully not though) those end up being their best two movies each.

    I’ve never had moviegoing experiences like I’ve had with their films. They’ve made amazing films that get better with each viewing, and I don’t think I could give any other filmmakers that kind of praise.

    Especially with Hereditary, just an outstanding film
     
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  5. atlas

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    Safdies belong there imo
     
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  6. DarkHotline

    Proud To Bathe With A Rag On A Stick Prestigious

    Hereditary is a top five horror film of the 2020’s, just a modern horror classic
     
  7. SpyKi

    You must fix your heart Supporter

    Midsommar was probably my favourite horror of the last decade if it counts. Hereditary was second, two of my all time favs.
     
  8. Fronnyfron

    Woke Up Right Handed Prestigious

    Can't forget Jordan Peele
     
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  9. Full Effect Ed

    ...In F*cking Full Effect Prestigious

    FWIW Midsommar is on sale for $7.99 on iTunes (which includes the exclusive unrated directors cut)
     
  10. wordzanddreamz

    and a millions screams...

    I really need something to watch that’s in the vein of this movie.
     
  11. xapplexpiex

    sup? Supporter

    It has similarities to High School Musical
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  12. OotyPa

    fall away

    Unfortunately I can't think of anything like it at the moment. It's super unique. Though, the original Suspiria also used bright vibrant colors to induce fear. I also just really love that movie.
     
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  13. Jake Gyllenhaal

    Wookie of the Year Supporter

    I still like the fact that when promoting the movie last year, Ari said he always viewed the movie as a dark comedy
     
  14. OotyPa

    fall away

    I feel like Gaspar Noe's Climax also touches on very similar themes. But looser plot-wise, more in-your-face.
     
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  15. xapplexpiex

    sup? Supporter

    Great rec. Inferno is great too.
     
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  16. irthesteve

    formerly irthesteve Prestigious

    Ex Mahina
     
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  17. estebanwaseaten

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    Yah I kinda thought about recommending Annihilation in terms of foreign feelings of fear but idk it's such a vastly different kind of movie so I think Ex Machina is safer
     
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  18. flask

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    Annihilation low key one of the best horror movies of the decade.
     
  19. michael_gatto

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    The OG wicker man has strong Midsommar vibes, or I guess Midsommar has strong OG wicker man vibes. But still
     
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  20. EASheartsVinyl

    Prestigious Prestigious

    Yeah, The Wicker Man is probably the ultimate answer since it drew so much from that. Quite a few Bergman movies would fit as well.

    I also just found this article that I don’t remember seeing when the movie came out, and it gives some recommendations I wouldn’t necessarily have thought about in addition to the ones we’ve mentioned already.

    Ari Aster Breaks Down 10 Movies that Inspired Midsommar | IndieWire
     
  21. Leftandleaving

    I will be okay. everything Supporter

    There are only nine films on that list
     
  22. Serenity Now

    deliver us from e-mail Supporter

    still have PTSD from that scene with the beast
     
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  23. drewinseries

    Drew

    I find a stark contrast between people who love the book, hate the movie, and love the movie, never read the book. I'm in the latter.
     
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  24. personalmaps

    citrus & cinnamon Prestigious

    I’ve seen the movie and read the book and think the movie is better. Also the author of the book is a ding dong on twitter.
     
  25. coleslawed

    Eat Pizza

    all I see is nature photos, cat posts, and book promotions. am I missing some deeper problematic stuff?