Låt den Rätte Komma In (Let the Right One in)

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Låt den Rätte Komma In (Let the Right One in)

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Anders T. Peedu, Henrik Dahl, Ika Nord, Karin Bergquist, Karl Robert Lindgren

Oskar, a bullied 12-year old, dreams of revenge. He falls in love with Eli, a peculiar girl. She can't stand the sun or food and to come into a room she needs to be invited. Eli gives Oskar the streng...( read more  read more... )th to hit back but when he realizes that Eli needs to drink other peoples blood to live he's faced with a choice. How much can love forgive? Let The Right One In is a story both violent and highly romantic, set in the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg in 1982.

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  • DrZeek
    January 4, 2010
    DrZeek
    Eli: [standing outside the door] You have to invite me in.
    Oskar: What happens if I don't? What happens if you walk in anyway?
    [feels the air between himself and Eli]
    Is there something in the way?

    A great story about a 12-year old boy, constantly bullied at school, only to b...( read more)ecome infatuated with a girl who moves in next door...Oh, and she's a vampire.

    This is one of the best vampire movies I have ever seen. It's not necessarily a horror film, it just happens to have some bloody moments. The film is more of a character drama, dealing with two young characters, each with there share of problems.

    The film is set in 1982 Sweden. Oskar is the young boy who is being bullied. He is smart, likes to read, and does well in school. At night he dreams of getting back at the bullies who pick on him.

    One night, Oskar meets Eli, a girl who seems to get around in the snowy streets of Sweden without shoes or a jacket. She is interested in Oskar and Oskar becomes instantly smitten with her. He observes that Eli likes puzzles, prompting him to start communicating with her using Morse code through their walls.

    Oskar: How old are you?
    Eli: Twelve... more or less.
    Eli: What about you?
    Oskar: Twelve years, eight months and nine days. What do you mean, "more or less"?
    Oskar: When's your birthday?
    Eli: I don't know.
    Oskar: Don't you celebrate your birthday? Your parents... they've got to know.

    So, the other thing, Eli being a vampire. She is 12 years old in body, but much older inside. She doesn't wish to kill and even has a helper early on work to get her the blood she craves. The story takes its form around the relationship between Eli and Oskar and what to do with their predicament.

    The story is extremely well told, leisurely but appropriately paced. It has some subtle special effects to make the vampire angle work superbly, as well as some more obvious violent moments. Wonderful cinematography adds to this film as well.

    As far as young actors go, the girl playing Eli is great at playing such a complicated character afflicted with a long and dark past. Another character who serves as Eli's helper is also very good in a small role.

    This movie really does a great job at twisting around the vampire movie genre. It has a number of themes and motifs lurking in the subtext of this film as well, further adding to how effective it is.

    The fucking awesome ending is certainly a great cap off to this very good film.

    Oskar: Who are you?
    Eli: I'm like you.
    Oskar: What do you mean?
    Eli: [accusing tone] What are you staring at? Well?
    Eli: Are you looking at me?
    Eli: [points her finger at Oskar] So scream! Squeal!
    Eli: Those were the first words I heard you say.
    Oskar: I don't kill people.
    Eli: No, but you'd like to. If you could... To get revenge. Right?
    Oskar: Yes.
    Eli: Oskar, I do it because I have to.
    Eli: Be me, for a while.
    [pause]
    Eli: Please Oskar... Be me, for a little while.
  • AgentLexi2132
    December 30, 2009
    AgentLexi2132
    ''You have to invite me in.''

    Oskar; a shy bullied boy, finds love and revenge through Eli; a beautiful yet mysterious girl whom turns out to be a vampire.

    Kåre Hedebrant: Oskar

    Lina Leandersson: Eli

    Lat den ratte komma in(2008) or in English ...( read more)>Let the Right one in; Lets start by explaining the title of the film (as well as the novel upon which it was based) refers to the Morrissey song Let the Right One Slip In.
    Also referring and according to vampire myths; vampires must be invited in before they can enter someone's home (this point is also expertly shown in the film).


    Directed by the talented Tomas Alfredson, based upon the book by John Ajvide Lindqvist whom subsequently worked on the screenplay for the film. The material upon which Let the right one in is based was pure gold in terms of imagination; The film adaptation; equally magnificent in it's scope and capture of Vampire lore, at the same time putting a unique spin on the legendary subject matter. The story tells us a unique perspective from a child's eyes and a mysterious girl he becomes entwined with.
    Let the right one in is in Swedish; sometimes the subtitles aren't even necessary as the characters use all sorts of methods and gestures that say more than mere words. Anyone whom complains about the subtitles should not watch; it is wasted on you. An unappreciative audience is an insult to this Let the right one in; because it is a magnificent masterpiece which lingers in the memory using clever circumstances and horrific happenings in equal doses. It rivals any horror movie in the span of the last 40 years in terms of effectiveness and creativeness.
    Also tackling bullying from schoolmates, parenting skills from estranged parents and the imagination of a boy whom is innocent, graceful and shy.

