First time watching *MIDSOMMAR*!

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

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[@Darthpathfinder]

The way you two react and make comments and just point out stuff most people would miss. You guys are really doing good with these.

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

Thank you! We try our best to provide insightful commentary without talking over the movie too much 😂

[@toaster1542]

26:00 When my dad had a seizure a few years ago the few things I remember is my mom’s screams, my dad on the floor, and the noises he made. I could never accurately describe the noises I heard until I saw this scene. It’s horrifying how close it was to what I heard from my dad. It really shows how accurate Ari Aster can portray brain trauma and it’s effects on speech. It adds to the horror in my opinion since instead of an inaccurate interpretation it is something that could actually happen. It also makes those who were unfortunate enough to hear those sounds irl to feel even more uncomfortable. Ari Aster is truly a genius with horror.

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

Sorry to hear you experienced that, that sounds terrifying. You can definitely tell Ari Aster puts a LOT of emphasis on making his films feel real and it adds a lot to the horror!

[@brigettekorenek8135]

When my ex husband had his first seizure it sounded like a car accident or like a bear burping. Terrifying. Too bad he took his moms advice not to medicate and continued to have seizures for 3 years until medical professionals urged him to take medication

[@fauxrowsdower7610]

on a less serious note, i kind of love how everyone who watches this one for the first time is facepalming within like 45 seconds of christian's introduction because he's so fucking exhausting as a character lmao

[@jordanmainzinger5275]

The old man with the long hair and beard in the movie is Bjorn Anderson who was a child star that was considered extremely atractive. Hes looks influenced manga artists.

[@アキコ2003]

He also was exploited in many ways as a child actor and his story is very depressing.

[@jordanmainzinger5275]

@@アキコ2003 yes the documentary about his life is very good and sad

[@joaosantos5503]

So it's essentially a "break-up" movie. She didn't feel appreciated and she was lost, but in the end she's able to share her grief with all the cultists. She's finally "free" and experiences joy, but it's due to all the wrong reasons. She's drugged up and not herself, and that's the tragedy of it. Ari Aster juxtaposes that beautifully. From the script "She has surrendered herself to a joy known only by the insane. She is finally free. It is horrible and it is beautiful" This movie was a bit hard to grasp at first, but once you do you realize just how fucking amazing it is. Ari Aster is the king of horror.

[@MrSpannners]

I do really like that it is horror, but in broad daylight. I mean there are a few dark disturbing scenes, but most of them are completely well lit, but still make you feel horrible.

[@tgabz]

it's a garbage movie lmao

[@joaosantos5503]

@@tgabz guess you got garbage taste

[@tgabz]

@@joaosantos5503 for not liking a garbage movie? damn ok

[@johngallegos8924]

You’re the type of person to like twilight. So I’d stop commenting

[@vercoda9997]

The Old Man from the cliff - you know who - was once known as 'The Most Beautiful Youth in The World', following his role as the Victorian-era youth that a besotted, dying Dirk Bogarde keeps seeing in a funereal, wintery Venice in 'Death In Venice'. After that deeply strange but memorable film came out, that now old man says his youth was ruined, as he was taken as a kid to all kinds of decadent adult nightclubs, where sex and drugs were rampant, totally inappropriate for someone of his character. He has said he found his brief role in This film to be quite therapeutic, as it destroys any connection to the enigmatic beauty he once had, and the misery it subsequently brought him. Actors. People with lives, too.

[@ardnasyl]

That’s so cool and a little sad. What a story! Thank you for sharing that with us.

[@akimbofresh8109]

Actors are people. Mind blown. Wow.

[@evar.7093]

The thing that makes me love this movie is seeing people say that it's "a happy ending for Dani" or it's "a girl boss movie", not realizing that they've fallen for the cult like Dani has. Like, it's definitely a break up movie in the most extreme ways, but it's also just watching as Dani and potentially the people around you get indoctrinated into a cult.

