Midsommar (2019) First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!

[@JonathanStein-kr6qd]

Dani was in an emotionally vulnerable state, allowing the cult to manipulate her, which is exactly how cults recruit new members

[@masamune2984]

*slowly turns and stares at both woke and MAGA people*

[@funkspinna]

​@@masamune2984The woke are the ones that are manipulated by consuming a censored and safe-spaced narrative. Lol.

[@kawaii33366]

@@masamune2984 Who is the leader of the WOKE lgbt mob? I can't think of a single person. I can think of several leaders of MAGA though lol

[@jose9593]

I believe Midsommar is about grief, depression, brainwashing and the deep need to be seen, understood and heard - the strong desire to belong to some place or community.

[@kongvinter33]

exactly...and Cults. thats how Cults recruit.

[@rodgill9376]

Also… fun fact: Jack Reynor, who plays Christian, came up with the idea of running naked after the barn scene. He argued that it’s always the women who gets to be naked and vulnerable in horror films. Figured it was time to show off some of that with the men. I thought it was a rather interesting change of pace. It’s almost rare to see us men naked in horror films.

[@kongvinter33]

its not a good look. if women are naked and scared, its bad, if men are naked and scared, it shows better and therefor is even worse. hehe

[@liilyanarose]

We need more of that lol

[@rodgill9376]

@@liilyanarose plus, Jack is hot!

[@JustCrash]

I’m not going to lie, my man’s was looking good. He was cooking with that scene

[@LiDZze]

As a Swede i feel like i should explain some things haha; the whole numbers thing is based on the number 9, the number 9 was very important to vikings. At 17:21 they're speaking Norse if i recall which is the precursor to Swedish so yes and no to it being Swedish lol. The stuff they're drinking is "Snaps" which is it's own thing but it's pretty similar to vodka and consumed during Midsommar and Christmas. The story behind the cliff thing, "Ättestupa", is also a viking thing where you would willingly commit senicide to get to Valhalla if you didn't die in battle. The redhead is 15 because they mention "byxmyndig" i remember and 15 is the age of consent in Sweden. At 33:55, the guy in the shed is alive as they did a "Blodörn" aka "Blood eagle" which was a viking torture/ritual method where, long story short, you split the persons ribs from the back and pull the lungs out and they sort of appear like an eagle and you slowly die.

[@HorrorQueersAttack]

This clears so much up...aaaaaand makes some of it worse 😂😂😂 Thank you!!

[@Jedicake]

man, vikings were fucking wild

[@salmonero6472]

Skål! 🇸🇪

[@Quzga]

Borde bjuda dom på nästa års midsommar :)

[@goodguykonrad3701]

Friendly reminder that the "blood eagle" was likely not a thing. I'm no historian but from what I've learned there's no evidence from the time period that it happened, and all the sources are from later Christian writing hundreds of years later or something. Even if there were stories about it from the Vikings, it could easily be that they were fiction and not a widely practice thing. Blood eagle is about as real as Viking helmet horns

[@SidPhoenix2211]

I was away on vacation and by the time I came back to my college town, the movie was nearly done with its run. I caught THE VERY LAST screening of the movie. The showing started from 2200 onwards, and I was THE ONLY PERSON in the theatre. Just me. At various points I kept questioning if I was actually seeing something in the movie or like hallucinating stuff lol. When the trees and flowers etc started to warp and pulse, I thought I was going a lil crazy. And there was no one in that dark, lonely theatre to confirm my suspicions. I then had to bike back home in the dark, past midnight. I started walking up a steep hill with my bike near the end of my journey. That's when I saw a man slowly, creepily, waving at me from a window in a house. I nearly JUMPED OUT of my skin, only to realize that I had just seen the silhouette of a potted plant and some knick-knack next to it, placed on a window sill. I only managed to calm down after eating some 2min noodles, and watching interviews with the director and the cast. 11/10 movie watching experience

[@tutorialslave]

Never happened.

[@TheTcwalton]

U.S. Customs : "Anything to declare?" : "Yeah, don't go to Sweden."

[@YoureMrLebowski]

classic

[@shadypelican]

@@YoureMrLebowski Yeah...well...that's just like...your opinion, man. ;-) (as a Dudeist Priest, I couldn't help it)

[@jakerscythe]

Snatched that, did ya?

