That's "the ari aster special"

It’s funny how the endings to his films can be seen as either really tragic, or idyllic. I guess it depends on the lens of which party you’re viewing it through

@@pinkunicorn8663 its just that with his films it isn't the party you expect, and that dissonance is jarring, and amazing.

Well, for both films the moment is jolly and celebratory. Just not for the main characters.

He also seems to love putting 70s pop hits over the end credits which I find tonally dissonant in the most hilarious of ways

The endings had a very similar feel to them (thematically). SPOILERS AHEAD: In Hereditary, Peter is embraced as the new demon king by the cult and praised by his followers. In Midsommar, Dani is embraced as the May Queen and she's welcomed as a new member of the Harga family. Ari Aster does such a great job of making endings both beautifully ethereal and horrifying at the same time. The soundtracks used for both endings also perfectly combine that feeling of beauty and terror.

@@ajromero3692 I know I can't be the only one who theorizes that Hereditary and Midsommar exist in the same fictional universe. I say bring on the Asterverse!

@@TimeandMonotony Definitely not the only one, I love the idea that Hereditary and Midsommar take place in the same universe. In a lot of ways, these two movies feel like the beginning of an anthology about cults/paganism/demon worship. Since Hereditary established that things like Paimon, the devil, demons, etc. exist, this would mean that the Hargas could possibly be summoning another one of the kings of hell (or possibly queen in this case as Dani is female and Hereditary established that demonic entities desire a host of the same sex). This could also explain Dani's maniacal behavior at the end too, she's becoming possessed by a demon or some other entity now that the sacrifices have been given. This is all speculation of course but I would love to see it pan out!

@@ajromero3692 That's what I was thinking! That would be so cool!

@@ajromero3692 beautiful! an anthology, Yes!

did he really say that ?

dog yep. He used it in the script to describe the final scene where Dani smiled watching the fire burn the temple.

@@youarethere697 can you give me a link or something ? sorry but thats such a stupid quote that I just dont believe you

dog docdro.id/39EggEN Pg. 118 (final page)

@@snipersas why is it stupid.

well not literally but yeah

@bluedream503 I'm not exactly sure how "scary" it was intended to be honestly.

The first act was honestly my favorite part of the film

The prologue was SO GOOD. When the title came up through the window in the snow I was 150% in. The rest of the movie is still good but it never reached those heights again.

@@whoasupercrazy That was exactly my feeling 👍🏽

And then a classic old song during the end credits.

Yes, there's no way they would murder people unless they thought it's beneficial for both the ingroup and outgroup, and a good thing to do. In all cultures, simple murder is forbidden. Killing people in the name of religion however is often (mostly historically) seen as perfectly OK.

A joy that only the insane can comprehend

Exactly how her sister felt when she killed herself and their parents at the beginning, no?

´That` might have been close to European traditions , which christianity obliterated and in turn have brainwashed us into thinking that our new ways of thinking are less insane / cruel ...

@@justice5188 Yes - "I love you so I am killing you"

SERIOUSLY? Oh, Aster you sneaky devil!

Now that I think about it....you’re right.

YO I-

Mind blown

OH MY GOT THEY KNEW ALL ALONG

From the perspective of Dani, as the main character, you could say that at 8:15 Dani regains sobriety, as the drugs are wearing off her body and mind, and she briefly contemplates everything that just happened right then and the previous days. The end of this track reflects Dani now surrendering to insanity, now with no use for any drug...

This can also apply to Dani's sister at the beginning of the film.

That’s exactly how I felt. The visuals portray this feeling of being safe and secure while the music is somewhat unnerving to say the least.

I felt the same way!! My boyfriend and I both thought we were in heaven and hell and had never felt like that about a movie before.

Well said

Feelings of a place being heaven and hell is how real survivors of dangerous communes describe their time in them- Ari nailed this

I have no clue what movie this music belongs to. Can you guys help me here ? Thanks

Funnily enough that track from Hereditary is titled, 'Reborn'.