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

It's definitely an examination of what makes someone fall for that sort of life to begin with! Thanks for commenting :)

[@studioseppuku9454]

100% even Ari has said Dani just swaps one toxic, codependent relationship for another. It's a masterclass in gaslighting and real world cult manipulation techniques. The way that displays itself in the form viewers see the ending is extremely clever and telling.

[@ks4isu]

A murderous cult at that

[@minuette1752]

@@ks4isu Eh they are not so bad.

[@idiot_city5444]

Shows how many people are total idiots and don't understand relationships whatsoever lol

[@besupaaa]

Just noticed that in the beginning of the movie we are in a dark, cold, grey environment. And then its a forever-sunny, shiny, blue sky place.

[@annaolson4828]

Not only did they make Mark's face into a mask, they made his leg skin into necropants. Only learned that a few months after watching this movie for the first time.

[@xKagryx]

lol oh god “necropants”….TIL a new thing

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

I like to think Ari Aster comes up with twisted stuff like this at a random starbucks in hollywood 😂

[@annaolson4828]

@@NiceDudeMovieNight As an aspiring horror writer, yeah, I get a lot of ideas in the most innocent of places.

[@axelkjell2320]

He didn't come up with that one. It's from old Nordic history, just Google it :) they kept money in the scrotum

[@NaeOnYT]

I am obsessed with this movie. It's probably one of my top ten horror movies of all time. And it's an incredible depiction of cults.

[@hennakettunen8755]

Same.. (What's wrong with us?? Lol) Seeing this first time left me like 🤯 ...what!? But then I hurried to find it and watch it again.. and again.. and again..

[@priscilabee583]

Me3!

[@zetsuki4207]

I'm Swedish, and the "cross" is a May Pole, a fertility sign (yes it's a phallus), and we do dance around it on Midsummer's Eve, just with less hallucinogens and more alcohol. lol And yes, the further up north the more nighttime sun we get in the summer. Midsummer's eve is supposed to be the longest day of the year, and i live in the Mid North and around 1-2 AM the sun is already rising again. It doesn't really get dark, but the sun just dips down behind the horizon for an hour or two. It's so nice to bike or walk home on Midsummer with your friends and you get hit with morning sun before even going to bed.

[@jaimicottrill2831]

I love May Pole dancing!

[@Craplatte]

I feel kind of dumb because I only just realized that the pagan cult burned a guy named Christian alive in a ritual. That has to be on purpose XD

[@studioseppuku9454]

Wizard of Oz is actually a theme in the movie. Like you mentioned the yellow flowers are the Yellow Brick Road leading them into a new colourful land, previously the colours were muted before they got to Sweden. Naturally Dani is Dorothy, her friends are killed because of the Oz character 'flaws'. Mark is the Scarecrow or the 'fool' as he is called in the film because he is thoughtless (no brain) and doesn't think how his actions effect the village, only thinks with his 'little brain' and never catches on to what is happening. He is also literally stuffed with straw at the end. Josh is the TinMan because while smart he doesn't care (no heart) about the cultural sensitivities of the Harga so gets killed for taking photos of the book. He studies them with no compassion. Christian is the Cowardly Lion because he never stands up for himself (coward), he won't make the hard call to break up with Dani and doesn't say no when the Harga pressure him with drugs. He is literally in the skin of a beast at the end, Lions and Tigers and BEARS, oh my! The Harga and particularly the elders are the Wizard as they show one thing (gaslighting) to Dani while it's really a manipulation behind the scenes.

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

That's such an interesting way to look at it! It took me a second to even process Mark with the jester hat too

[@studioseppuku9454]

@@NiceDudeMovieNight I heard Ari joke in an interview that it was a twisted Wizard of Oz which peaked my interest so viewing it through that lens I was able to break down some themes. Love this film it has so many layers on many different aspects.

[@DaringDasher]

Now imagine yourself watching this movie ALONE by yourself in an empty theater during THAT loud ass scene 💀

[@jessguinn]

I did that too 🫠well not completely empty but less than 10 people

[@harshal1.2ka4]

The cliff scene ?

[@sirhoverhaft]

31:19 It’s such a brilliant move that you can see the Sister in the background!!!