[@Micah_4D]

@@jakerscythe Definitely likes dags.

[@Thewingkongexchange]

*Cousin Avi:* "Yes! Sweden.... You know, pickled herring, meatballs, lingonberry sauce. Great scenery, great blondes. Fucking ABBA.... Sweden!"

[@marennicholson5444]

I went as May Queen for Halloween last year and a mom stopped me during Trick or Treating saying “that movie put me in therapy” lol 😂

[@AnonymousSaiyan]

She's probably one of many

[@LordPunch7]

I genuinely love watching people watch Midsommar for the first time. No one expects what this movie gives you. Very entertaining reaction!

[@YoureMrLebowski]

9:34 i love when The Schmitts tilt their heads in unison. too cute. 😊

[@davidwilkins5932]

A horror story that unfolds in bright sunlight, surrounded by flowers, and people dressed in white and pastel colors. That makes it fairly unique.

[@silgen]

Have you not seen The Wicker Man (1973)?

[@fraserbain6102]

Sadly it also spells out the entire plot, so there is no tension. You just wait for these hollow characters to die instead of being interested in their personalities etc. It doesn't help that most of the actors are completely forgettable cardboard, too.

[@carlossaraiva8213]

​@@fraserbain6102 this movie does what is called the Hitchcockean Suspense. The fear cames not from a last minute shocker but because you know the characters are into a danger that they are unaware but the audiences know or are clued into beforehand. There's different ways to create tension and sispense and for many people what works very well is knowing that the characters are in danger but unaware, thus creating a sense of tension and impeding doom.

[@fraserbain6102]

@@carlossaraiva8213 Yeah, we know about the bomb under the table, but we're shown exactly what's going to happen too. It's very frustrating in it's execution, to me anyway. I think it explains too much.

[@carlossaraiva8213]

@@fraserbain6102 again,.for many people this k8nd of foreshadowing works very well. It has to work so well that filmmaker still use it to this day.

[@stsolomon618]

Saw this film in theaters, great experience. Folk horror like Midsommar and The Wicker Man are films I'll never forget.

[@fauxrowsdower7610]

the wicker man (1971, which is the ONLY VERSION.) is one of my favorite movies of all time!! i've seen it an embarrassing number of times and i have a collector's edition of both versions of the film lol

[@chanceneck8072]

Legit messed me up for weeks after, this movie.

[@stsolomon618]

@@fauxrowsdower7610 saw it a few years ago, and woah

[@stsolomon618]

@@chanceneck8072 same

[@eddhardy1054]

​@@fauxrowsdower7610 1973 😉😊

[@MISTERBABAD00K]

The movie is like a very dark take on the wizard of Oz. The turbulence on the plane is the tornado. The yellow flowers on the trail represent the yellow brick road. Mark is the Scarecrow (no brain and stuffed with Straw), Josh is the Tinman (no emotion, very robotic about his reasons for being there), and Christian is the Cowardly Lion (no courage, literally stuffed into an animal.) Dani even sees glimpses of her sister and parents while there (like Dorothy saying she had a dream and recognizing all of her friends and family in Oz.) In the end, like Dorothy, Dani finds her way "home."

[@LA_HA]

Interesting take. I like it. So, who's the good witch and the wicked witch? I'm thinking Pele is the wicked witch because he's manipulating everything. His sister, the dark l-haired girl, is the good witch because she is the mentor and the guide for "Dorothy"

[@traviswallace]

The look on Samantha's face at the end, LMAOOO, I'm dying- "is it over?'

[@dalisllama]

- “I can’t get that scene out of my head.” - “which one?” - “the head.” - “which one?”

[@CaesiusX]

When Dani was crying and screaming among the women, it was a shared experience for Dani. Letting her know she's not alone in her agony. It was all part of her becoming part of a loving and caring family. Her smile at the end was showing us that she is now among a loving community that she feels a part of. TBR is right at 56:01.

[@jjmalaprop9968]

I’ve gone back and watched the Hereditary reaction where Samantha screams when the mom is driving and a clicking sound interrupts complete silence … I laugh so hard every time! Can’t remember if Midsommar has an equal scene, but can’t wait!

