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Let the Right One In (English Dubbed) |  | Director: Tomas Alfredson
Actors: Kare Hedebrantt, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl, Karin Bergquist
Studio: Magnolia
Category: Movie
Buy New: $2.99
as of 3/20/2010 06:41 EDT details
Seller: Amazon Video On Demand
Rating:  326 reviews
Sales Rank: 9201
Genre: Art House
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 115 Minutes
ASIN: B001V7WC1Q
Theatrical Release Date: January 1, 2008
Release Date: November 2, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Synopsis:
Lonely, 12-year-old Oskar is regularly bullied by his stronger classmates. A new friendship develops when Eli, a pale, serious young girl who only comes out at night, moves in next door. Coinciding with her arrival is a series of inexplicable disappearances and murders. As Oskar becomes more aware of Eli's tragic plight, he cannot forsake her. However, Eli knows that to continue living, she must keep relocating. But when Oskar faces his darkest hour, Eli returns to defend him the only way she can... |
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 Theatrical Version from Amazon! March 18, 2010
T. J. Green (Hendersonville, TN USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After reading a few other reviews stating that Amazon finally has the theatrical subtitled version in stock, I decided it was time to pick this up. I received my copy today and certainly received the theatrical version! I cannot guarantee you'll get the same version (the disclaimer at the top of the item page seems to indicate that), but it does seem that they are shipping this version more often than not at this point.
Also, I want to note that the Amazon Unbox version that is included with your purchase (as of this writing) disappointingly has the home video subtitles, and after watching this version of the film for about 15 minutes, I had to stop. The home video subtitles literally feel like you're reading "See Spot. See Spot Run." Atrocious. For anyone that gave this film a low rating and this is the version you saw, you owe it to yourself to re-watch this film with the theatrical subtitles. It makes all the difference in the world.
Now, on to my actual review...
Movie:
As far as vampire movies go, there hasn't been a lot of innovation over the years. We have hokey Dracula pics, very dark Nosferatu style films, action movies like Underworld and Blade, and (God help us) teen dramas like Twilight. And, for the most part, that's pretty much been it. "Let The Right One In" is something altogether different. This film is very personal, and seems to touch on a portion of the vampire mythos that gets glossed over in most films. The vampire in this film (Eli) is purely evil, and I use the word "evil" in its most literal sense. Eli is a terrifying creature. But having said that, Eli also has a desire to experience and remember what it was once like to be human, and in that regard, this is also the most strikingly human vampire I've ever seen in a movie. The contrast between Eli as purely evil and also grasping to hold on to what little humanity she has left is very moving, disturbing, and heartbreaking. More than any other vampire movie, "Let The Right One In" makes you believe that a creature such as this could actually exist, which is possibly the most frightening aspect of the film. Instead of resorting to blood and cheap scares to frighten you (although there certainly is blood in the film, this is still a vampire movie after all), this film frightens you with your own emotions.
Blu-Ray:
I'm not going to go into a ton of detail here, but I will say that the picture and audio quality is phenomenal. You really get a sense of the intensity of the cold through both the crisp visuals and the subtleties of the audio. As cannot be stated enough, you absolutely must get the edition with the theatrical subtitles (as indicated by the "ENGLISH (Theatrical)" tag on the back of the case). You are doing yourself a serious disservice by watching this film with the god-awful home video subtitles.
Bottom Line:
This film may not be for everyone. This isn't a Hollywood vampire film by any means. But, if you enjoy horror films that use mood, atmosphere, and emotion as the catalyst for creating terror, this film is very highly recommended. Just as the cover art states, this may very well be the best vampire movie ever, as far as I'm concerned anyway.
 Let the Right Subtitles In! March 15, 2010
Uncle Sparky (Los Angeles, CA USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Does anyone know if they corrected the subtitles yet? I'd love to buy this but won't until they get it right. I would rate the theatrical version of the film 5 Stars but until they fix the subtitles, I can only give the home video version 2 Stars. The book, however, is also 5 Stars and surpasses the movie.
