I am a fan of horror movies, but this is plain trash, avoid it at all costs and use your money for something else

I loved the cinematography and the soundtrack. The story was just long and boring with little to no payoff. I’ll never see this movie again.

It’s up there with Suspiria, Mother!, The Witch, and of course Hereditary.

Great movie

The directors cut is included in the extras area.

I suggest you watch that version it adds about 25 min to the story woven into different areas from the theatrical version

To intelligent and deep of a movie for the 1 star idiots.

They should rent a Sesame Street Movie.

More their speed

this is by far one of the weirdest and most disturbing movies I have ever seen.

What an insane movie!! I think the reason this movie is so polarizing is because it’s not a typical “horror” film. The visuals of this movie are what make it what it is. Between the trippy scenes, the setting, and the fact that it’s constantly light out make for a truly awkward experience. I couldn’t help but feel extremely anxious the entire time, and just uneasy. You know this cult is capable of crazy things, but you’re just anticipating it the whole time. Ari Aster does an incredible job with the slow burn effect, and almost wears you out mentally. Almost felt like I was tripping at a certain point lol!! Also to comment on the length I think it was just right. If it was too short it just wouldn’t have had the same vibe. All in all I enjoyed it and would recommend it, but be aware it may not be something for everyone.

So boom till this day I still didn’t know what the f was going on and I punch air till this day for wasting my money on this because at the end I was like ?????? Riddled with questions

This movie is definitely overhyped.

Creative, artistic and unpredictable

Everything I want in a new film

Stunning cinematography. Great movie.

This film was great, it was disturbing and beautiful to look at. Unlike Heredatery though, the dangers here are more palpable as opposed to supernatural.

Great film but watch it and watch it well.

One of my favorite movies of 2019. Such a great horror movie. Apple TV App HDR download issues are fixed. Now it’s 5 stars review!

Pre-ordered this because the Blu-ray was to only be released on standard Blu-ray because iTunes was offering the 4K edition of it. After 4 supports calls and two returns iTunes could never figure out why the movie was only playing in HD. What I noticed and told them was in the iTunes store it showed it as purchased in 4K their but when I opened my "TV" app on my iPhone or Apple 4K tv it said "HD" next to the title. They could never figure it out so they refunded my money for the 2nd time. As of writing it looks like the movie is now only offered in standard "HD" where as on 9/24-9-25 it was offered as 4K. False advertising

If I could give no stars I would this movie is garbage worse 2 hours of my life I will never get back the acting is beyond sucky the plot there is no plot

It’s a slow pace movie with great shots and smart script writing but the last 30 min will blow your mind away

I really enjoyed Hereditary, so when I heard of Ari Aster’s next project, Midsommar, I knew it was an immediate must watch.

Well crafted, with beautiful lush cinematography, the perfectionism and attention to detail, of which has become Aster’s hallmarks, are ever present. Certainly, director Ari Aster has made a name for himself—while also redefining modern horror.

So what’s the problem?

To get to the point: the suspension of disbelief is stretched reaaaalllly thin. There will be some spoilers ahead.

The event that kicks the film into high-gear is the main characters’ witnessing the villager’s ceremony, culminating in ritualistic suicide. We see 2 elders willingly dive off of a cliff, onto sharp rocks below. To make matters worse, one of the elders does not immediately die, and is swiftly killed off via blows to the head with a maul by some villagers. It is incredibly gorey and gruesome.

So, after witnessing this ridiculous sight, what do our main characters do? Well, a whole lot of nothing. Their reactions are so devoid from reality, it immediately draws attention to the bad writing. Or at least, the intentional writing of dumb characters to justify plot. Just so I’m emphatic with how ridiculous this becomes in the film: these people just witnessed ritualistic suicide AND murder (one of the elders did NOT immediately die, and is then KILLED), and at most our group reacts like they just lost the Super Bowl. Really? No running. No shouts. Not even thoughts or discussions within our group about potentially leaving. Oh, and our group just conveniently ignores that a significant member of the group has already been through an insane traumatic event already.

