I was wondering if maybe I could come over and midsummer with you this year? I'm particularly keen for a 9 day feast if we can make that happen too, I'll settle for some skin the fool if not though!
One of these reactions comments on Midsommar I read was by a Swede who said he was quite offended by the film and that it was totally fantastical. And, that the landscape didn't even look like Sweden. Indeed, it was filmed in Hungary.
I think the first thing that gave me a vibe of foreshadowing pretty heavily was that the guy says welcome to everyone except Danny. To her he says welcome HOME.
@@AChickandaDuckOh yeah, they go out, learn about the world, and then bring back potential partners to join the cult...but every ninety years it gets a bit more fun, they get to pic a pot. part. AND choose people to sacrifice!
The first time I watched this movie in theaters, I felt so unsettled leaving the theater, but years later now, I think this movie is quite thought provoking. The exploration of Dani’s trauma and how that leads her to embracing the cult who finally makes her feel seen…just so great. It mirrors real life situations where cults prey on people who are emotionally distraught or in need of a community, which makes Dani’s smile at the end all the more tragic.
@@DianaWoods-n7r That’s why that scene after Dani sees Christian through the keyhole is so important. When Dani runs away and cries, the women mirror back her sadness and anguish while holding her. She finally has a group of people that share in her pain and take care of her and though these people are insidious murderers, it’s easy for me to see why Dani didn’t choose to fight and leave. They’ve essentially trapped her :(
I bet it must have been great to see this movie in the cinema! I think i need to watch this a couple more times because i'm certain there are things i most definitely missed that'll i'll pick up the second time around. While i was editing the video i noticed early in the movie when we see Dani's parents in bed, beside her mum is a photo of Dani with a flower crown around the picture frame. I thought this was really cool foreshadowing, and a potential theory that perhaps Pelle had a hand in the trauma that in turn brought her to Hälsingland. Probably just coincidental though!
@@JackDanReact That’s actually a very popular theory! That he might have something to do with her parents death to make it more likely that she would join the cult-I definitely wouldn’t put it past him seeing how easy it was for him to let his family kill all his friends lol
As a swede I honestly love this film, cause even though it's more of a horror comedy, it's very well researched. The painting over Dani's bed isn't just foreshadowing, a blonde girl and a bear as you noted on, it's also made by classical artist John Bauer and something every Swede would recognise. He made a lot of folklore art. The music, clothes, art, is very similar to our folk culture, not complete copies (except for some songs they play), but very very similar. Ättestupa was mentioned in viking texts, basically if you lived long enough to be a burden you could throw yourself over a cliff and still have an honourable death. Ättestupa literally translates to Heritage Cliff. Likewise, the blood eagle is also from viking times. They'd open up your spine and pull your lungs out while you're still alive. The dancing around the maypole is traditional and something we do every summer, but the dance until you drop is from the folk song Hårgalåten, in which the devil dresses as a fiddler and makes all the young dance until they die. This is also where the commune got its name, Hårga. Putting the scissors in the baby's cot is because it was believed that iron wards off fairy folk who would want to steal away the baby. Traditionally, scissors, shears, or an iron nail was therefor placed in the baby's bed. There's a spot where young women walk backwards picking flowers, this is from the superstition that if you pick 7 flowers and put them under your pillow on midsummer eve, you will dream about who you will marry. Honestly, the least authentic part of this film is the nature around the commune, it wasn't filmed in Sweden and it shows.
It’s the lack of pine trees, not enough dark green colors and too dry/arid nature overall that really makes it look extremely non Swedish for everyone familiar of Swedish nature - I believe it was filmed in Hungary. The landscape with lots of hills do however look pretty spot on to the actual Hälsingland region, especially the Järvsö and Ljusdal area that is know for its many big hills and ski resorts.
@Fluxwux For me it's even the light from the sun. Up closer to the polar circle, it just looks different than down on the continent like where Hungary is.
Pelle’s parents died in a fire, quite possibly the same kind of fire that killed the characters in this film - which explain how the cult got and raised him. This film’s broadly about how cults work and how they take in and take advantage of the isolated and traumatized.
