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Written January 11, 2009
Let the Right One In

by mshemingway

Hands down, the best horror movie I have ever seen. Two amazing twelve year old actors, one plays a sad, lovable vampire character. CG is used just enough to make the gore just that much creepier, but not unbelievable. The Swedish snowy small town setting also adds a perfect, quiet, lonely, eerieness to the film. The other characters are perfectly eccentric and totally David Lynchian. The movie also has a sense of humor, which all great horror films need! I will see this again, and buy it when its on DVD! My friends and I were totally blown away.
- 13 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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Written October 25, 2008
Let The Right One In

by batman3

I loved this movie... The two leads are great... A must see...
- 9 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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Written January 27, 2009
A film you must see.

by bastett

If there is one film you need to see from 2008 it's not the "Dark Knight", it's this movie, "Let the Right One In." This movie rocked my world. I just saw it last night and I am still feeling the effects of this film. The film is a little slow but please, keep watching this movie. It's worth your time and money. This is a story that hasn't been told enough and the characters had such amazing layers that it proves there is hope for cinema lately. The young actor and actress who played Oskar and Eli were incredible. They showed such beauty and heart ache that you wanted to be there in the room with them. And the cinematography... wow! So many great scenes in this film. Just see it.
- 9 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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Written December 2, 2008
Tough Act To Follow!

by Hard2pleez

Great job by the two young actors. It seemed as though the director gave these talented individuals the freedom to be themselves and it translates on screen as natural chemistry. I was especially impressed with the charisma of the young lady who played the part of Eli who evoked sympathy while playing the role of a creature who kills to survive. One of my favorite foreign film of all time! The deliberately slow paced dialogue and foreign language adds to the beauty of this film. Poetic yet hauntingly great film! Is hauntingly a word? lol.
- 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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Written December 6, 2008
Unlike any vampire movie you've seen....

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This small gem is one of the best vampire movies to come along in quite a while....Part coming-of-age story, part burgeoning love story, part revenge film and, oh yeah, horror movie too.....and it all works beautifully. The cold, winter backdrop only enhances the feel of the film. and the two leads are amazingly good, even more so when you consider they are new to film. One of the best of 2008 by far.
- 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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Written December 16, 2008
Wonderfully crafted, beautifully shot, and a brilliantly acted

by grooVC

As a fan of the vampire genre, this is one of the best ones I've ever seen. Vampires aside, this might be the best movie I've seen all year. The story is first-rate, the dialog is clever, and the two child leads are simply amazing (even more so when you find out it's their first movie roles ever). Every aspect of the film is well-thought out.

The story stays close to traditional vampire mythology...there's a scene where the she enters the house uninvited with crazy consequences! It's one of many scenes where their relationship is tested and the audience is left on the edge of their seats wondering in horror what will happen next.

It's the anti-Twilight movie and frankly way better. The connection between these kids is way stronger than that of Edward and Bella (due to horrible casting). Part of it is that they're younger and thus the relationship is more innocent.

Don't take kids since there's violence and kids aren't necessarily free from harm's way. AQ should see it.
- 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Written December 1, 2008
Let the right one in, exceptionnal movie

by Benoit

Nothing to add, just go and enjoy the beauty of that movie. Main actors (children) are just great. One of the best movie this year.
- 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Written November 28, 2008
Best Vampire movie I have ever seen...

by

Amazing! A well constructed narrative of a child inflicted with the curse of the vampire. Ingenious and hauntingly good. Don't go to some cheap flare with Twilight_see the movie that will have you telling others why it moves you and makes you cringe as well. A must see!!!
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Written November 24, 2008
What makes a monster?

by turnstile13

This is one of the most beautifully crafted films of all time, of all genres. Clearly the director, cinematographer and editor are maestros of detail and execute with loving care. Here we follow the triangulation between a "child" vampire named Eli, the devoted aging human caretaker, and human lost boy Oskar (newly befriended by Eli). It's a story about devotion, loss, loneliness, sacrifice, survival... and it also just happens to be a vampire story. No need to be a vampire junkie to be enthralled by this starkly mesmerizing gem. The underlying question asked is thus: What makes a monster a monster? Is it killing to stay alive? Killing out of duty? Or being cruel to others simply because you can? You'll be asking yourself afterwards who the REAL monsters are in this film... Human or Vampire?
- 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Written November 24, 2008
Very subtle and great

by briluna

From the get go you know that you are in for something different, starting with a universal teen angst theme and then casually and very subtly introducing us to the monster that is as sweet as a 12 year old girl. The manner in shich they tackle the old lore and mythos of the vampire is nothing short of brilliant. They don't try to explain it, it simply "is". Showing great depth and heart, the story takes a beautiful turn and delivers an ending you may see coming but could care less. This is a must see, if only to show American horror film makers that a little story is much more horrific than a music video abbatoir...
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Written February 16, 2009
Absolutely Beautiful

by Nicolonoscopy

This movie may not appeal to all but as far as I'm concerned it was one of the most touching films I've ever seen. It's like having those new young love butterflies all over again, but with a twist. The cinematography and sound are impeccable, and so is the casting and young acting. A true artistic masterpiece!
- 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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Written December 13, 2008
Let the Right One In

by MovieTypeB

Uniquely haunting and sensitive, very atmospheric. Excellent story, direction, and acting. Subtle and smart. The dark, Northern European environment plays a beautiful supporting role. Explores what for me was a hitherto untapped aspect of the way vampires and humans work out the things they most deeply need and in the process realize their deepest nature, culminating in a wonderfully satisfying ending which nevertheless does not allow one to rest easy. I am dreading the American remake, but maybe it won't be as bad as I fear. This film stands on its own as a masterful expression of film art; I loved it.
- 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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Written November 2, 2008
Let The Right One In

by folkpoetry

A brilliant story that lends itself to a multiplicity of interpretations. Told in a poetic and understated way. A great reward for the patient viewer.
- 5 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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Written November 30, 2008
A flawed but fascinating movie

by Pat

A really interesting take on the vampire mythos. A little too long, and not without a few plot problems. But well acted and, at times, rather elegantly directed and filmed. I certainly recommend it, for those who like to be asked to think a bit WHILE they're enjoying the gore.
- 5 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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Written February 26, 2009
Let the Right One In

by lumberjack0125

A very touching love story set in 1982 Sweden between a 12-year old boy and 12-year-old Vampire. To me this felt like what Twilight should have been. The young actors shine beyond there age and if you rent this on DVD you would be wise to watch it in Swedish with sub-tittles. It's beautifully shot and ever single frame seemed perfectly chosen. What I liked most was that this was not torture porn and most of the time they chose not to glorify the violence. The limited special effects were great and really broke up the drama nicely. If you like vampires or not, check it out.
- 5 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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