Just a thought The Festival isn't over, the 9 days have not commenced So, is She really safe?

And yet there is still a beautiful triumphant sounding chord underneath the squall

Who else is staying up until midnight for this movie’s soundtrack?

@@Sativa_Div4 👍

Exactly! Same as what the film is about. It draws you into this beautifully enchanting landscape full of colors and sunlight. Yet there is something quite nefarious under the surface going on.

But then it starts going up and bright again, seems like the despair's part is done 😁😁😌

Don't worry, the feeling is what it matters.

I couldn't properly process this ending until maybe 2 or 3 days after i'd seen it. I was just SHOCK when I left the theater. Wish I could see it for the first time again

HOLY SHIT i can't get that image out of my head, it was putting me on the verge of tears with all the music and stuff. Absolutely gorgeous

I couldn't help but feel so happy for Dani, especially when she burst into the big beautiful smile

SPOILER WARNING . The shot of Christian in the bear skin engulfed in flames with the others around him is something I'm never going to forget for the rest of my life. That's a haunting shot. As for the shot with Dani, that's one of the most beautiful shots of the year.

PREACHHHHHH

that shot haunts my dream. her dress, the temple and the music will forever be engraved in my mind.

was about to say that🥺

The whole piece is beautiful, but 5:42 makes my heart swell.

My Son plays both Cello as well as Bass with Bow, so the deeper tones are the parts that hit my tearducts.

TimeandMonotony There’s no shame in reaching out for help. I’ve been in your shoes and I know how awful it feels. Medication and therapy does wonders. Relief in this lifetime is possible.

@@reid8768 I was on meds and did therapy for years and I still feel this way. But I appreciate the kind words.

TimeandMonotony Fight like hell. Depression may always be with you, but change is possible, I’ve seen it first hand. Don’t forget that you can always change meds and therapists if they don’t work for you.

@@reid8768 Thank you for the encouragement. :) I'm focusing on baby steps. I'll try to get there.

I feel you. If it wasn't for my mom and how lonely she is, as well as almost entirely dependent on me and my brother she is I think I might have checked out early years ago. It feels kinda unfair. I love her and she sacrifices a lot for me and my brother and I don't want to hurt her, but I also don't want to keep living. I pretty much have nothing to live for and literally no one would miss me, and that hurts a lot. I really jusy want to check out man.

I really like it

wow

My friend, you have a calling.

Bloody brilliant poem

Beautiful ✨

in that giant floral gown ... omg one of the most beautiful clips i've ever seen in a movie

@@vespertineSSB I cant wait for fan art

@@chancethrash I saw a beautiful fan art of that scene on the Midsommar subreddit!

I loved her smile. She looked so pretty.

Beautiful and disturbing.

Gabe Kulcsár Mike Flanagan is my favourite director!

He's planning on doing a dark comedy next! Excited to see what he can do in a different realm

Nick Luciano Aster admitted that both Hereditary and Midsommar are kind of funny movies to him. And in some cases, they do have a little humour to them. Especially Midsommar!

@@aaronshouting588 Horror directors usually don't take their own movies seriously. If they did, they would probably need psychiatric help.

Gabe Kulcsár yeah that’s true. But for me, I still find both movies a bit humorous!

Looks like something Björk could have done

I think this film bbbbbbuuuuuuries Hereditary. Dont get me wrong I liked Hereditary but this movie had such memorizing scenes(at least to me). Like the carriage scene with the girls seemed so regal yet messed up. The flower dress looks so bizarre. Florence Pughs was sooooooo great in this movie too.

10/10 couldn't agree with you more

Yeah hereditary is good but just a stepping stone to this, holy fuck I love this movie

Right, and everyone who says this movie was ass is a fucking retard I’m sorry they have no class or no taste in anything this was a beautiful disaster of a masterpiece, extremely breathtaking I’ve never boo hooed cried about a movie till I saw this it was fucking amazing I cannot wait to see more of ari asters work

Dont say hail paimon.. you wanna end up like toni collette?