Frightening, Realistic March 15, 2010
Harrison Koehli
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is what horror movies should be like and what vampire films in particular are most often NOT. For the majority of the film the supernatural aspects are understated, leaving the superb acting, writing, and direction to shine through. You almost forget you're watching a vampire film. At once disturbing and yet moving, fantastical yet realistic, Let the Right One In is a stark meditation on friendship, bullying, and yes, vampirism. The psychopathic brother bullies were well played, but the two lead parts carried the film.
 Good Movie with a fresh take on an old theme, but not great March 14, 2010
Julian Wan (Ann Arbor, MI USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is based on the best selling novel by john Ajvide Lindqvist. He also did the adaptation. Without spoiling the film, this is not the traditional vampire movie (like the Hammer Films with Christopher Lee or Peter Cushing). While there are traditional components (blood thirst, unnatural strength, fangs, inability to tolerate sunlight) it is definite not the typical tale. Interestingly it reminds audiences of one of the original parts of vampire folklore. Vampires can only come into a room when invited; hence the title. There is definite horror and gore here so it isn't some preteen girl goth version. In brief, Oskar, an outcast loner teen age boy lives a miserable life. One night a middle age man and a girl, Eli, moves into the apartment next door. Soon, Oskar forms a bond with Eli because of their shared isolation from society. Of course during all of this, various horrors are also occurring.
Is it THE GREATEST VAMPIRE MOVIE EVER? No, but it is very good. It is very Scandinavian movie, and has long shots where only a bleak setting is shown. Viewers who are used to the quick cut pacing of movies like Saw may find these moments tedious. The are some fantastic scenes. Without spoiling the film it handles the denouement in a brilliant understated way. Other scenes suffer from probably limitations of technique and cost. Several of the scenes in the book are set in dark and poorly lit settings which makes filming difficult. Some of the scenes therefore lose some tension because there are nice modern street lamps or walkway lighting in the background but probably the film makers had to do the best they could. It was filmed in a real settings and doesn't look like they could afford to build elaborate sets.
Is the book better? Yes and no. The book has many subplots and fills in a lot of details that are glossed over or ignored completely in the film. The sense of mood is also more strongly developed. The feeling of helplessness and hopelessness is much more clearly developed. The final confrontation however is handled in a very original and clever way and the last scene is an improvement on the book. So, try to see the movie and read the book.
Is there some theme or meaning? Yes, monsters are not born, but created; often spawned out of cruelty.
Will this film be remade for US audiences? Yes, reportedly (IMDB) the guy who did Cloverfield will be redoing this film and it will have Chloe Moretz (upcoming Diary of Wimpy Kid and Kick-Ass) as Eli.
Vampire Poetry March 7, 2010
Frank Messely (Kortrijk, BELGIUM)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like horror. Good horror. Horror stories and films that make you care about the characters. Original stories, also, stories with a unique approach. Stories with a lot of atmosphere. Stories and films which create tension and dread with subtle means, stories which target the subconscious of the reader/viewer. At least three of these qualities should be present, the first one being essential. LET THE RIGHT ONE IN has many of these qualities. I saw this movie a couple of months ago in the theater (a terrible copy) and couldn't wait to see it again, for I knew there was much in that film still to be discovered. I bought it on Blu Ray and watched it again, and wasn't disappointed. For many reasons. It's a strange film which can be regarded both as a youth film and a horror movie. It's a film that doesn't rely on cheap gore and (by now predictable) shock effects. It uses CGI sparingly, only when necessary. The photography/composition is singular (European?). The locations, season (cold winter), interiors create an atmosphere of alienation, of mental desolation. The music is a unique blend of suspense and melancholy. And then there are the characters. Young teenagers, timid, uncertain, desperate for some love and sympathy in a cold (war) world. The acting by the two main characters is remarkable, modest yet convincing (not to forget the eyes and voice of Eli (Lina Leandersson), this alone is worth seeing this horror film - and on Blu Ray it's even more mesmerizing). The pace is slow, yet the film never bores, for the characters get you under a spell. Scandinavian films have a great tradition in psychological study and youth cinema, which shows in LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. So, I wonder, why does this film need an American remake? Big bucks, of course. I'm not going to see it. Something which is splendid doesn't need a remake. I simply don't want to spoil the magic.
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