[@sircdrom]

Ari does such a great job depicting the cult in a way where you as the audience might be in part swayed by the cult through the eyes of Dani. Also, as a Swede this movie is so unexpectadly hilarious at times as a lot of the practices, symbolism and traditions are _in part_ based on real Swedish lore and culture. Catching all of those but presented in such an extreme way is really funny at times. Saw the movie in the theaters when it came out and it was definitely a memorable experience!

[@Omnipharius]

I think y'alls commentary with this movie is top notch! Midsommer was a movie I saw with my bro's while drinking and having a good time! It kinda fugged us up a little but it was a trip and a half! You two reminded me of that night! Keep this up! Proud of you!

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

Thanks so much, we're glad you enjoyed!!

[@jasonhoagland8444]

This is one of my favorite movies ever. If you go back and watch it, the paintings in the barn they sleep in tell the entire story of the film.

[@MrSpannners]

This movie reminds me of the Hannibal series if anyone has watched it. Very cerebral with beautifully, horrific imagery.

[@studioseppuku9454]

absolutely love Hannibal, one of my all time favourite series. Between Hannibal and Midsommar the fear of flowers and tableaus could be very real haha

[@charskull]

32:10 trust me clapping on a psychedelic will fuck you up

[@camgrrl]

Did you not notice that Christian's drink was pink while everyone else's is yellow? This was a contribution from the redhead!

[@Francine5522]

Great movie.....i really love the story from start to finish. It's very sad in the beginning, but i kind of understand why in the end she has a happy smile. My favourite part is the may Queen dance ❤

[@koasterlover1045]

I subscribed to your channel not only because you two are just such a fun time to watch and revisit films I enjoy; I specifically wanted to explicitly notified when you reacted to this movie. I’m so excited to get into this reaction!

[@MacTopher]

If you can find the directors cut, it's worth the re-watch. It's an extra 20 min, but it makes all the friend interactions in the village make so much more sense.

[@Sion1231000]

1:56 Ongoing joke in sweden is that so many is born in march, which is 9 months from June.

[@ericb.4313]

So it's kind of like the spike in november birthdays since it's 9 months from Valentine's Day?

[@Sion1231000]

@@ericb.4313 Yes

[@blackenedwritings]

@@ericb.4313 Never thought about that but that explains why mine is in November too, I guess.

[@mikejackson2228]

Ari is a flat out genius.

[@hachimaki]

The picture on the wall at 3:54 is a print from a Swedish book of fairy tales, illustrated by John Bauer, that particular image is called "stackars lilla basse".

[@Adrian_Marmy]

35:41 Nothing against you guys, but the fact that almost every reactor I've seen so far fails to recognize that this scene is not only about empathy but also about censorship is striking. They essentially mute her, erasing her individuality, which makes it even more poignant. It's evidently not obvious to people at all, leaving her - yes, finally part of a community - but also completely helpless and alone at the same time. It's such an incredible scene...

[@leandrolej]

this is a react channel, not a analysis channel. There's good movie analize channels, like, "Cinema Sin" and "Like Stories of Old".

[@rebeccahjorleifson3819]

I found you guys from the holy grail reaction and loved it! Was a pleasant surprise that this video was the one I clicked after, and you’re already referencing it. Only 10 seconds in but I can’t wait to see what you got to think about psychological horror

[@rebeccahjorleifson3819]

I loved this so much, A red letter media collab would be cool :) Thanks for the effort and context for us cinema buffs, can share with friends who don’t wanna sit through it. You break it down in a great way :)

[@christinehorror8178]

I saw this in the theater and everyone was completely silent.. and when it ended, I heard someone go "well that was a waste of time!" Me and my friend were like wtf? That was great lol

[@morphman86]

Everything in this film is a distorted aspect of actual Swedish traditions. Everything!