Not poor Jack trying to be all optimistic about everything in the beginning 😅 and Dan pretty much had it all figured out. As always you two never fail to make me laugh.
As someone who has struggled with their mental health and has had intrusive, unaliving thoughts, that opening was TRIGGERING. (I am doing better now)…but-PSA: if you think someone is considering taking their life, always call 911 or help get them support, even if you’re not 100% sure-it could save someone’s life.
Seeing this the very first time in a mostly empty theater was such an experience. I think I was the only girl, and when we got to the scene with Christian and Maia, I remember how we all burst into nervous laughter. This movie continues to haunt me as I realize every time just how much Aster tells and shows us and then just carries through with the promises. I’d LOVE to see your reaction to his third in this “tryptich of family grief”- Beau is Afraid
One of my fav things about this movie is how it looks like you're on psychedelics when the characters are too. Even the music is so trippy. I watched this on psychedelics a couple years ago and it was crazy 😂
The whole crew was picked bc they were potential candidates to join, but only Dani proved to be the best fit. which paired well with Pele being ready to take a wife. Honestly the entire structure of it is freaking fascinating, I'm pretty sure the woman who 'helped' maja during 'the ceremony' was pele and maja's mother asdf
Another great reaction, guys! Props to Dan for knowing the basics of the Ymir legend (the norse creation myth is much weirder than the little he said lol) and the Blood Eagle. Can't wait to see where you go next. Still waiting for The Exorcist!
Thanks mate, appreciate you stopping by again! 😊I need to read up on some of these Norse myths, they sound so interesting. The Exorcist will definitely happen at some point, that's a guarantee!
@@JackDanReact norse myths are great, because they are so strange. A cosmic cow fed Ymir her milk and birthed the first gods (Odin's grandpa and greatuncles) by licking away at a block of salty ice. There also a lot of male gods dressing up as women for various reasons, a goddess picking her husband by only seeing his feet, and Loki turning into a female horse to seduce a magic stallion to cheat a giant out of his pay lol. Norse mythology is great lol. Can't wait for the next reaction!
I always get a little nervous when I watch new (to me) reactors react to this film. I freaking love this movie, but it's not for everyone. I'm so happy I gave your video a shot. You guys were a delight, and now I'm off to watch more from you 😊
Remember the painting of the bear and the blonde girl in the beginning? It's a traditional piece of art by John Bauer called "Stackars lilla basse", in english, "Poor little creature" and it's an atr piece from a book with collected fairytales called "Bland tomtar och troll" (among gnomes and trolls) in 1912 and specificly for the fairytale called "Oskuldens vandring" or "the wandering of innocence" by Helena Nyblom . The art piece shows the 4 year old princess Bella (remember Dani and Chris were together for 4 years) and the princess meet the bear in the forest. Bella feeds the bear raspberries and asks the bear "Isn't it very hot in the summer heat to wear such thick fur?" And yes, it sure was hot for Chris🔥 and Dani did the same as Bella, caring for the bear not her own safety. Bella then calls the bear "poor creature" and kiss the nose of the bear. Bella is a character without any relations to anyone else in these fairytales. There is never any mention of her family so she is alone. Just like Dani.
At 1:04:14 you can see Pelle looking at Christian through the crack in the door. I have seen this movie like twenty times and never noticed that. He's observing his plan coming into fruition, tl;dr fuck Pelle lol
I think they all just call each other "sister"/"brother" in the cult, I don't think Pelle was actually blood siblings with Maja or Ingmar. I might be wrong though.
The end shot of Dani is the same kind of insanity you got from Pearl grinning and losing her mind at the end of "Pearl". Also, the pube pie and period blood lemonade would have made me climb into a burning bear willingly.
I was so excited when I logged on and saw you'd posted a video, especially for this movie. Oddly, I find horror movies calming when I'm extremely stressed. It hasn't been a great week but this is a fantastic way to unwind.