Your comment etiquette is perfect, thank you

yay murder therapy!

Agree 100%. I got teared up in the last scene.

Carter Chin can’t relate, she murdered someone when it could of just as easily been someone from within the cult.

MrBooone ...technically the people who drugged him, stuffed him in the bear, and set him on fire killed him.

If you asked me, I would say both pieces are equally powerful.

Different movies with different stories. The ending of Midsommar is more memorable and emotionally impactful for me though. It was a huge emotional release.

This movie helped me overcome my constant anxieties of losing my family and overcome past losses. This movie captures emotions so well.

kippakappa-Sorry for your loss, hope you & your family are doing ok. My family are also dealing with a very recent but not unexpected death in our family as well right now, so I know from experience just how difficult losing a family member is.

kippakappa IT’S A HORROR FILM. THE GIRL FUCKING JOINS A CULT AT THE END, YOU ABSOLUTE DONUT. IT’S HORRIFYING!

This is a very good description. I was hoping the movie was just being allegorical in getting rid of toxic relationships or the toxic things in life so that you can finally move on...but I think you're more right. =)

Wow man you've only seen the surface of the film, don't close your vision in this review, watch it again... 👁️

@Timothy Choi *Spoilers* There's a great deal I agree with here in interpretation, however- When the ättestupa occurs, yes Dani is shocked like everyone. But (and I'm about to see the director's cut this weekend, and so I've seen it only twice as of now) after the woman's death, Dani became serene when everyone else continued to react adversely. I feel like this showed how willing she was to accept the cult, as much of her trauma is feminine in a sense and it was the women who recognized her grief/sadness/anguish (especially at the end before the Fire Temple burning where everyone was mirroring Dani) Consider this, her sister and mother dying are given more significance (the slow zoom in cross cutting Dani and the woman about to leap off the cliff). It's her mother and sister she sees when she's tripping throughout the film. Her father is rather absent. And so when Christian (huh huh huh!) being the masculine and inhibiting part of her life finally betrays her (yes, he too is tripping but he finally acted resolutely and it was only when he was high as balls) she finally dispenses and feels the relief. It's not without reason that comparisons to Carrie, The Wickerman, The Devils are made, it's no simple film; and in my estimation: a masterpiece. All the same, I love long comments and thoughtful words so thank you Tim for elaborating a thought here! :D P.S. For those who've seen it 2x+, was it just me or when Dani left the voicemail for her parents, if you listen carefully, very low volume, there's the sound of the gas beginning to fill the room?

@@BryceZed she actually does see her dad right before seeing her mom - she just only calls out to the mom

@@jmcieslak0 This is true, and her sister is there as well to the left of frame staring at Dani even when she can't see her (Dani sees Terri, that is).

I think it was more that she was able to finally release her emotional anxiety and just feel joy for once. She has found a new family/existence albeit by default (and by way of some ridiculously powerful psychedelics).

Fuck off asshole

Sergio Diez Viñuela ?

@@MrFartinacan come on, this movie came out this week. I wanted to hear some of the soundtrack, not read the ending.

Sergio Diez Viñuela ooooh yeah that sucks dude. There’s still much more to experience in t

Some people on Twitter claimed that they overheard those types of discussions happening with random people leaving the theater

more than that he's the fill in for all the anger and vile hatred from feminazis toward men in general. He was told to mate with the girl then killed for doing it by a mentally unstable depressed crazy woman, sounds like most men's problems always being told to take a bite of that poison apple...in this case hallucinogenic fruits of death. If he never did the drugs he likely never would have engaged in the BS, so he was classically tempted by drugs, it was common in the middle ages for Europeans to be in a constant state of hallucination from hallucinogens added to the bread.....bread and circuses all the time, the Enlightenment is basically code for "better living through chemistry". Drugs are a bane today. They weaken and lower impusles and lower thinking mentality to that of animal spirits, maybe we need more of that but in a sober manner, sober animalistic hatred of people that hate my kind, the drugs don't work for me, the booze doesn't work for me, a good decent cleansing of war....saving the planet by extinguishing ourselves seems like old time European values to me. I came away from this film wishing and wanting to make a similar horror film like it but about all the other assholes on this planet, jews, asians, blacks, christians and muslims, just do the same a horror style setup like this one was done on White Europeans, what's good for the goose is good for the gander....

