5 Stars.
Midsommar comes with a brand new 2160p 4K UHD transfer in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision. The result is an absolutely stunning video presentation that is demo-worthy on all accounts. This is by far the best this film has ever looked thus far. The movie was shot in native resolutions of 8K and finished in 4K.
The 1080p HD version truly knocked the video presentation out of the park, but this 4K UHD release knocks it out of the sky with amazing upgrades in the fantastic color palette and detail throughout the whole film. The colors are simply phenomenal and beautiful on every level. The first 25 minutes of the film are mostly set in darker interiors, inside an apartment, a dark pub or party, and of course Dani's parent's house during the horrific tragedy. There's a cold spectrum of colors being used here that range from grays to blues and solvers that coincide with the frigid winter time frame. The Dolby Vision gives that excellent uptick in the nuanced colder and darker sequences with excellent shadow detail in the lower lit scenes. There's even a sequence steeped in red that looks amazing too where it never loses detail.
Once in Sweden at the Midsommar Festival, the color palette takes a 180-degree turn from a wintry cool mix to a bright sunny spectrum set during the height of summer. The hills are alive with varying shades of green grass, beautiful flowers of all colors, brown log houses, and bright yellow fixtures everywhere that contrasts nicely with the crystal blue sky above. During the may queen sequence, there are a ton of flowers on the girl's heads and in the background, all of which pop with extreme vibrancy. There are some excellent red colors in the blood and guts that are shown throughout the film, along with the climax of fire that burns bright orange and yellow. It's simply perfect.
The detail is sharper and more vivid as well, revealing some amazing close-ups that showcase individual beard hairs, textures in the quilts and dresses that were handmade, and more. The practical makeup effects look good as well, especially when body organs and blood seem to spill out of both animals and humans alike. Individual grass blades, leaves in the trees, and imperfections in the wooden houses look exquisite too. Wider shots look fantastic as well and never go soft. There are a few sequences that resemble a drug-effect where the image gets hazy, wavy, and has a rainbow glow to it, all of which is enhanced by the Dolby Vision here. The black levels are extremely deep and inky and the skin tones are always natural. There are zero issues with any video problems too. This is a demo-worthy 4K presentation and one of the best-looking discs around.
