I have to say, _Midsommar_ is probably my biggest letdown of 2019. I'm not claiming it’s poorly made, but going into this after seeing last year’s excellent _Hereditary_, and with all the enthusiastic recommendations from horror fans online, I suppose I had pretty high hopes. It doesn’t sit right to admit this, but truthfully, I’m relieved I didn’t see this in a movie theater. Partly because I think I would have been…

If you’re a fan of my spoiler-free reviews, please follow my blog. This was easily among the movies I most looked forward to seeing this year. Since *Hereditary* became one of my favorite films from 2018, Ari Aster's second movie naturally captured my attention right away. Fortunately, even though *Midsommar* is only being released now in my country, I managed to avoid spoilers and any images or clips. As you migh…

_**Very poorly advertised as something it isn't; will be sure to frustrate and impress in equal measure**_ > _Methought I was enamoured of an ass._ - William Shakespeare; _A Midsummer Night's Dream_ (1595) >_Sometimes at pagan shrines they vowed_ >_offerings to idols, swore oaths_ >_that the killer of souls might come to their aid_ >_and save the people. That was their way,_ …

I typically don’t gravitate toward arthouse horror, and generally find them unappealing, but ‘Midsommar’ occupies an odd space where I didn't exactly dislike it, yet I wasn't particularly drawn in. There’s no desire on my part to delve into online discussions or interpretations of its meaning, because honestly, I just don't feel connected to it. The cinematography is the one bright spot; it’s stunning and remarkably …

The film establishes a palpable sense of anticipation and features an exceptionally impressive initial sequence, but in my view, Midsommar doesn’t quite succeed with its presentation of scenes. It spends considerable time cultivating the feeling of unease surrounding the pagan group, yet it falls short when it comes to depicting the violence later on; after such a lengthy development, the ultimate resolution feels su…