Review of Let Me In (2010) by Thebear — 07 Nov 2010
Having seen the original film I already knew what to expect and I understood how fans of the first film felt about the prospect of a remake. What cannot be denied is that Let Me In, whilst near enough a carbon copy, is a great remake of a great film.
Its pace doesnt feel as smooth as the Swedish film and it over uses obvious special effects but it does includes some unexpected changes as well, such as the nature of the relationship between Abby and her Companion, unlike the original.
Let Me In focuses more on Abby and Owen instead and a small side plot in the original of working class locals is abandoned instead to a single detective trying to uncover the truth of the horrors on display here.
It's still a beautiful film about childhood, isolation, friendship and romance which works thanks to the impeccable casting of Kodie Smit-McPhee and Chloe Moretz. I would definetly encourage people to see the orginal film but don't let that discourage you from this either.
This review of Let Me In (2010) was written by Thebear on 07 Nov 2010.
Let Me In has generally received very positive reviews.
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