Review of Let Me In (2010) by Dylan D — 21 Sep 2013

Let Me In is a dazzling picture of the dark and macabre but also of the bonds of friendship, true friendship that transcends even physical form. It's a film of survival and self-worth, about seeing past the exterior and finding the good inside, even if, for whatever reason, it's cloaked and rendered unseen by those with only a one-dimensional approach to life.

There are so many good things about Let Me In -- the fantastic story, superb acting, and a wonderful mood -- but it's ultimately how the film meshes a tender core with a dark and foreboding façade that makes it work so well.