​@@econogate why do incel brainlets try to twist every film towards their own edgy and stupid political outlook? "vile hatred from feminazis" lmao try leaving the house you useless neckbeard. Ari Aster would laugh his ass off if he read your little review hahaha.

@@econogate lol feminists are not why you cant get laid dude. Why are incels swarming on this film, do they not like looking at their own failings?

@@urmumsbaps I have multiple kids and get laid regularly, go speculate on your asshole with your own time kid

Yohan Kim it’s beautiful

I walked out after the suicide/parenticide scene

@@urrrccckostan well then you missed out on a whole lot asshole

Veronica33 S It’s being a pussy now to not want to feel suicidal after watching a movie?

Deckard yes it fucking is

and it literally is

U must have not watched alot of movies if u think this is the best. Come on dude, really?

J tyler everyone has their own preference, ive watched ALOT of movies and this one appealed to me the most.

J tyler I’ve seen many films too, but Midsommar resonated with me like no other horror film I’ve seen. Idyllic and horrifying, beautiful and macabre. A haunting masterpiece.

Was it your first movie?

Dany Sahne Do you read comments or is there something wrong with you

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That's the love ritual a woman uses to get a man. It's what the redhaired woman did to Dani's boyfriend.

god this movie was such a masterpiece- genuinely a work of art

Yeah. You're right! We need the new movie remake The Wizard of Oz. (/O_O)/

Very good comparison

Who’s the dog Toto?

Marcus Chang Pelle?

@@OrsilloFanClub Probably a mix of Glinda and Elphaba.

Are you sure that wasn't the Swedish shrooms? lol

janors hahahaha wishhhhh!! :,)

Matthew M. OK I WAS ABOUT TO UPDATE BUT I HAD JUST FINISHED LISTENING TO THE WHOLE ORIGINAL SCORE ON SPOTIFY AND THEN IN THE MIDDLE OF A DRIVE HOME, MY CAR STARTS SHAKING INSANEE!!!!!

That’s deep

TaliiLars HAAHA WHICH ONE??? MY OG COMMENT?

It was the exact opposite for me. I've been reading reviews and youtube comments about how people reacted and when I finally went to the film I would start getting nervous and then be like "oh, that wasn't that bad." It has its gore, but not much different gore wise from other movies I have watched.

Wesley Houghton referring to “WAYYY more” like a much more intense, psychological and disturbingly malevolent and sinister masterpiece than what i was expecting it to be

@@travisleonard513 oh, ok. I was thinking you were meaning gore. I took my friends who haven't watched Hereditary nor the trailer to Midsommar, and they were shocked by the "age of winter" scene. Also, reading other people's comments before I watched the movie, most people were shocked by the gore scenes too.

Me and my dad had to drive to church thinking of what we saw

Idk, most music in movies nowadays sucks ass almost all of it

Colin Stetson and the Haxan Cloak are somewhat well-known on websites like RateYourMusic.

eivom me too!

Have you seen uncut ver yet? If you do please share your thoughts. Im looking forward to spent my time with it in this weekend.

I've literally just watched the film twice in a row. The first time my mind was blown and I had to see it again. Second time I noticed lots of clues throughout the film, such as the painting at the very start of the film. Amazing

@@battlefields2mine Saw two of them. One with Dany and Christian. D. says she wants to get out, she explains it' s necessary to flee this dangerous place but Christian does not want to hear anything (because he wants to finish his thesis) . After that they discuss their relationship and she comprehends the condition of it, or she expresses what she already was sensing. iN the end she shoots "You leave me here ? ! sHE is unable to split up with a relationship,unable to act on her own. I'm not in the absolute bashing towards Christian, they are so mirroring each other. And actually she will remain here. If she frees herself in the end it is as much from her own failures and impossibilities as from the bad boy friend and the coldness of modern society.

