Review of Let the Right One In (2008) by Henrik S — 20 May 2012

A beautiful movie which makes up in art direction, cinematography and sound (music and editing) what it lacks in narrative. The movie feels like a great idea spun around. I know it is based on a book and I cannot really say to which extent the literate original dictate this style of narration, but the the focus lies on the frail relationship of Oskar and Eli, as well as their alienation with the world around them which ultimately leds to a degree of alienation from themselves. The cinematography is amazing, so is the editing and general direction, which supports the "feel" of the movie. Instead of forcing a chewed story on us, we are granted a glimpse into a few extraordinary events which could happen nowhere and everywhere. The cast is refreshing and believable which is a long throw, considering the fact that Eli is a vampire. There are a few very powerful scenes, which glue you to the screen and you are tempted to whisper the tender words "Masterpiece" in the gloom of the cinema. But I dare say, the movie is refreshing, innovative, beautiful, bold and quirky, but not a milestone in general. It may very well be for Swedish cinema and/or vampire movies, especially after the pain we had to suffer from the recent assgravy that is Twilight.

Highly recommended to every movie fan, if only for the ending, touche . . .

PS.: A remake is already on the way, god save our souls from the dumb and blind.