Let The Right One In

[SeraphSword]

LoL twilight now that's a good one, that one was just retarded. So what did you guys like about it?

Sarcasm so rarely comes through on the interweb.

[Lester Toil]

Warning: Pseudo Ending Spoiler:

Best movie I've seen all year. Incredibly entertaining. I personally could have done without that ending. This movie should have ended on a much more somber note than that sensationalistic one. But I have to admit that ending was satisfying as FUCK!!!

[Kelly Tindall]

I watched it again on Friday. It's my favorite movie of the year... not the best, but certainly my favorite.

[robthegreatt]

Can somebody please say something worth the text as to why they like this movie??

[SeraphSword]

For starters it's unlike any other vampire movie, at least that I've ever seen. It's a vampire romance for sure, but at that age the love is of a more innocent kind, whereas other movies have an undertone of lust in the violence. The relationship is more awkward and furtive than most you'll see. There is a detached feeling in the film, mostly because the two characters are very isolated, either by their nature or by their environment.

The violence is another interesting part of the movie, as the adults are horrified by the blood and death, but most of the characters are children and they seem to move unaffected by it. The physical violence at least. The psychological effects of the intimidation and isolation that Oskar is put through obviously affect him. But when Eli uses violence to protect him from those things, he doesn't see the violence but the intent behind it.


The movie just has a lot more depth and substance than most "genre" films. But if you need a faster pace, more exposition, etc. then I can understand why the film might not suit some people. Or some people need explosions and a bumping rock soundtrack, whatever floats your boat.

[jakob westman]

Also,
I really love the way the movie depicted that specific time. I think it takes place in 1984, and for me as a Swede they really tapped into how things were (and looked) back then.

And like most others I was really hooked with the unconventional take on the genre. To sell it as a vampire flick is very far from what it is and feels like. And I thought the pace of it also helped to give it a voice of its own.

/ Jakob

[Kelly Tindall]

Let the Right One In is a very mature and thoughtful story about a lonely and angry boy who meets a lonely and angry girl... Their desperation, solitude, and despair lashes them together, forming a bond that becomes more important to them than the violence and fear that surrounds them both.

Plus, vampires.

[Kelly Tindall]

Speaking of which, I love how they either A) solved the special effects with Eli through sneaky means, or B) simply didn't show her in action.

Besides the obvious (like the aforementioned totally awesome climax), I loved little bits like the silhouette of the tongue, the swapping-out of adult actresses to play Eli (including the senior citizen at one point!) and the sneaky bits like Eli's eyes glowing in the dark for just a moment before the lights are turned on.

Intentionally going the route of Jaws in a day-and-age of CGI pornography is commendable and brave... Although, honestly, they weren't fooling anyone with the CGI kitties.

[robthegreatt]

Alright but this is the way i see the movie, its a take on relationships and this is a pretty drab and boring relationship. First we don't know how long she's been with this man in the beginning of the movie. But you can see that they rely on each other alot and actually feel for each other in a couple scenes. I'm always looking for a theme to a movie, i don't need explosions or anything explotative. Although i can enjoy an explosion filled desperado and watch 8 t/2 by fellini and enjoy it just the same. Thanks for the reply's guys i was hoping to get something i was missing out of the flick by pissing a couple people off and having them back it up with words but my feelings are just the same.

I was more intrested in the ending than them getting to that point finally to that point. But i guess we all know that he's eventually going to be shacked up with her in a motel with some other little boy waiting to get the life sucked from him.

[Kelly Tindall]

So, I am lead to believe, you do not like the movie because the relationship between Oskar and Eli is drab?

[robthegreatt]

Pretty much i mean there wasn't much substance to the scenes that were taking place and no suspense either. The violence in the end was more engaging and would of been better if it was put through the 3rd act. Leaving it up to the end is easy, they can get away with it because they're moving on and because its the end of the movie. The man Eli is living with gets no elaboration so he's a character that's easily thrown away. Would've been better if there was some jealousy between him and Oskar. The bullies are picking on Oskar from the beginning, oops yeah they must die for being normal kids. Which gets even weirder because normal kids wouldn't want to kill somebody.

And that's where i thought i was missing something or not seeing something. But there was this unworkable boring relationship between a blood sucking woman and a young boy. And her only knowing what's going to happen throughout every scene doesn't show her love or adoration towards Oskar just her knowing that she needs this boy to survive.
So yeah ... what was so new about this? You guys need to get in a couple bad relationships to find this one out yourself lol.

[williambloke]

......and that's exactly why I didn't spend the time trying to defend the film. You didn't like it, and no amount of "why I liked this movie" was going to change your mind.

Still, that said I have a totally different opinion of the movie, and I highly recommend it.

[krisvahl]

Very enjoyable. A breath of fresh air for the genre. Engaging without having to be too sensationalistic and it was a joy having to come to my own conclusions about things hinted at without everything being dumbed down and explained in detail (something I'm sure the Hollywood version will rectify).

Will definitely add this to my DVD collection.

[robthegreatt]

Nah william read what i said over again ..... I didn't want to change my mind i wanted to see what, or if there was something i was missing. But you guys pretty much didn't say anything so that's where i was at a stand still with this movie. But if you'd like to share your opinions with actually thoughts behind why you liked it would be wonderful.

Bah this is what i mean, alright some people say they liked it because they didn't show special effects. Not that they weren't trying to save on a budget that was most likely non-existent to begin with. Some of you guys sounded like you read the box cover, i mean actual thoughts is what i want.

The reason why i have a little angst with this is because i saw the whole thing coming a mile away. The story gives you everything to foretell how its going to turn out and this introverted little boy gets to have a vampire as a friend. Can we get a little satisfaction over this? No lets put them together in a bed so we can get the pedo crowd, lame. Now the ending where Oskar's and Eli's relationship can finally be shown and then it's over. A boy and his rage locked away in a box on a train that's going nowhere. Damn how cool would it be for a sequel actually showing real dilemma's between their failed relationship, awesome.

[Kelly Tindall]

I don't really appreciate the attitude.

I also don't appreciate that you're putting the burden of proof on those of us who saw and enjoyed the film. The critical thinking you're applying to the movie seems like you've completely missed the boat on the storytelling and character beats. If so, that's your problem and no amount of explanation is going to enrichen the experience for you. Sorry, guy.

Regardless, the movie is slowly rolling out over the rest of Canada and I'll be recommending it wholeheartedly.