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  Written October 7, 2010

  Simply not up to the original's standards

  by Sorokahdeen

  Let Me In simply isn?t up to the standards set by the original Swedish version,?Let the Right One In.?
  
  The original movie was made to express a tiny bit of what happened in a very smart, very adult and very dark horror novel. The American version by contrast looks as if it had been made after reading a translation of the Swedish script without actually seeing the movie; or worse, seeing it and not understanding anything about what made it worth watching. There was extra gore, some CG, and the thing was set in the United States, but the movie looks like a necklace of cheap tricks leading to an obtuse conclusion.
  
  Let me in is well-photographed and well-acted but that isn?t enough to make a set of bad ideas work. Despite obvious effort, nearly everything that was good about Let the Right One In that could have been good about Let Me In seems to be lost in translation.
  

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  Written October 9, 2010

  Not a waste of money!!!

  by al_soto

  IGNORE THE SO-SO rating. Idiots caused that to happen. This is a great movie. Okay, we have a young boy and girl (age 12). They seem like loners and rejects. Both live in a humble apartment complex, and go from being isolated kids and weird to hanging out together and having an endearing friendship. His parents are divorcing and she has no family, and they reach out with an innocent and child-like kind of romance. Then the girl's past begins to catch up and the boy is not sure if he can continue being her companion. Her world is of danger and intrigue. There are moments of gore and violence, and yet the kindness and love between these two endures as we go from drama to thriller. It is another vampire movie, but with fascinating twists. There is also another sub-plot of how the boy gets bullied so badly, and this plot has a shocking twist at the end. The movie's end is sort of macabe and happy at the same time.

  • 11 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 1, 2010

  Breath of fresh air

  by McCupcakeFace

  I went in expecting to jump a few times at a classic, unoriginal vampire movie, but Let Me In was not at all what I expected. It's an emotionally touching movie that flips from calming to nerve wracking in a second. Over all it's highly original and, in my opinion, an excellent movie.

  • 10 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 5, 2010

  Top knotch,original take....

  by lovestalentmoviefan

  ...on a combination of being an outcast,coming of age and vampire story. Really excellent work in set design,acting,directing. The film gets gory,albeit sometimes unnecessarily...but it is not a 'horror' story. It is tender at times,yet quietly violent,with huge emotional depth from all 3 leads. A definite keeper if you appreciate the fine acting that comes from the heart through the eyes of those in desperate,hopeless lives....especially in children.The supporting teenage actors were impressive and it goes without saying that a film is always accented well with Richard Jenkins. You feel so much for him. I will see it in theaters at least one more time.

  • 10 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 3, 2010

  Good Horror Movie

  by Benjamin P

  If you are looking for a good-old-fashion horror movie, this one is worth watching. The scenes go from quiet and calm, to violent and grotesque, to totally dysfunctional. There are some scenes in this movie that burn into your memory because of their intensity. I'm glad I watched this on the big screen. So much better than most horror movies made today.

  • 8 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 12, 2010

  Perfect US adaption and translation -- I think I have a new favorite movie.

  by black-hayato

  This is by far the best vampire movie I have seen in a decade. I hope future thrillers and horror movies follow this trend. This is a great story and I hope more people see. This movie made go see the original "Let the Right One In". When I saw the original, I was like both movies are good.

  • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written October 16, 2010

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    vampire slow interesting different remake

  by brittanyburns

  • 8 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 12, 2010

  Let Me In and Let Me Entertain you!! Great for the Scary movie enthusiast!!

  by catnmouse

  I thought this movie might be only for a rainy afternoon when there is nothing else to do. I was wrong. I love scary movies and especially those that are well done, well acted, well written, etc.... This was a very interesting story that kept my attention every step of the way. The tense moments are exciting and horrifying at the same time. I liked the "secondary" story in the movie which allowed the viewer to experience a variety of emotions and made the story even fascinating. The central characters are played by great young actors and made the story so believable. I was impressed with their ability to portray such intense emotions which is what made this movie so dramatically entertaining. If you like horror movies but prefer them with substance, great acting and a real story to ponder, this movie is for you. Best enjoyed with hot buttered popcorn, Milk Duds and the fizzy drink of your choice. Due to somewhat gory and graphic violence it would be best not seen by children.

  • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 12, 2010

  No Bite to this Movie

  by abrusletten

  the plot is predictable from the beginning of this awfully slow-moving movie. the acting is actually quite good, but it's not enough to make you forget you're sitting in a theater.

  • 8 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 3, 2010

  Blondie28 has no CLUE!!

  by cub4chub

  The movie was great, I was skeptic and also read the reviews. Its a great horror film, and I loved everything about it. And recommend it for those who love GORE. Story was great, I enjoyed it tremendously, although I will say some of the graphic scenes were alittle too CG, and blood was graphic... but wouldn't have it any other way. See it!!! And you will see what I'm talking about.... you will enjoy it. I've people about it and they have said the same thing, it was great.
  
  

  • 8 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 3, 2010

  Great

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  This movie is really really good despite all the bad reviews. They havent even seen it yet. i thought it was one of the best horror movies ive seen although there isnt alot of scary momenets. most of it is suspenseful and intense, thriller like. Great acting by the young ones and great camerawork, especially the car crash scene. i loved the movie

  • 8 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 1, 2010

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    FEEL-GOOD SUSPENSEFUL WELL-SHOT GRAPHIC WONDERFUL

  by LAMBCHOP731

  • 3 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• I'm In
  Written February 23, 2009

  by sheabzurginn

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• I'll Pass
  Written November 22, 2009

  by PotterJellybean27

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  Written March 3, 2011

  by Sebacean

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