Midsommar

[AVSCraig]

Midsommar

Studio: Lionsgate Films 
Release Date: Oct 08, 2019 
Rating:R 
Film:4/5 

Plot - A young woman, recovering from a family tragedy,  joins her boyfriend and several friends on a trip to Sweden for a rare summer celebration.


My Thoughts – this is a slow burn, horror / thriller. I’m not familiar with this director, but the story and atmosphere were very disturbing ( and entertaining ). Not for the squeamish. Some blood / gore and nudity / drug use. I have not seen a movie quite like this. I’m watching it again next week with friends, so I’ll add some thought after a 2nd viewing ( and more audience reaction ).


Video: 5/5  This Blu-ray is one of the best ones I’ve seen. Sharp, crisp, beautifully shot. Shot in up to 8K with digital cameras, and apparently finished in 4K. Too bad there is no 4K Blu-ray. 2.00:1 aspect ratio. The picture has a stylized look at times – no doubt intentional.

Audio: 4/5  The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix sounds quite good. There are quite a few times the surround channels got used very effectively.




Conclusion: If you like slow burn off beat modern horror films, you might like this. I did. It’s a bit long ( probably could have used about 20 minutes of trimming ), but it’s a fun creepy ride with a great ( disturbing ) ending !

 

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[Dylan Seeger]

4K Blu-ray should be released in 3 weeks, on November 13th

[AVSCraig]

4K Blu-ray should be released in 3 weeks, on November 13th

It's one of those " hard to see how this could look much better " Blu-rays. So, I'll be interested to see the 4K reviews. 

[AVSCraig]

Apparently the 4K Blu-ray is only available in Italy in 3 weeks. 

[AVSCraig]

BTW, thanks Dave - I sort of stole your movie review template. 

[David Vaughn]

BTW, thanks Dave - I sort of stole your movie review template.

No worries Craig. Imitation is the best form of flattery

[AVSCraig]

No worries Craig. Imitation is the best form of flattery

I'd have to say this film won't be your cup of tea. Slow burn - like " Hostiles " or " Phantom Thread ". And horror - it's shocking at times. 

[David Vaughn]

I'd have to say this film won't be your cup of tea. Slow burn - like " Hostiles " or " Phantom Thread ". And horror - it's shocking at times.

Definitely not my cup of tea.

[claw]

Midsommar Director's Cut: Collector's Edition

$45.00

4K is back in stock at A24.    $50 with shipping.

https://shop.a24films.com/products/midsommar-directors-cut-collectors-edition


Disc comes enclosed in a clothbound, Hårga-yellow slipcase, accompanied by an illustrated 62-page booklet featuring original artworks from the film by Ragnar Persson and a foreword by Martin Scorsese.

[AVSCraig]

I signed up for notification of this too, but I haven't seen any email yet. Thanks for the heads up !

[claw]

I signed up for notification of this too, but I haven't seen any email yet. Thanks for the heads up !

It is estimated they pressed 10,000 copies this time instead of the original 3000. 

I got the email notification at 12:10 PM Central today.

[claw]

4K UHD disc was delivered today.  Immediately backed it up to disk folders so I can view it with MadVR.    Disc will remain in pristine condition in its packaging for what it cost.

Viewed it tonight.  It looked fantastic.  Love Florence Pugh.

I wouldn't compare a film that features pagan rituals to a horror film.  I hate horror films.  I loved this film.

The box is not going to fit a typical display case.  It gets its own.   

Midsommar

[AVSCraig]

4K UHD disc was delivered today.  Immediately backed it up to disk folders so I can view it with MadVR.    Disc will remain in pristine condition in its packaging for what it cost.

Viewed it tonight.  It looked fantastic.  Love Florence Pugh.

I wouldn't compare a film that features pagan rituals to a horror film.  I hate horror films.  I loved this film.

The box is not going to fit a typical display case.  It gets its own.   

Midsommar

This is on my list to pick up still. So far I love both of this director's films. 

[SRW1000]

I bet that movie looks great on 4K disc.  As much as I liked it, I just can't see spending $50 on it though.  

[jive turkey]

This is on my list to pick up still. So far I love both of this director's films.

I liked Midsommer, but it creeped me out a bit....and I don't creep out easily. I think the whole cult thing was the deal.

I'm resisting a political cult comment.