Midsommar

Having avoided the trailers, and after a never ending delay in my country, my most anticipated film of 2019 finally came out and I got to see it in a big screen, and from the opening shot you could tell Ari Aster was going to take his time to present a world and an environment like never before. Comparing Midsommar to Hereditary, while inevitable, is pointless, since both films are way different. However they both deal with grief, pain and confusion of not understanding what's happening around the characters. The cinematography and production design were my favorite aspects of the film. We rarely get to see horror films taking place in the daylight. A refreshing take. I knew I would love the film, but I must acknowledge the fact that the script does take too long to move on. While I didn't mind it, there were some scenes that lasted more than they probably should have, and that might be a problem for some people (I'd happily watch 8 hours of Midsommar). Definitely one of my favorites of the year for me, and I can't wait for the director's cut. Florence Pugh is a treasure and must be protected at all costs. Also, fun fact: 4 people left the theater. 2 after the scene with the elderly, and the other two after the scene of... the one with the most nudity.