[@jackgreenway4679]

I don’t really know if this movie scared me as much as hereditary but it’s sense of dread just made me feel awful its an awesome movie but it’s a hard rewatch for me. Also the cliff scene I would compare to the car click scene.

[@jjmalaprop9968]

@@jackgreenway4679 I think that’s an accurate assessment. Pretty much sums it up for me.

[@RMBittner]

I love how you measure film lengths in terms of baby-nap times!😊

[@justtrustash]

Such a great reaction 😂 love you both ❤️

[@TBRSchmitt]

What a wild movie! Much love back to you guys! ❤

[@dante340]

"Viagara smoke" 🤣🤣 That killed me

[@rosanajaquez3274]

I thought I had experienced family issues and past breakup trauma, until I discovered Ari’s films 🎥. There is a growing sense of unease and tension throughout the film, which IMO goes away once the yellow house burns. Dani has surrendered, and found a replacement family but the darkness has been replaced by a deceptive, luminous future. The world has turned upside down such as we saw when they drove to the village for the festival. Life has been upended forever.

[@danwilliams2551]

This is truly the sister movie to Hereditary. Both about a cult utilizing someone's trauma over a loved one dying in a car related incident to crown them a king and queen at the end after their psyche has been reduced to nothing. One cult shrouded and hiding in the dark, one out and proud in the blazing sunlight, both cults with a member showering kindness on the protagonist to manipulate them further, the comparisons go on.

[@jlilley73]

Yeah, even before reading your comment I felt like these were two very similar movies. Both utterly humorless (not that a horror movie needs humor). Both basically start with a horrible death that puts the protagonists in unbearable grief. Both sets of protagonists basically ensnared in a trap from the get-go that they have no realistic hope of escaping. For those reasons, I preferred Hereditary -- having seen it first, this one felt like a bit of a rerun, although I appreciate its novel aspects.

[@RH1812]

“That’s the least surprising thing they’ve done.” 😂

[@LaCheeserie]

Two of the sharpest reactors. They balance commenting and paying attention far better than most. And great job with this film. You guys were so on point and switched on from the start

[@gravedigger8414]

And this is how Florence Pugh made her apperance. And with such a banger. Loved her in everything after that as well. So much talent. And the movie: well, disturbing from start to finish. Ari Aster is just great. Waiting for more from him. So good. The disturbance in your faces was fascinating to watch. 😇

[@MariothePlumber529]

Aster really knows how to make you feel uneasy and disgusted at the same time this movie is very simply and yet it makes me feel something refreshing in the horror genre

[@salmonero6472]

Don’t let this movie scare you from visiting Sweden in the summer 😊 It’s wonderful! We just like to party.. and sometimes it gets a little wild, that’s all 🤷‍♂️

[@E84-l4g]

Yeah that's what they said in this movie until there bodies were cooking in a barn lmao jk

[@HOMETELEVISION-fy6ib]

Also it was filmed in Budapest

[@Henrik_Holst]

@@E84-l4g not every one can be a winner :)

[@nadja1445]

🙂‍↔️

[@joshbates9015]

​@E84-l4g If someone says " Don't let this movie scare you away from blah blah blah", and your hair-trigger response is "Yeah, but in the movie...", then you've already missed the point. Pack it in, son. Next game.

[@auckalukaum]

Strangest movie you've ever seen until you see The Lighthouse!

[@j0ser1]

I would say "Mandy" rivals The Lighthouse in weirdness.

[@deires77]

Bad luck to kill a seabird 😱

[@DefunctGames]

@@j0ser1 Just wait until they see Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom or Eraserhead.

[@birthdaybatter815]

Hope they like lobster.

[@angelagraves865]

@@DefunctGames Eraserhead made me feel insane.

[@hartspot009]

In summary, for me, the movie is about grief, loss, and recovery. The symbolism is scattered throughout, sprinkled with some old fashioned revenge horror. Great reactions guys!