Now, I’m positive director-writer Ari Aster saw the incredible leap in believability that this scene would require, so as means to justify it, one of the characters later, when asked, espouses that his tamed reaction (or lack thereof) is due to wanting to keep an “open mind”, and that our traditions of “sticking our elders in nursing homes” may be equally terrifying to outsiders.

Like, that’s the moral equivalence that this dummy is drawing. Retirement homes are on par with ritualistic suicide and murder. Someone (Ari Aster) actually wrote this character.

I know bad writing when I see it. And intentionally writing dumb characters with a huge lapses of judgement, in order to drive plot, is just hack. That’s not to suggest characters can’t be dumb and flawed, but that those attributes need to treated with better sophistication. We are following a group comprised of Ph.D students.

Overall, beautiful film. It’s simply disappointing to see such well-crafted work succumbing to bad writing.

It is unusual that I regret seeing a movie. This movie simply never goes anywhere and by the end, there’s no resolution for what amounts to innocent people becoming victims of a cult. I genuinely feel like I watched it for nothing and I probably won’t ever see it again.

Maybe one of my all-time favorite movies, too. It’s such a surreal and beautiful film. Great acting, direction, score and especially cinematography! Yes, it may be long (esp the director’s cut), but it’s so worth watching.

Very unique and unsettling. However a little long and drawn out. I understand they are going for atmosphere and an "intelligent kind of horror, but it would have been more effective if it were 30 min shorter. (IMO)

It was ok and everything was shot nice but like, the plot was very weak and could’ve gone a whole other direction. The actors make up for the poor plot, so it’s not that bad of a movie, just the last hour I was expecting something big and nothing came of it

I really like the movie and figured I'd like the director's cut. Unfortunately this digital purchase has been nothing but a headache.

Finding the extras on my phone required a separate app and is hidden in landscape view. Can't watch it on my Samsung Apple TV app at all, because "format not supported" despite saying right on the purchase page it will play. Can't run it on my computer at all without itunes crashing. Can't stream to my google chrome because Apple doesn't play with the competition. Airplay worked after a half hour of failures, so at least I can watch it that way.

Overall very disappointed with this movie purchase, but at least I got to see the movie again.

A masterpiece not everyone will appreciate.

i’m just gonna start with this: i love weird indie movies. i’m not easily disgusted or freaked out. this movie was god awful. no storyline, not much talking, dragged on forever. it’s great if you’re tripping on acid because of how weird it really is but for someone sober, it’s painfully boring.

if you don’t enjoy watching weird orgies with young people and old ladies this isn’t for you.

if you don’t like gore this isn’t for you. no, not action movie gore. there’s one scene in this movie that triggered my ptsd, that’s how realistically disturbing it was.

Just an absolutely incredible, yet disturbing, film. What exactly is happening and at play is a slow burn but I think that’s a good thing and ultimately tells the story in the best way possible. Highly recommend, but definitely not for younger audiences or those with weak stomachs.

Zing

Amazing cinematography. This film makes you anxious and the content shakes you to the core. It was very well made. I wouldn’t watch it again as it is long and kind of traumatizing. Amazing film, though.

Between Robert Eggers & Ari Aster, I think it’s safe to say there is hope for the future of Horror. Hail Paimon!

It’s like a horror movie made by Lady Gaga.

Y’know, it seems like most horror films these days like to see how many jump scares and gore they can have crammed into them. But Midsommar is an Ari Aster film. A REAL horror film. And when I saw it in the theater this past summer, I knew it was going to be something special. A horror film that proves it can be absolutely terrifying even in broad daylight. No excessive gore, not even a single jump scare. Just plain straight up dread; true terror. Oh, and a lot of gaslighting via psychedelic drugs. And just as with Hereditary, the end result is an unforgettable nightmare that will leave you shaking. Do yourself a favor and go watch this movie :)

