Let The Right One In (2008)
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:51 pm
A foreign (Russian?) movie about the bond between a little boy and a little girl. The catch is that the little girl is a vampire.
It should be pointed out that despite there being blood and killing, this is not a horror film. This is a drama.
The little boy is from a broken home and is dealing with bullies at school. He's sort of a loner. The little girl is dealing with being a vampire and is also a loner. So obviously they hit it off.
This film really suffers from pacing, and I was having a touch of trouble figuring out who the smaller players were and why I should care about them (I was playing Ghostbusters on my 360 at the time too, so...). That being said, it's still an excellent film.
Now I'm not as in love with it as the reviewers who claim it's the best vampire film ever, but do think it was very good.
Basically, it tells a good story about youth and loneliness. It's about these kids searching for themselves and someone to care for them. I know that sounds cheesy, but it works. The two actors that play the kids are outstanding, and nobody in the supporting cast is weak.
One thing I didn't like was the girl's "assistant". I feel that he was symbolic of the boy's future and I truly hope that was not the intent. Not to mention that for someone who had mostly likely been at this a long time, he REALLY sucked at his job.
The cinematography was outstanding throughout. There are some really, really good shots that help to get the story over beautifully.
There is one moment that I didn't understand and it involved the nudity of one of the two lead characters. It was a super quick shot, and I believe it was meant to convey how their relationship was not sexual or wouldn't be. Now I realize they used makeup and nothing is really seen, but I would've picked another way to convey that message.
This film won't be for everyone. It is a drama that's heavy on characterization and the pacing is a touch on the slow side. However, if the story sounds interesting and you like a well made film in terms of cinematography, give it a look.
7 out of 10
It should be pointed out that despite there being blood and killing, this is not a horror film. This is a drama.
The little boy is from a broken home and is dealing with bullies at school. He's sort of a loner. The little girl is dealing with being a vampire and is also a loner. So obviously they hit it off.
This film really suffers from pacing, and I was having a touch of trouble figuring out who the smaller players were and why I should care about them (I was playing Ghostbusters on my 360 at the time too, so...). That being said, it's still an excellent film.
Now I'm not as in love with it as the reviewers who claim it's the best vampire film ever, but do think it was very good.
Basically, it tells a good story about youth and loneliness. It's about these kids searching for themselves and someone to care for them. I know that sounds cheesy, but it works. The two actors that play the kids are outstanding, and nobody in the supporting cast is weak.
One thing I didn't like was the girl's "assistant". I feel that he was symbolic of the boy's future and I truly hope that was not the intent. Not to mention that for someone who had mostly likely been at this a long time, he REALLY sucked at his job.
The cinematography was outstanding throughout. There are some really, really good shots that help to get the story over beautifully.
There is one moment that I didn't understand and it involved the nudity of one of the two lead characters. It was a super quick shot, and I believe it was meant to convey how their relationship was not sexual or wouldn't be. Now I realize they used makeup and nothing is really seen, but I would've picked another way to convey that message.
This film won't be for everyone. It is a drama that's heavy on characterization and the pacing is a touch on the slow side. However, if the story sounds interesting and you like a well made film in terms of cinematography, give it a look.
7 out of 10