Eggers vs. Aster - Blu-ray Forum

Leslie Dame · 05-31-2020, 09:13 AM

Robert Eggers: The VVitch (2015) + The Lighthouse (2019)

vs.

Ari Aster: Hereditary (2018) + Midsommar (2019)

Are you "team" Eggers or "team" Aster?

Foggy · 05-31-2020, 09:34 AM

It's a strange one, I rate The Witch, Hereditary and Midsommar all around the same (the edge obviously goes to Eggers for The Lighthouse).

But in terms of filmmaking they're quite polar opposites, Eggers prefers preciseness in his execution, his use of language needs to be period-accurate and rhythmic, and his shots are very clear in length and framing in regard to what he shows, and more importantly, what he doesn't.

Whilst Aster's films are intentionally murkier and messier to reflect the subjects he tackles, veering rapidly between between psychological states and uninhabitable relationships. They both seem similarly mannered on paper, but Aster's films tend to sprawl in scope whilst Eggers introspects. This isn't to say one approach is better than the other, just that I feel Eggers has honed in on his craft whilst Aster is still finding that ideal balance.

DR Herbert West · 05-31-2020, 09:36 AM

Eggers

CreasyBear · 05-31-2020, 10:53 AM

The Witch and Hereditary are very good. Both of their second films sucked. I liked The Witch more and I could tolerate Lighthouse better than Midsommar, so Eggers.

Damon1281 · 05-31-2020, 01:01 PM

Since The Lighthouse is the only one I found interesting, Eggers, but I wouldn't call it being on team Eggers so much as I would be calling it being on team Dafoe.

Mister_Kidd · 05-31-2020, 01:16 PM

Eggers for me.

spider-neil · 06-02-2020, 11:59 AM

Aster. I don't even like Eggers' movies.

DarkEco910 · 06-02-2020, 12:04 PM

Eggers by a landslide. The VVitch is spectacular. The Lighthouse is truly bizarre.

Aster's films build up so much tension and ultimately disappoint in the final 15 minutes.

Mister_Kidd · 06-02-2020, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mertz523

Aster's films build up so much tension and ultimately disappoint in the final 15 minutes.

What?! The final 15 minutes are the best part of both those movies.

DarkEco910 · 06-02-2020, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

What?! The final 15 minutes are the best part of both those movies.

Totally ruined both films for me.

Cremildo · 06-02-2020, 02:41 PM

The Lighthouse soured me on Eggers a bit. Hereditary is the best of them all, anyway.

Zillamon51 · 06-02-2020, 03:59 PM

It's close, I like them both, but being able to understand all the dialogue definitely counts for something. You have to be in a particular mood to (re)watch an Eggers film. Aster is more "accessible," his movies will get more replay, so that's my vote.

Himmel · 06-02-2020, 04:03 PM

Hereditary, and Midsommar I enjoyed very much, Aster gets my vote.

imsounoriginal · 06-02-2020, 04:07 PM

Eggers wins. Both of his movies are good. Aster only has Midsommar.

Dr Lenera · 06-03-2020, 11:59 PM

Went for Astar. The Witch is good and The Lighthouse is very good. While Hereditary is very good and Midsommar the best film of last year!

Al_The_Strange · 06-04-2020, 12:05 AM

Both are pretty awesome, but I prefer Aster.

Both Hereditary and Midsommar really struck a chord with me and I think they hold up well. VVitch is something I find mildly interesting, but the pacing really loses me. Do love The Lighthouse though. Out of the four movies, I probably love Midsommar the most.

JayTL · 06-04-2020, 12:07 AM

1. Hereditary
2. \/\/itch
3. midsommar
4. lighthouse

Is how I'd rank them

It's hard to pick one over the other, I'm just glad we have both

The Debts · 08-20-2020, 12:46 AM

Both are excellent but Eggers wins for me. He hits a particular nerve I have for period accurate settings and dialogue. Also he knows when to wrap it up while Aster takes a little too long for my liking.

Also Aster, as talented as I find him, strikes me as a sadist. He seems to delight in cruelty whereas Eggers is neutral on it.

Rankings:

The Witch/The Lighthouse.
Hereditary.
Midsommar.

Zoland2020 · 08-21-2020, 07:39 PM

Team Aster for me!
The VVitch is good and all but also a one and done movie for me, so only The Lighthouse is a real excellent film from Robert Eggers so far.

guizhang · 06-28-2021, 08:22 PM

i was thinking of posting this exact same poll, but glad i searched first.

i broke the tie, voted for eggers' films. love all 4 films mentioned by both directors, but the witch and lighthouse are 2 of my absolute fave films release within the past 10 years.

and my ranking would look like

1) witch
2) lighthouse
3) hereditary
4) midsommar (still excellent)

View Poll Results: Vote for your Favorite
The VVitch (2015) + The Lighthouse (2019)	27	58.70%
Hereditary (2018) + Midsommar (2019)	19	41.30%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

05-31-2020, 09:13 AM	#1
Leslie Dame Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Germany Blu-ray collection:1003 DVD collection:1857 Blu-ray reviews: 7	Eggers vs. Aster Robert Eggers: The VVitch (2015) + The Lighthouse (2019) vs. Ari Aster: Hereditary (2018) + Midsommar (2019) Are you "team" Eggers or "team" Aster? Last edited by Leslie Dame; 05-31-2020 at 01:22 PM.