I'm really glad that you were able to stop by and check out the video, i hope you're feeling a bit better now. Now it's the weekend you can chilllll (unless you have to work), next week will be a better one! 😊
I know this video was three months ago but I have a suggestion for you two to watch! The Rental hasn't been reacted to by too many people at all on RU-vid and I actually really enjoyed it 😊
I love finding reaction channels at the beginning of their journeys. This is the first video I'm watching because it popped up on my recommended section. So happy I did. Subscribed immediately. You guys are great, you pay attention and catch the little details. Definitely going to binge the rest of your videos! You didn't ask for recommendations but The Witch (2015 - directed by Robert Eggers) would make an awesome reaction.
I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the video! Such a kind comment, thanks so much! 😊 I've actually hear great things about The Witch so it'll definitely be going on the list!
This movie ruined theaters for me. I watched this amazing film in a pretty full theater, and all of the atmosphere was obliterated by the crowd laughing at all the wrong parts. Now the only movies I go to a theater to watch are childrens movies with my kids. Lol.
You are the first reacors i subscribed to. I loved your Midsommar, Heredetary, Exorcist and Witch reaction. You two have a great sence of Humor and cool predictions or thoughts. I would love to see more reactions from you in the Future. Some suggestions: Evil Dead (Remake), Evil Dead Rise, Maniac (Remake), Martyrs (Original), SAW, Seven, Sinister 1+2 or Blair Witch Project. All of them are great Movies. p.s. Keep up the good work and i hope u two get more attention soon.
Holy shit, have to watch this and I have yet to sleep but there is no way I am missing this reaction. Sleep can wait. So stoked for the danger blood and the horror on your faces 😂
Ohh I'm so happy for you choosing to react to this! I saw it on telly here, and got hooked - after the inevitable, initial stunned 🤯 silence which always follows the film. 😅 How would you like some a bit older stuff? Such as 'Priest' from 1994, with marvellous actors such as Tom Wilkinson and Robert Carlyle. I'm struggling to find reaction vids to it, even if it's an impressive film. I'd also highly recommend an older comedy 'Operation Petticoat ' from 1959, starring Cary Grant and Tony Curtis - still makes me laugh after dozens of times of watching. Oh, and subscribed! It only took 2 of your vids for me to smash the button. ❤
I was worried there was no Dan, its wonderful that you do it together so you can chat and we can watch. I love you both, now I have 8 favorite reactors.
I love y'all's reactions to this movie. If you want to continue down the A24 horror rabbit hole I suggest Talk to Me. I just watched it last night and I'm a grown ass woman and it scared the living shit out of me! Lol Keep up the great work guys!
Shout out to the first time I've ever heard someone mention Periphery's Blood Eagle in a video about this movie because the song is in my head every time I see anything relating to it! I love them!
Thanks to Jack and Dan! 😱 I've enjoyed all I've seen from Ari Aster thus far. I think I love this one the most... since it sort of has a happy ending (if twisted). She lost her family and had a horrible boyfriend... by the end she's been adopted into a village that will be her family, feel what she feels and nurture her in a way she'd been craving.
1:00 oh dang maybe I shouold watch the reaction for me it was like...a tragic drama, with a lot of secondhand embarrassment (the classroom soon makes me cringe so hard like "don't scream don't scream don't"), a startling moment (running from the corner at him near the end), and a funny moment (the air swim behind him). So tragic drama/dramatic tragedy (it was more sad than anything). but it was in 2 parts for me because I fell asleep halfway through and had to continue after
Fun fact... that mural right at the beginning of the film basically tells the story of the entire movie :D Also, glad Dan finally got a new chair (in more recent videos). He's too pretty to sit on something so hard......ummmmm,...... yep, I said that.
it actually rules living in the north, as much as the winter is dark we get actual real snow for months on end. and summer feels transcendental. it's so much better than the melting and freezing cycle of ice down south. although this scandinavian stuff is still weird to me as a finn
Jack better hope he never tries to get recruited by a cult because my boy was compromised and entirely brainwashed by the Harga before the weird shit started happening.