[@JayBeingNatural]

I like the juxtaposition between the movie open and the merch drop 😂

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

😂

[@GroKesh]

I'm currently watching this at 2 am on my night shift and just wanted to say thank god the boys are here to lighten up the mood cuz I would be shiting my pants rn

[@CrownlessKing88]

When they’re carrying Dani after she becomes the May Queen, you can see the image of her sister with the tube for the car exhaust on her face in the trees in the background.

[@Xenotric]

the amount of shots made to show the orange colour of the drink compared to everyones yellow >< a little heavier handed So many little things like that including faces in the trees etc

[@minuette1752]

Ättestupa is the ritual the older couple were doing so they would not be a burden. I had to look it up again I forgot what it was called.

[@Hey_Jamie]

At the end the flowers pulsate with her heartbeat

[@Idiot_TaylorsVersion]

No it’s showing that she’s drugged

[@altorres5988]

Omg you guys finally watched it was the craziest movie I’ve seen

[@Jb69-f1v]

This feels like the Wicker Man movie

[@hylianbatman3153]

Can we get our boys to 100k for Christmas

[@isobeljames1328]

They died before the sacrifce(try to leave, pee on tree, took pictures).... with or without Dani's decision about Christian.... Their final destination was the yellow building,Christian is the only to feel the flames alive....

[@StalwartShinobi]

Neither of you noticed the different colour of the boyfriends drink when he finds the hair, they have put period blood in his drink

[@TiboFPS]

So the “wings of skin” is called a blood eagle. A very rare, very sacred ritual that was done while the victim was alive. Traditionally the victim would be tied down, and one by one the ribs were severed from the spine, until at the end they would pull the lungs out of the body and unfurl them like wings. Most modern depictions show it as a skin flaying.

[@laurazaetz2105]

Yikes.

[@Ryujishida]

It's debated whether it was ever actually practiced historically or just a literary device invented by the authors that transposed the sagas. Since there aren't any contemporary accounts of it and the few accounts of it in the sagas are from several hundred years after the Christianization of Scandinavia.

[@TiboFPS]

Yeah if it was used it would’ve been exceedingly rare and probably requiring very certain conditions.

[@Tobsson]

I just found your channel. Not really into reactions, but this was fun so I thought I should check some other reactors out there who watch movies. Damn, you are in your own leauge when it comes to this. You're the only guys who actually show enough of the video, makes good comments through out and it's just a to be on this ride!

[@Matt561]

He said 3.5 years because that's when it ended for him

[@jasonhoagland8444]

I also have say the directors cut is the superior version. I highly recommend watching it on your own time. Not only extra scenes but different takes.

[@oscargill423]

_sees Midsommar in the title_ YES _video is 42 minutes long_ *YES*

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

Hahaha happy to provide!

[@CheezyTime]

Imagine wearing that dress of flowers 💐, but having bad allergies

[@handsmahoney]

The thing with the wings is called the Blood Eagle, if I'm not mistaken

[@chocobosage]

When I went to see this in the theatre, I was told it was basically the Swedish "Wicker Man" So I had a good idea of what would happen, but goddamn it still shocked me!! It's the little moments that really creeped me out, like that upside down camera shot on the road and a couple scenes later on when you see what happens to some of the group. I recommend you guys watch The Wicker Man, (Not the Newer version, the original) It's so good and inspired many films since.

[@chocobosage]

The guy hung up in the bard, that's called a Blood Eagle and it's an old, old Viking death ritual. Only done to traitors and enemies of their gods. (Called that, as they would break the ribs, then take out the lungs and drape them over the shoulders like wings) It's the most gruesome death i've ever heard of

[@jaimicottrill2831]

I'm not a horror movie fan but this movie was more disturbing than terrifying. I felt safe watching it with you guys though! I can appreciate the score and the cinematography but the imagery was super disturbing.

[@Brophyd78]

I just don’t understand how these movies are made and then praised. Art is one thing, but this is just outrageous to be outrageous.

[@julianbalenzano6432]

I STILL Don’t get the Hate for this Movie!!! This Movie was PHENOMENAL!! The Acting, the Foreshadowing, the Daytime Horror! Ari Aster is a Genius!!! 😁😁🥶🥶

[@danamarvelstar]

I just rewatched your Wreck it Ralph reaction. That was the best reaction I have scene of that movie 😂. I want to recommend Pixels. I just saw it for the first time and think it’s underrated. Is clever and really funny.