[@teresas8173]

I don’t know it’s about recovery

[@ronaldhykes5805]

I understand your view. But, her smile at the end ( which you dont see the entire film) made me think of closure. We ofc never "recover", time just softens the edges for most

[@chanceneck8072]

Lol, I swear to god: The FIRST ad I got now, watching your reaction (in Germany) was from some travel bureau. The only spoken line was (in German): "The quickest way to Denmark and Sweden!...." 😅🤭🤭🤭😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Henrik_Holst]

Sorry to say that you missed this years Midsummer fest by a whole month but it you can wait one year I can promise that you will receive a special reception :)

[@alliel9970]

Sam's face through the entire reaction was exactly my expression watching this movie lol- definitely one I won't ever re-watch but I somehow love seeing a reaction to it. This director definitely has a style, we'll give him them that!

[@NecKClippA]

As a Swede i can confirm this is 100% what its like :DDDDDDD

[@Dinobottenbley]

I like how the brother and ingemar and Ulf are both examples of the cult being BS. They are led to believe they are participating in this ceremony and eat the supplement to not feel pain and then realize they’ll feel everything but it’s too late and they go from their calm composure to instantly feeling all of the pain.

[@Fedorevsky]

They do that to make them relax probably and accept their faith when believing it won't hurt

[@joelippl3]

It's tricky, though... I haven't worked out whether they are experiencing actual physical pain, or whether they really are numbed and are doing the same communal expression of emotion thing as the rest of the Hårga outside.

[@vincentkrommenhoek7431]

Samantha: Hereditary was the most disturbing experience we ever had... Midsommar: hold my beer!

[@stephenulmer3781]

Next: The Original 1973 version of The Wicker Man (Directors cut) You'll see where Midsommer got some of its inspiration. I recommended it 😊

[@YoureMrLebowski]

14:50 "Whoa! WTF? A bear in a cage?" TBR 🧸😆

[@calvinallen3424]

Your faces during this whole movie 😂 😂

[@hennakettunen8755]

Hooray, you're watching Midsommar, my fave viewer baffler! 🤩 The guaranteed stunned silence when the end credits hit the screen - lol! It's such an incredible one, I very much understand people either love it or hate it. After my stunned silence, I rushed to find it online and BINGE it! Hope it didn't leave you too traumatized. 💗

[@susanliltz3875]

Great to see you guys again!!! You finally got one past the blockers!!

[@Kaitschi]

It's not as scary as Hereditary, but it's such a great directed trippy Movie and it's just hard not falling in Love with Florence Pugh - she is such a likeable and talented Actress.

[@christno2]

Enjoyed this reaction, Definitely a weird film You need to watch something light hearted and bittersweet surreal comedy like Ghost World. Absolutely underrated classic!

[@tycamden2630]

Can't wait until you see "Talk to me" - one of my favorite disturbing modern horror movies. And the original "The Omen" from the 1970's too (although pacing is slower)

[@ghostofyourmom]

Talk To Me is not a remake of The Omen, what are you TALKING about???

[@stephencoan79]

Thumbs up one second into the video just because you guys have such good vibes it makes me happy. 👍

[@flibber123]

My understanding of Josh's character is that his flaw is his single minded focus on his work. That's why he's so oblivious to what's going on around him. That's also why he'd take the risk of photographing the book. When Mark, who was sitting close to Josh, is lead away to his death we can see that Josh doesn't even notice. Everyone in this friend group is flawed and that's what makes them easy targets. I think Simon and Connie were the only ones who were paying attention to things and that's why they were killed first.

[@otterpoet]

" _That's_ what the giant hammer's for?!" I nearly choked to death on my Dr. Pepper XD I watched this in an empty theatre (matinee). The drug scenes and increasing insanity on the big screen felt like being trapped in a fever dream. Love this movie on so many levels. (Also, nice catch... the director specifically wanted horror in broad daylight)

[@dawnburris6412]

I clicked on this so fast! I couldn’t wait to see your reaction!😂

[@davidelijah3917]

Love these reactions!❤

[@adnap]

"I would not ever watch this movie again…" But there is a Director’s Extended Cut. 😊

[@YoureMrLebowski]

32:19 "Damn, is that just like Viagra smoke?" -TBR

[@rx7dude2006]

"The girls were cutting their stuff", lol;)

[@YoureMrLebowski]

that killed me 🤣

[@mrkelso]

Ari Aster's only made three movies, so you guys only have to watch one more to be up to date on his catalog! Beau Is Afraid. Y'all are so lucky!