@@christinebardin5547 God damn! That's harsh. Like a bash to the stone, a cold one. Script is even more brutal than ritual itself. Amazingly brutal script

PawsOfAPuma It just proves that what they believed in was a lie. And in his final moments he may have realized that, but it was too late

I don't think he panicked

When my friends saw that part, they burst into laughter 😂 🔥

people scream out of fear too

@@CrodolookslikeFrody what the fuck

I hope one time he gives us a happy ending. Just once lol

@@Mike-bb2zu It is kind of happy in a way. It's a bittersweet ending, terrible but cathartic.

Oh they're happy. Happy for the cults that manipulate the main cast into death and total life ruination.

The movie of this movie is not happy in any sense. Only a sociopath would think that way.

Does she really heal though? It’s more likely that she learned to indulge in her grief and enjoy spreading her pain to the other cult members through their emotion-based language.

Marcus Chang you’re absolutely right on that! i never really thought about their language being emotion-based, which makes sense with the cult crying with her. Thanks :))

The Sinister Void I think the central theme of the film is the nature of empathy, and how too little of it but also too much of it are both damaging. Christian lacks empathy for Dani at the start which is what sets the plot in motion, while the cult on the other hand have an entire language based on affective empathy regardless of why the person is feeling the way they do. This can be dangerous as it requires the person to wallow in strong emotions thoughtlessly and can lead to mentally unstable behavior akin to Bipolar Disorder (which is what Dani’s sister had. Perhaps Dani ends up just like her at the end.) If the film has a message I would suggest it’s about the dangers of extremes, and how suffering under one extreme would lead one to the other extreme without moderation. Perhaps Dani’s smile at the end doesn’t so much represent her being free of her unsympathetic boyfriend as much as it is her freeing herself from emotional consistency and healthy regulation.

@@esyphillis101 No I disagree, I think through her bitter sweet revenenge. She finds solace and peace. Right or wrong, she screams and purges her pain and buried evil. Out. She can finally start again.

I think a further theme this score propagates is one of bitter-sweetness. At the end, the friend and his brother are given some Yew tree extract to stop them from feeling pain; yet we witness one of the brothers scream as the flames engulf him essentially proving all of the rituals to be a facade. The sadness is furthered by the fact that nobody ever finds out the Yew tree extract does not work which is a microcosm for all of their rituals.

It's because: bitches be crazy.

Imo there's some dark comedy in it as well. Her sour face as he burns, and his expression of "I give up". Really an extremely dark comedy take on a breakup.

It's a moment of emotional catharsis.

I actually think that's why! I think it really struck a chord with me on it's beautiful, if not really fucked up catharsis that brought up a lot of feelings I didn't know I had

Its ok Beauty through Barbarity is a Human trait. We're savage brutes, yet we love. Buy the Ticket, Enjoy the Ride

Edward J. Cunningham This is one of the best comments in human history. LOL.

Damnit Christian

...Or pissed on dead sacred trees!

Its stunning, I was sat open mouthed in the cinema at the end scene especially because of the music

Fucking mood, it gives me nostalgia at that part.

3:14 is where it forces me to confront demons.

Edward J. Cunningham perhaps from a feminist theory standpoint, we could see the temple shape as an inverted V; along with the heavy floral -symbol of fertility- imagery and flame motif -symbol of rebirth and the womb- we could see the ending as the triumph of Dani’s identity as a woman over the oppression of her male circle of friends. The power held by the women in the film is undeniable, from the teenage seductress, the role of may queen, and the head cultist announcing the sacrifices and matches.

I thought it was a Wienerschnitzel.

Also "Ardor" in spanish and several other languages means "burning"

A perfect triangle is also the chemical element symbol for fire.