[@Hey_Jamie]

Waiting to see if you notice Dani’s sister’s gas masked face in the bushes behind her as she’s being carried on the may queen platform

[@Hey_Jamie]

Nope. Pause at 31:19 and look to the left. In the bushes. You see her sisters eyes first

[@Ehh97]

The most unsettling thing about this movie is just how many people misunderstand it. The ones thinking "Idk I think I would vibe with the cult" fail to realize that they could be susceptible to the dangers of a cult without realizing. Its a bit alarming tbh

[@besupaaa]

I haven't even pressed play yet but I KNOW you guys will notice the blood drink. Also. Your merch is GENUINELY so nice and well made.

[@besupaaa]

OKAY I WAS WRONG

[@gogeta0064]

3:21 those sweaters look AWESOMESAUCE! i just wish it was in my size

[@xXDiGiTaLBaThXx]

You guys should do Beau is Afraid next!

[@ph4nill4]

Really like your dynamic. You should watch The Adventures of Ford Fairlane(1990)

[@aliciaorwin1415]

Hey guys I’m so sorry that I left and I missed you but I’m back to your channel now ❤️

[@aliciaorwin1415]

And on 15 of December are you going to see the new Willy Wonka movie called Wonka

[@Amzingred]

At some point, your next comedy movie should be Spy Hard

[@fedos]

This movie is so disturbing I don't think I could even stand to eatch your reaction to it.

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

Fair enough. It definitely has some intense imagery!

[@EzBunny]

Honestly this is one of the few movies I couldn't process afterwards. Couldn't figure out how i should feel or how i was supposed to feel about it. Just felt weird and not really good. I was amazed by the movie, I thought it was incredibly well done and I never wanted to watch it again.

[@wanderingjackster]

Great video, dudes!

[@connoreberhart]

YES FINALLY!!!

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

FINALLY!!!

[@johnacosta8353]

So DEEP RISING classic horror movie

[@MorrowProduction]

I toss in a vote for "Snatch" It's such a great film for reactions

[@martinnvillarreal]

Dont know if you've watched Nochnoy dozor but it is a must

[@formansredforehead]

I would recommend watching CZ World's analysis videos on this as well as Hereditary, if you haven't already.

[@Hey_Jamie]

Oh hell yes

[@minorglitch01]

I'd love to see you guys react to some cult classic sci-fi movies like Event Horizon, Dark City, Primer, eXistenZ, Pi, Cube...

[@Bobolash]

I’ve had my share of midsummer celebrations but none of them ended up like this. 🤔

[@ShutterSnapped]

I don't know wtf Ari said to Florence and Toni but they have had some of the worst (disturbingly real) wailing in movies I've seen. As a child my neighbour found her mother hanging in the kitchen and she was brought to my house across the street. I remember her daughter's crying very vividly and Midsommar just hit it so close to home.

[@sylnz97]

has to be my second favourite horror movie and I fuckin hate horror movies lmao

[@shadowstrike211]

Have you watched "Kung Pao: enter the fist"?

[@vampirepriest03]

hope they watch tropic thunder someday

[@ZonataBrown]

16:38

[@harveydent73]

First time I saw this movie I hated it because as soon as they got to the village I knew it was going to turn into the Wicker man. But, I gave it another go and now I have a better understanding and appreciation of it. Still prefer Hereditary though.