05-31-2020, 09:34 AM	#2
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3609 DVD collection:47	It's a strange one, I rate The Witch, Hereditary and Midsommar all around the same (the edge obviously goes to Eggers for The Lighthouse). But in terms of filmmaking they're quite polar opposites, Eggers prefers preciseness in his execution, his use of language needs to be period-accurate and rhythmic, and his shots are very clear in length and framing in regard to what he shows, and more importantly, what he doesn't. Whilst Aster's films are intentionally murkier and messier to reflect the subjects he tackles, veering rapidly between between psychological states and uninhabitable relationships. They both seem similarly mannered on paper, but Aster's films tend to sprawl in scope whilst Eggers introspects. This isn't to say one approach is better than the other, just that I feel Eggers has honed in on his craft whilst Aster is still finding that ideal balance.

05-31-2020, 09:36 AM	#3
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Eggers

05-31-2020, 10:53 AM	#4
CreasyBear Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2019 Trading Score:115	The Witch and Hereditary are very good. Both of their second films sucked. I liked The Witch more and I could tolerate Lighthouse better than Midsommar, so Eggers.

05-31-2020, 01:01 PM	#5
Damon1281 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:-	Since The Lighthouse is the only one I found interesting, Eggers, but I wouldn't call it being on team Eggers so much as I would be calling it being on team Dafoe.

05-31-2020, 01:16 PM	#6
Mister_Kidd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2019 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:210 Blu-ray collection:769 DVD collection:299	Eggers for me.

06-02-2020, 11:59 AM	#7
spider-neil Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2011	Aster. I don't even like Eggers' movies.

06-02-2020, 12:04 PM	#8
DarkEco910 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:342 Blu-ray collection:620 DVD collection:38 Digital collection:695 iTunes collection:814 Trading Score:297	Eggers by a landslide. The VVitch is spectacular. The Lighthouse is truly bizarre. Aster's films build up so much tension and ultimately disappoint in the final 15 minutes.

06-02-2020, 02:41 PM	#11
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:166 Blu-ray collection:1052 Trading Score:51	The Lighthouse soured me on Eggers a bit. Hereditary is the best of them all, anyway.

06-02-2020, 03:59 PM	#12
Zillamon51 Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:S.E. Michigan 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:2062 DVD collection:664 Digital collection:929 Trading Score:11	It's close, I like them both, but being able to understand all the dialogue definitely counts for something. You have to be in a particular mood to (re)watch an Eggers film. Aster is more "accessible," his movies will get more replay, so that's my vote.

06-02-2020, 04:03 PM	#13
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	Hereditary, and Midsommar I enjoyed very much, Aster gets my vote.

06-02-2020, 04:07 PM	#14
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:947 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Eggers wins. Both of his movies are good. Aster only has Midsommar.

06-03-2020, 11:59 PM	#15
Dr Lenera Expert Member Member since:Mar 2018	Went for Astar. The Witch is good and The Lighthouse is very good. While Hereditary is very good and Midsommar the best film of last year!

06-04-2020, 12:05 AM	#16
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1143 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Both are pretty awesome, but I prefer Aster. Both Hereditary and Midsommar really struck a chord with me and I think they hold up well. VVitch is something I find mildly interesting, but the pacing really loses me. Do love The Lighthouse though. Out of the four movies, I probably love Midsommar the most.

06-04-2020, 12:07 AM	#17
JayTL Banned Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Outside Orlando Trading Score:104	1. Hereditary 2. \/\/itch 3. midsommar 4. lighthouse Is how I'd rank them It's hard to pick one over the other, I'm just glad we have both

08-20-2020, 12:46 AM	#18
The Debts Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:ME 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:334 DVD collection:181 MA collection:143 Digital collection:211 iTunes collection:147 Prime collection:122 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Both are excellent but Eggers wins for me. He hits a particular nerve I have for period accurate settings and dialogue. Also he knows when to wrap it up while Aster takes a little too long for my liking. Also Aster, as talented as I find him, strikes me as a sadist. He seems to delight in cruelty whereas Eggers is neutral on it. Rankings: The Witch/The Lighthouse. Hereditary. Midsommar.

08-21-2020, 07:39 PM	#19
Zoland2020 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2017 Location:Clarksville, TN 4K collection:43 Blu-ray collection:54 Digital collection:373 iTunes collection:183 Prime collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 149	Team Aster for me! The VVitch is good and all but also a one and done movie for me, so only The Lighthouse is a real excellent film from Robert Eggers so far.

06-28-2021, 08:22 PM	#20
guizhang Power Member Member since:Oct 2019 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:924 DVD collection:110 Trading Score:1	i was thinking of posting this exact same poll, but glad i searched first. i broke the tie, voted for eggers' films. love all 4 films mentioned by both directors, but the witch and lighthouse are 2 of my absolute fave films release within the past 10 years. and my ranking would look like 1) witch 2) lighthouse 3) hereditary 4) midsommar (still excellent)

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