April ’22 – Nominated By ZA
Nominations
- Point Break – 0 Votes
- Panic Room – 2 Votes
- Poetic Justice – 1 Vote
- The Master – 0 Votes
- Midsommar – 3 Votes
Plot Synopsis
Midsommar (2019) is a psychological horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. The movie stars Florence Pugh as Dani, a young woman who is struggling with the recent loss of her family in a tragic accident. Alongside her boyfriend, Christian (played by Jack Reynor), and his friends, Dani decides to join a trip to Sweden to attend a rare midsummer festival held by a remote commune.
Upon arrival, the group is initially captivated by the idyllic setting, the welcoming community, and their unique customs. However, as the festival progresses, they soon discover that the seemingly innocent rituals and traditions have a darker and more sinister side.
Midsommar explores themes of grief, trauma, and the complexities of human relationships. The film is notable for its unsettling atmosphere, striking visuals, and vivid color palette, which is unusual for the horror genre. Florence Pugh’s powerful performance as Dani received widespread acclaim, and the movie has been praised for its thought-provoking and deeply disturbing narrative.
While Midsommar is not a conventional horror film, it effectively uses psychological tension and disturbing imagery to create an unsettling experience that stays with the viewer long after the film has ended.
Average Scores
| Enjoyable | Plot | Acting | Camera | Themes | Music | Casting | Wildcard | Total | |
| Average Score | 5 | 1.05 | 0.85 | 1 | 0.31 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.23 | 9.24 |
| Max Score | 5 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | +/- 0.5 | 11.5 |
| Difference | 0 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0 | 0.19 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.27 | 2.26 |
Individual Scores
| Reviewer | Enjoyable | Plot | Acting | Camera | Themes | Music | Casting | Wildcard | Total |
| MA | 5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 | 8.8 |
| YA | 5 | 1.25 | 0.75 | 1 | 0.25 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.25 | 9.3 |
| ZA | 5 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 10.4 |
| KS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | -0.3 | 8.8 |
| TS | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 8.9 |