On one hand, I think this the best film of 2019 thus far. On the other hand, I find it difficult to recommend because I recognize that some people will have a visceral, negative reaction to the film. It is not for everybody. It is also not a horror movie. It is deeply disturbing and ocassionally horrific, but the things we typicaly equate with a horror film either don't happen, happen off screen, or happen in ways we aren't accustomed to. It is a study of mental illness, depression, dealing with grief, and, amidst all of that, a break up movie. You will almost certainly walk away from it feeling uncomfortable. The are many great things about the film, though: Florence Pugh is brilliant in the lead, worthy of an Oscar; the cinematography, visual effects (subtly but wonderfully done), and the musical score are also highlights. I highly recommend getting this iTunes version, if you're interested in seeing the film at all, as it is, as of this writing, the only way to view the extended Director's Cut, aside from a short one-week stint it had in theaters. While there are many small additions, the real treasure here is a key scene that feels so integral to the film that I, myself, cannot now imagine the movie without it.

I can’t access the movies iTunes extra. I have everything updated and on Apple TV can’t find it. Not on iPhone either on iOS 13

Idk how to start...Hereditary wasn’t perfect either,not even scary. and now this...the story itself doesn’t have any point,just like Hereditary...just some tragic events happening to buncha no life group,but hey it has some graphical contest here and there,if that’s a plus point kek...Imo if u ask me how I’d rate it of 5 I’ll say 1/5 and that 1 goes to Swedish actors...anyways,Ari Aster...try harder ur not even close.

This movie does a tremendous job of keeping the audience on the edge of its seat throughout the whole film. They do a great job of giving you just enough information to keep the plot moving but not so much that you’ll see what’s coming next. The symbolism throughout the movie is beautiful and horrifying. It’s the best break up movie I’ve ever seen. Great job Ari Aster, can’t wait to see what you do next

After hearing about the concept of this movie and avoiding all trailers I saw this and was blown away by how beautifully shot and written this was. The setting is both beautiful and unsettling and seeing our characters journey was nothing short of suspenseful.

Ari Aster is a brilliant filmmaker and this gorgeous film is a classic.

Great movie, but...

Will not play on my tv. Will not airplay. iTunes extras nowhere to be found. What the heck? Big disappointment, why are the restrictions not listed before I purchased 🤬

This is the best breakup movie ever.

I feel like a lot of the storyline is missing. Characters disappear without explanation. I think I was edited way to heavily. I’d like to see the 4+ hr directors cut.

The movie doesn’t know which direction to head, it’s pretty much a torture porn/ horror film that tries to send a deep message, but fails miserably. I believe the director tried to copy Jordan peeles success in the horror genre yet couldn’t deliver an entertaining film. AVOID!

1 star for commiting to its ridiculous narrative till the end.

One of the best films in theaters this year! My local theater had the Unrated Cut and boy oh boy was it awesome. Definitely one to leave you thinking afterwards.

An incredible breakup film just in time for my five year relationship to come to a close. The visual / metaphorical commentary on codependency is fascinating in its own right. The comedy is so incredible I can’t even tell you how much of a rollercoaster it is. I was laughing and crying almost simultaneously. Can’t wait to see Aster’s next work!!!

Ari Aster did it again with Midsommar. It’s amazingly shot, well written, and it was brought together by a fantastic group of actors. I would recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys good films!

Ari aster does better here with the story being crafted amazing. This movie is really beautiful from the setting and the soundtrack being beautiful but also creepy. The acting omg it’s amazing from Florence Pugh delivering a amazing performance everyone else too. This is a great movie to be studied over the next years.

This movie strokes a deeper and sometimes scarier part of your inner psyche.

If you like your R-Rated nudity and sex scenes vanilla, boring and lacking in awkwardness, then Midsommar is probably not for you. Everyone else, bring the whole family... aside from that, I guess the film itself was pretty good too. Cults are a thing.

2 hours of pure art. Whoever is passing thru a break up this movie is for you. Ari Aster is the Kubrick of our time. I am waiting for the 4hours extended version. I watch it 3 times it was that good.

Midsommar is an extraordinary meditation on grief and relationships, romantic and familial. As expected, Ari Aster presents an immaculate sense of filmography, character development, and psychological torment. The uncomfortable moments are intentional. The gruesome moments are not for shock value. If you were not a fan of other A24 psychological horror films (e.g. The Witch), this one is not for you.