15:57 :) ah. 17:15 bro 20:26....oh. family. (Also the Welcome Home _and hug_ for Dani...) 26:20 psyching herself up for something... 32:05 for some reason this didn't bother me 32:40 well, much better than his own landing. Like damn I wish there was a surefire technique they used Also obligatory-preemptive "they finished him off with a hit from each age group" 34:18 a great joy if (YES a silly mistake) 39:00 I mean in the moment, it seemed so 44:18 oh my godh 45:36 fuckin help Connie...there was a deleted scene like she was drowned instead 46:40 oh right they would've already shown the mural thing 47:14 probably could've gone better for a few characters if he _was_ the impregnator 51:47 NOOOO 544:58 I only noticed because of the comment you made. Like she literally circled around the outside and fell 56:07 motheerrr 58:34 ah - I thought he just looked like he was having a bad time as an effect of the drugs, runes, and/or slow conditioning (like I keep thinking of where he turned at the table, the dude straight _clapped_ in his face and he shrunk back so meekly like) 1:06:20 and now it's time to take this outta full screen and return to genshin 1:07:10 I fuckin wish
00:00 I saw this in theaters with a friend. The one thing that scared me was the ending. The bear thing. And because the music drowned it out...I wasn't horrified til after. I'm already scared of burning deaths and felt awful learning that they lied about the yew "feel no pain" tip and now now one knows it doesn't work because they burn to death and can't tell anyone so it just keeps happening. but I learned after that while paralyzed Christian is absolutely screaming is head off as he's boiled by the bear fat, and he can't even open his mouth so it's just this continuous rough sound and fuck why am i watching this at night -- anyway i learned through a youtube video that disappeared later, of "Midsommar ending, no music (DISTURBING)" . So in the moment I was just deaf to the horror, and when she smiled at the end I was like "well, good for her, finding somewhere to belong"
The whole thing with bringing POCS into the community is even more horrific because of the xenophobia in the cult itself. Even so, everyone got the bad end of it. 1. Dani was indoctrinated 2. Josh got his limbs cut off and used as fertilizer 3. Simon got bloopd eagled 4. Christian got SAd( dont wanna debat on that so dont bother) 5. Connie got drowned or choked And the Last guy(forgot his name cause he was so annoying) got his face skinned off, and honestly, with the cults track record, I wouldn't put it past them to do it while he was alive. The cult preyed on all of them and its just scary all around.
This one looks so good! Thanks for the recommendation 😊 I always watch movies in their original language and choose subtitles, not a fan of when dubbed dialogue doesn't match up!
you guys are great, can't wait for the inevitable setup upgrade 👍 during the pube-cake scene, have you noticed how christians drink had light red-ish tint and do you remember the love story shown in the beginning. oh and when you want to really get fucked up, then i recommend the 2008 french movie "Martyrs". After that nearly nothing will shock you anymore
Have you guys checked out any Lovecraft type movies? I'd recommend Color out of Space, The Void, or Annihilation... They're like sci-fi horror you know creepy, super strange, gory awesomeness ❤
Okay, since u seem to like this one, how about The Love Witch? It has a very unique style and story and it kinda give of the same off putting vibe as Midsommar 👍🏼
This is the 2nd reaction in a row where I am 100% certain that Dan had already seen the movie. The Others where he somehow “guessed” that they were dead which I have never seen anyone else do at all, let alone that early. In this one there were many obvious signs. Really ruined both.
I'm sorry that you feel like the videos were ruined mate, I appreciate the feedback. The only thing I can say though is that Dan genuinely hadn't seen any of these movies before. If anything he's barely seen any movie in the horror/thriller genre which is why we thought they were good movies to react to.
Christian is the actual worst. I hate everythjng about him and he just like... never improves. Also "Oh, a mushroom tea, that sounds disgusting" It really is really is 😂
He's just awful right!? Forget the death cult people, Christian is the real villain in this movie 😅 and the mushroom tea combo is something that should never have come into being!
@JackWillReact the cult people are just doing their cult thing, Christian's just the worst for no reason. He can't blame a death cult for his horridness 😂 and no, mushroom should not be tea.
This whole reaction was hillarius. The guy on the left trying to convince the other its not that wierd its friendly , its just culture 🤦😂 ironically the types of friends that get u into situations like this ha ha . Movie has so much symbolic extraness unique n different . Still funny to see others reactions lol
