Let The Right One In
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Movie Reviews of Let The Right One In
Movie Review: Let The Right One In - can choose subtitles or dubbed
Summary: 5 Stars
I viewed the Magnolia Home Entertainment DVD publication also and never saw it in the Theaters. But I loved this "sleeper" of a movie.
If you want lots of CGI stuff where there's less acting and more special effects, then this movie is not for you. But if you prefer drama where the story-telling & the actors draw you in, then this is your movie. That is why I gave this Swedish ghost/vampire movie a five-star rating. As cold as this movie was set-in, the actors who played Oskar and Eli really warmed my heart. The director said it took a year to find these actors - glad he didn't lower his standards and chose to wait until he got the right actors.
Too bad MAGNOLIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT that put out the DVD didn't have these high standards.
What confused me was when I hit PLAY to watch the movie, the Swedish actors were speaking in unnatural sounding English and I could tell it was dubbed because the lips did not move in-synch w/what I was hearing! (Which is why I prefer to hear the actor's own voice and read subtitles at the bottom)
Glad I went back to the SET UP menu to select the "subtitled" version.
But I see from the other reviewers that these subtitles were NOT what was shown in the theaters.
If that is true, then how disappointing. And even more disappointing that a stingy and unworthy production company - MAGNOLIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT did not consider this gem of a movie deserving of the exra cost of the original subtitles.
Even more insulting is that they did not consider us DVD watchers worthy of what the theater goers got.
To: MAGNOLIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT - you are now on my "DO NOT BUY" list.
Movie Review: Beautiful, tragic, romantic, unique
Summary: 5 Stars
Let the Right One In is a rare accomplishment in a genre that has been stale and lifeless for some time. It takes the vampire story and successfully brings us characters that are empathetic, vulnerable, sweet and chilling. Lina Leandersson totally inhabits the character of Eli; making us truly feel for the tragic story of, what I believe, is still an innocent child. For an actor of 11 in her first role, Leandersson is amazing in the subtle nuances that she gives to Eli. Her large eyes exude sadness and unspoken thoughts while an ineffable air shows us why she is "twelve, more or less." Kare Hedebrant has not gotten his full due as Oskar, the bullied and isolated boy who finds love, kinship and a soulmate in Eli. Without his convincing portrayal of Oskar's vulnerability and pain, the story would not have worked.
Director Tomas Alfredson takes his time to allow the relationship to build and to show why Eli and Oskar would be drawn to each other. He also successfully uses the landscape and atmosphere to increase the feeling of cold and isolation that draws the two main characters together. I believe the best way to watch the film is with the theatrical subtitles and Swedish language.
Regarding the details of the DVD; the audio and video quality is excellent and the setup gives you a variety of audio options. The features are a bit sparse but, what is there is entertaining. I particularly liked the "Behind the Scenes" feature, though it was a little short.
I believe you can't go wrong with this movie or DVD and you will quickly fall in love with Lina Leandersson's portrayal of Eli. A unique gem of a movie in a worn out genre.
Movie Review: The Horror genre is given a BADLY needed breath of fresh air.
Summary: 5 Stars
I first heard about this movie on Rotten Tomatoes where they displayed the red band trailer. The blurb was that Guillermo Del Toro gave the film his seal of approval or something to that effect. Instantly I thought "This must be good!" Turned out to be one of the most satisfying, disturbing, shock and awe movies I had ever seen.
I dare say this movie might just be better than The Dark Knight as my fav movie of '08 for the simple reason that John Ajvide Lindqvist, Tomas Alfredson, and their band of merry cast and crew achieved the same shock and awe that Nolan did with TDK on only 2% of the budget. Speaking of Christopher Nolan, he used to be a low budget master as well and there's no reason for Alfredson and his cast and crew of this film not to follow his path to greatness if they keep at the craft. The story will blow your mind, the camerawork is phenomenal, the acting is spot on, and the soundtrack is sorrowfully gut wrenching.
I regret to say that this movie had such a limited release, and on top of that, Twilight stole most of LTROI's thunder in the states. Not only that, but my other big regret is that this is one of those stories where it's so damn good, you wish there will be a sequel and yet know deep in the back of your mind there probably won't be one given that the actors won't be able to stay young. That's the big reason I'm rooting for a US remake while others are booing it: It's the closest we'll get to a sequel. There's plenty of good remakes out there if you open your eyes a little. I just hope Matt Reeves treats the story with the same care and respect that Alfredson did.
Movie Review: I loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Im a mega horror fanatic and im real hard on the horror movies that have come out recently that even have the adacity to call themselves horror but i must say this movie had my mouth to the floor. I was completely thrown for a loop. I threw it in my online rentals from blockbuster just because it got 4 stars from amazon because i have seen almost everything out there. From the title and the preview i had no idea this was a vampire movie it was done so i want to say discretly almost as though the writers didnt want to blow the surprise hahaha. It took me till well off into the middle of the movie before i relized it was a vampire movie and it was like someone shook me and woke me up like kaduh! hahahah I loved it! I loved the fact that they used alittle girl and a little boy and showed the movie through their eyes instead of an adults because thats how we see most movies through the eyes of an adult. I love the whole emtional side to the movie. That even though the little girl who wasnt even a girl but she cared for this boy Oskar and he cared for her. They protected and looked out for each other. Oskar didnt seem to care what she was or what she did his love was uncondiotional and most kids are that way. I can go on and on about the movie but i wont ill leave some things for other viewers to talk about. I have to give the writers, directors, and actors a big thumbs up because i havent seen a movie like this in a long time. I think im going to actually buy this one instead of waiting until they have a few previously viewed at a better price. This one is worth it!Movie Review: yep, i can smell "hollywood" with this one
Summary: 5 Stars
Please rent this movie before hollywood gets their hands on it.
i can just see it now - The American Version! Instead of him being a pale, fragile, handsome, kid, he'll be a "geek". Instead of boys bullying him, yep, he's going to be made fun by a bunch of "Mean Girls, and Handsome Jocks".
When he decides to work out, he'll not only be 12 years old and more confident - he'll be 12 years old, complete with a body double on steroids - for those intimate, close up shots. He'll also grow 2 extra inches on his penis, plus sport eyeliner, mascara, and wearing tight tee shirts while flexing his now bulging biceps, (and crotch) much to the delight of squealing "tweens" all over the world.
She, on the other hand will be blonde/blue eyed, basically for the "innocence" take on the media. But if we're going for dark and mysterious, the casting director will definitely go for a brunette, or brown haired with light eyes of course. Yes, Obama may be president, but america still has a long way to go when it comes to mainstream aesthetics and innocence.
The "bite" scenes, will be the usual american take. aerial work - a kamakazee flying 12 year old, blood splattered everywhere, camera shaking, dubbed in yelling/screaming, 3 sec. cuts, and afterwards she'll have blood all over her face, and in the next frame - it's gone! And of course, she'll bite him, eventually.. about 3 sequels later.
The original version is subtle, enigmatic, has nuance, has character depth, and gratefully targets an audience with brains.