[@Cejkis1993]

I belive the main idea of Midsommar is setting a mirror to the west and showing a society that's exact opposite in many ways and yet functional and even preferable to Dani: - selfishness in west vs. community, where everyone cares deeply about others - individalistic society vs. world where people do everything together, including mourning, sex and death. - prologing life to the maximum vs. death at certain date - extreme freedom, nothing sacred and little traditions vs. designed life, rules, deep traditions and sacred things - everything black and dark vs everyting bright in the commune. - also shown in clothes - darkly colored americans vs white swedes (black is usually symbolically chaos, white order) - psychedelics and other drugs are direct part of culture etc. Loved this movie, because its just not about a weird cult and getting killed one by one. Had to watch it again 2 days after my first time this midsommar :D

[@samellowery]

Found the cult member

[@trekkiejunk]

I think Josh missed a lot because he was watching the film kinda passively, worrying about chatting for the reaction and such. Maybe this kind of film is not the best for a reaction, because you can't really take it in with bright lights in your face, and chatting throughout the film. I think if he sat in a dark room and just watched the film, he would get so much more.

[@dantesolace-wh7bv]

I seriously just want these guys to watch Kung pow

[@hildre.4552]

So.. when you coming to visit us in Sweden? 😂

[@tomlangdonec]

I vowed never to watch this messed up movie again, but I think I’ll be okay with you guys.

[@altorres5988]

Where can I buy that Star Wars shirt that looks dope!!

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

Chris here! Thanks so much! It was a gift, but I wanna say it was from Disneyland? I can't remember 100%!

[@GamiCross]

Of all the things AI can do, I'd REALLY want to see it attempt to make "Midsommar created by Monty Python." 🤣

[@besupaaa]

I understand Christian was a complete JACKASS but imagine being drugged, raped and burned alive. When Danny chose him and smiled at the end l knew the cult got her all the way in.

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

Christian didn't deserve the fate he got at all. It's hard to imagine anyone deserves that!

[@Verity_Auger]

swedes man...... 😄

[@koasterlover1045]

Please do Beau is Afraid at some point ❤

[@rolebo1]

the Ättestupa scene in this movie was completely ruined for me because I had already watched the one in Norsemen, which is hilarious.

[@xBloodxFangx]

Thank you! At least you two seem to realize Christian was a victim here. He was a bad boyfriend and a not-so-great person, but he was also drugged, raped (yes, its rape, he was not in the right sense of mind) and then burned alive. Yet everyone says its justified cause he was a terrible boyfriend.

[@isobeljames1328]

Pelle and Ulf brought them to be sacrifice in the yellow building... They died before the big day, only Christian and the 2 volunteers made it alive.... That's the point...with or without Dany....

[@arcann_de]

24:29 its because they´ve been drugged the whole time. look at josh´s face. their minds are obscured. plus in a lot of scenes, the environment moves and morphs around, to show the audience the condition they´re on and also to make yourself question, did i catch that right, what did i just saw there, the gras is moving?

[@arcann_de]

00:03 on this painting you´ve just seen the whole movie plot from beginning to the end :)

[@chocolate-teapot]

Cheese and rice

[@sprengt]

I have seen soooo many horror movies. Yet this one was a really hard watch…

[@Brophyd78]

Probably because it’s just over the top to be over the top. Funny it’s called artistic.

[@robling1937]

The first time I saw the movie, I thought the boyfriend was over the top shitty and I thought it would be more realistic if he toned it down. It bummed me out how many of my female friends have told me they think it is super accurate.

[@henrikerlandsson5561]

This movie is strange to me. It has Swedish actors, but they talk like they was on a stageplay, they have buildings that is inspierd by buildings that is in the part of Sweden the say they are in, but they look wrong. And it feels like a big mist oportunety to have them go to Horga and not ones mention the legend about then the devil come and played on his fiddel so the youth danced to ther death. that is a old swedish story about Horga. They even have the "Horgalåten" that is a song about it. Edit.. aparently i havent seen this movie in some time.. And i live in sweden.

[@ZeopoZero]

I can see why this movie didn't do well. Also teaches us that if you're going to break up with your girlfriend, do it as soon as possible. And don't visit cults.

[@bokdyboky2]

Why are you dont turn little bit light in your room, how can you watch like that movies 😅

[@Nina-rj4nu]

COOL WORLD

[@stnhndg]

So, essentialy it's a variation of the 'Wicker man'. With added character who is broken due to circumstances and thus becomes an easy target for a cult. And some gore. ...it doesn't sound impressive tbh...