Review of Let the Right One In (2008) by Daniel W — 15 Nov 2011
What a fantastic trip into European cinema. This is unlike any other vampire movie out there. Vampires act like vampires. Not running around all glittery looking. While it is a thriller it never acts like it.
At least a cheap who done it kind. It takes it's time wonderfully. Keeps you involved with the two main characters. There is an American remake (which I have not seen at this time) but I seriously suggest watching this one.
Everything about this is thought through. Where a more traditional horror film might have opted for endless ultra violence or else cut everything out in favor of a kiddie friendly rating. director Tomas Alfredson steers the line right down the middle.
When the violence comes it is brutal and horrific, but it is never dwelt upon. We are left to question what we just saw rather than see kidneys on display. The two lead children's acting can go punch for punch line for line with anybody else out there with a long career.
The innocence and vulnerability of Hedebrant's Oskar admirably carries the film on his shoulders. Leandersson matches him scene by scene and the result is quite chilling. This deserves all awards and praise it recieves.
The best true art horror film since Silence of the Lambs.
This review of Let the Right One In (2008) was written by Daniel W on 15 Nov 2011.
Let the Right One In has generally received very positive reviews.
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