[@doctor_del]

I'm glad you two got a reaction through, ❤

[@tachyonpulse]

"Look at the leg room! That's not a real plane!!!" 😂😂😂 That's definitely the most unrealistic thing in this movie 🙃

[@priscilabee583]

I love this movie, the more i watch it the more different thing i notice. This movie really resonated with me because at the time i was grieving, and Florence's performance was just outstanding.

[@peteparker22]

Go glad you guys were able to get this out. Can't wait for the Dune part 2 reaction

[@stubbornscorpio7]

@8:59 of all the things in this movie, the biggest unbelievable moment was the leg room 🤣

[@Pingkonk]

As a swede I can confirm everything is completely true and common practice. No I’m kidding ofcourse. The only true parts of the celebration is basically a bit how ppl dress sometimes, the dancing around the pole (not the “to the last”-person thing tho) and that there’s drinking and feasting. Irl it’s just very much a long day of drinking ALOT and eating good with your friends and family. And playing some (non deadly) games. Under the midnight sun hehe

[@joshbates9015]

It sounds delightful! I'll make a point to visit Sweden one summer. Best part, fewer American tourists to deal with because they got scared off by this film. Huzzah 😁

[@chadwickvon8019]

Ayyyyeeee let's goooo....lol awesome reaction as usual y'all.

[@00square1]

Honestly, Ari aster movies are very similar to Stanley Kubrick movies. They’re cryptic, strange, long, and have the biggest WTH endings.

[@Whitney_Miller]

I lol'd when TBR said "are they gonna get chucked off this cliff?" 😂😂 Idk why but it really got me. 😂

[@justinwlazlo]

When you said, “Okay,” at the end of the movie I lost it 😂

[@fday1964]

Throughout the film, there are hidden images in the background. When they take Dani on that platform, her sister's dead face can be seen in the trees in the background. There are a few more, but I haven't taken the time to look for them.

[@steve6valdez]

"Ruben's also here?" 😂 You both looked so stressed out.

[@robertyeah2259]

Well now Beau Is Afraid has to be put up on a poll in the future. The only issue will be deciding what genre it should be under. Horror? Comedy? Psychological art-film? Domestic drama? It might just be easiest to call it a horror comedy, it may be the only movie I have ever seen that is intentionally comedic by way of making everything so excessively frightening that it breaks your brain and you laugh. I know a lot of people were frustrated and dissatisfied by that film, and I think all the criticism is very valid, but it’s still a very unique movie I think everyone should see at least once to form their own opinion on.

[@rabbitandcrow]

Beau Is Afraid is really almost an essay. A kind of horror/comedy essay about family anxiety.

[@RipleyE-we1hj]

As a huge Ari Aster fan, I saw Beau is Afraid in the movie theater. It's my favourite film of that year.

[@brettcody76]

Yay! You guys got chairs!!! I laughed when you guys said you would lose your appetite.

[@Henrik_Holst]

The MayQueen dance ritual is based on the old folklore of "Hårgadansen" where the Devil disguised as a fiddler appeared in Hårga (which is where the movie is supposed to take place) and lured all the youths in the community to dance for hours to their deaths.

[@clash79]

I felt like this the first time. A few explainer videos, and rewatch several months later, and now it's one of my favorite movies. There's SO much going on, it takes a little work

[@6sKi6z6]

Love this film. This really sticks with you afterwards. Even though the ending is a bit too close to The Wicker Man, it stands on its own and has a great story.

[@The_Catnip]

"Ooooooh.... Klengenstein." Why was this so funny lmao

[@mastaovdafist3551]

Out of Asters 3 films, my personal favorite is Beau Is Afraid. It's such a crazy journey of a film. It's weird, beautiful, unorthodox, funny, scary and and just about everything else!

[@michaeldwyer6274]

Drugs and circles was the best answer to that question ever. Very percise.

[@SouthernAssault]

Absolutely love this movie but I totally get it if anyone doesn’t like it. It’s a love it or hate it kinda movie

[@therealjoemonroe]

"Look at the leg room." That's exactly what I said. And it wasn't even the emergency exit row.

