Let Me In
2010 Directed by Matt Reeves
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Innocence dies. Abby doesn't.
This is a remake of the movie "Let The Right One In" which was a movie adaptation of a book. A story of a young boy who is frequently bullied and a young girl that moves in next door with her caretaker. It is established that she is a vampire and, after losing her caretaker, must leave in order to survive. A story of innocent love entangled in murder, mystery, and horror.
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Call it insanity or sacrilege or whatever else you like, but I genuinely think "Let Me In" is ever-so-slightly better than "Let the Right One In", the Swedish film upon which it is based. It clearly respects the source material with great detail, at times even shot-for-shot. The two young leads are phenomenal in their roles, especially Kodi Smit-McPhee. They exude innocence and an inherent sadness that makes their performances that much more credible. Or maybe it's just that I have a borderline creepy obsession with Chloe Moretz. Two of my favorite and quite underrated actors, Richard Jenkins and Elias Koteas, deliver superb supporting performances as the young girl's caretaker and an overwhelmed cop, respectively. But it's the pacing and…
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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This is definitely one remake that doesn't suck.
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CONTROVERSIAL: I like this better than the original.
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It's not the first time that a fantastic foreign movie has been remade for an American audience, and it wont be the last. What is different here is that unlike many many others, Let Me In is a credible movie and whilst not as good as LTROI is pretty frigging close.
Much can be attributed to stars Chloe Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee who have an excellent on screen chemistry as well as being fine young actors to boot. Their casting is a real coup- both bringing a maturity to the roles of Owen and Abby that would have been squandered should others have portrayed these lost souls.
However, the support cast are also rock solid- Elias Koteas is superb as…
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Every bit as good as the Swedish original and perhaps, dare I say it, better? The two kids are excellent as is the always dependable, Richard Jenkins.
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I enjoyed it more than the original, I actually connected with the movie and cared for the characters. The weird line it walks on where they both remain likable even though both of them are pretty damn scary, he was well on the path of becoming a killer in his own right, and she just helps him along the way. I really like the idea that you can clearly see his future in the old man, but he can't see it.
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The original was overrated, overhyped, and quite mediocre. So by those criteria, the remake is as faithful an adaptation as you can get. It was just as boring, and just as overrated. And why is it set in 1983? Does that add anything at all? No it doesn't. There's no reason for it.
The only thing I can't decide is which was worse: The horrible CGI every time Abby started leaping around, climbing, or attacking; or Owen's ugly haircut. -
Pretty good - this has had a pretty harsh wrap, it wasn't any worse or better than the original and I personally enjoyed it more.
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Having seen the preceding film, Let the Right One In, I can truthfully say that this movie did it justice. Staying true to the deromanticization of vampires, Let Me In created an eery, platonic, love story between a boy and a vampire. I did notice a few very minor goofs (for example, when the detective smashes the door open but it's whole and unbroken in the next shot), but in general, the movie created just the right chilly atmosphere bound to set you on edge during some scenes. The gore was manageable and sustained a lifelike appeal, and the acting was adequate considering the two stars are so young. A juxtaposition of love and horror, this movie provided long lasting,…
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A fine film that, while not as effective as the Swedish film that it was based on, is beautifully shot and features a standout performance from Chloe Moretz.
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Matt Reeves' My Pet Monster. Soft core, hard shell. Like Tokka. Or Bowser Jr.
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Will always be a favorite of mine. Horror-Drama film that will not disappoint.
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Although an unnecessary remake, its still a worthwhile watch.
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Another useless remake trying to cash in on people who don't like to read subtitles. I could not find anything wrong with Let the Right One In. If it ain't broke don't fix it.