    The cast relatively unknown to me before; effectively portray believability and magnetism especially the two leads: Oskar and Eli. The acting is so real that I actually did not doubt for a second their growing love and chemistry throughout the story.
    Another memorable character Yvonne played by Karin Bergquist turns out a surprising role as one whom becomes infected by the vampiric gene. Imaginative scenes including her falling down a stairs with cats covering her body or her burning in intense flames as a blind is opened in a Hospital defies belief yet captivates and enthralls at the same instant. Hats off for such clever techniques and acting.

    Though the film takes place on location at Blackeberg, a suburb of Stockholm, the film principal photography was shot in Lulea in the north of Sweden; to ensure enough snow and cold weather.
    Up to several tricks were used to create the right sound effects for a few gorier scenes used. Biting into sausages replicates the sound of biting into skin and flesh, drinking types of yogurt also were used to sound like drinking blood. The sound of the children blinking was made by the skin of a grape rubbing against each other in an almost blinking motion.
    Also rightly voted movie of the year by Empire magazine, whom are sometimes compromised in terms of opinions and reviews(Surprisingly the first time a foreign language film topped their list since the mind blowing Cidade de Deus(2002) in 2003).

    Overall, Let the Right one in is a visual, imaginative treat. A horror of renowned highness, a bloody tour de force and certainly one to be watched by any film appreciator.
    Guillermo Del Toro director of the fantastical, realistic Pan's Labyrinth; said in his words of Let the right one in, '' As delicate, haunting and a poetic a film as you're ever bound to see''. That only barely begins to sum up the majestic, awesome quality this blood sucker piece is. This IS is the vampire movie of the decade, the swan song and testament to an old legend. It certainly beats Twilight on all counts having more romance, creativity, respect for Vampire lore and horror in Let the right one in's little finger alone.
    Just do not pass up this opportunity, as the title suggests: Let the right one in. If you don't you will be the one missing out and that certainly sucks. A bloody dreamed up masterpiece adaptation.

    ''Are you a vampire?''
  • SilentScreamer
    December 15, 2009
    SilentScreamer
    WTF?

    review to come
  • g0disd3ad
    December 8, 2009
    g0disd3ad
    Almost perfect!
    one of THE best vampire movies ever made AND a fresh turn to vampire movies, I loved it :)
  • 76Majikat
    December 4, 2009
    76Majikat
    I have to admit I watched this film, knowing nothing about it at all and had I known it was a vampire film, perhaps I wouldn?t have watched it with the same enthusiasm, however this is the most naturally acted Vampire film that I?ve seen to date.

    Two fantastic child leads and ...( read more)the storyline came across more like a genuine murder tale.

    Slightly stretched out in parts, but most certainly worth the watch. The accompanying music is simply beautiful.
  • candy4eyes
    January 3, 2010
    candy4eyes
    Even in another language I adore this movie. It's romantic, tormenting, and has tons of suspense, a briiliant movie:)
  • fionawyburn
    January 3, 2010
    fionawyburn
    Swedish film set in 1981, found the first half of the film to be a very slow burner, would have liked to hear some more ambient music!! the pace picked up for the second half but I didn't take to most of the characters bar the main 2....
  • jonnycrumley
    January 1, 2010
    jonnycrumley
    Good vampire movie. Let The Right One In is one of the few original tales, to come out of this overcrowded genre. It's a story both violent and highly romantic, with the two young leads acting beyond their years. I loved the directors easy going camera work, and the under use of ...( read more)fancy special effects. I would recommend this to anyone bored of the crap vampire movies that have been produced recently.
  • SaraJanz
    January 1, 2010
    SaraJanz
    A Swedish vampire movie? This was too good to pass up. In a genre not particularly known for subtlety and finesse, this one was downright classy! They didn't tell you everything, choosing instead to let you draw some of your own conclusions. Can't say I'll watch it again but ...( read more)I don't regret the one time! Appreciated them sticking to actual Vampire lore. *cough*stephaniemyer*cough*
  • Chosen718
    December 31, 2009
    Chosen718
    Good vampire-drama. Not what I expected but it had some good performances. The ending was poetic.
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