[@masamune2984]

That legroom on the plane 😂 That’s beyond even the most first of all first class’s 😂

[@KurotsuchiMayuri2]

Man this movie made me fall for Florence and also made me not trust reddish tinted drinks 😂

[@penoyer79]

you fall for that character? yikes. i'm not getting anywhere near that mess. that girl would drag you so far down into her abyss you'll think hell shat you out the other side.

[@KurotsuchiMayuri2]

@@penoyer79 I got a thing for short blondes 🤪

[@angel-xi6ie]

@@penoyer79”for Florence” they mean the actress

[@penoyer79]

@@angel-xi6ie i know but still...

[@E84-l4g]

@@angel-xi6ie there's nothing about this movie that should make someone say oh yeah this is the movie that made me fall for Florence, when 99% of the movie she's sad/crying lol like wtf.

[@EddieDean1961]

"Should i not do the motions?" 😂

[@billigmad3720]

As a dane I can confirm, all swedish people are like that.

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

Never thought i would see you guys watching a movie were they speak my native language in it 😊😊😊

[@BockwinkleB]

Most accurate tripping in movies re: everything "breathing" But ive never seen grass grow through my hand lol.

[@louisenglish8069]

You guys trying to make sense of this, for some reason, was hilarious 😂😂. Truly one of the funniest things I've seen. God bless Ari Aster.

[@Zireael83]

one of the best movies in recent years.

[@CineRam]

Glad to see this tonight. Sorry that you've had trouble posting new reactions.

[@rockinresurrection6542]

This film wouldn't exist without "The Wicker Man" with Christopher Lee. The Original from the 70s, not that Nick Cage Remake.

[@Jordashian93]

Wow, this weird movie ends up being more unsettling than Hereditary and is proof that Aster is a potential horror master.

[@chanceneck8072]

Absolutely 100% agree.

[@AnonymousSaiyan]

Just clicked...video has barely started..... already praying for you guys LOL

[@6sKi6z6]

Two sentence synopsis: Dani loses her family. Dani finds a new family.

[@in6087]

Actually quite a natural seque from a romcom to Midsommar.

[@ElectricKnight.]

I like this movie, because I love a happy ending. 😊

[@mrnaughtycat]

It’s actually true that old people in Viking times were forced to jump to there deaths or be finished of if they survived the fall

[@toddhill7483]

Have been waiting for this one. Great job! I suppose the Director's cut is out of the question......

[@greigclement9081]

This has a spiritual connection to the The Wicker Man in its commune & pagan themes.

[@astmabulle]

Sooo, im guessing there is no point in me inviting you to pop on over for next years Midsommar here in Sweden? Thing is... We could use a few new people next year... Why? Oh, no reason. 😏

[@domenicgalata1470]

It’s the weirdest, entertainingly drawn out break up movie ever. Great reaction as always.

[@timvanarsdel]

17:27 ~ the old codger is Björn Andrésen. In the 70s at 15 he was designated "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World" and there's an interesting documentary of the same title. His image greatly inspired male characters in manga & anime in the 70s and 80s. Trailer's worth a quick glimpse on KZbin.

[@pellejutterstrom]

many of the rituals in the film are actually things we do every midsummer (midsommar). Not far from where I grew up we had a Ättestupa also =)

[@RMBittner]

While I think this is probably best described as “horror,” I find it more unsettling/disturbing than horrifying. Although maybe the real horror only comes later, as the story lingers with you, haunts you.

[@kirajohnson538]

Funnily enough, every one who with with Ari says he’s very warm and sweet and cuddly.

[@jaysreacts]

YES! i literally watched this last week and was like WTF did i just watch 😅 i checked your channel to see your reaction and your opinion on it but you didn't yet, but FINALLY your reacting 😏 appreciate your content guys 👏

[@thebookgeek87]

I wanna dress up as the may queen in her flower dress for halloween one of these years

[@jbacunn]

Oh boy. Here we go. 🙃

[@michaelschwartz8730]

Could call this a romcom imo? Dany finally leaves her abusive boyfriend and falls in love with a cult. Ends up Queen