Showing posts with label Let Me In. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Let Me In. Show all posts
Creeps and Chills in a Different Vampire Movie
The fascination with vampires has dated to before the dawn of time, no really.
So that really is an exaggeration, but it does seem that way. From Twilight to True Blood, vampires are front and center in movies and television shows everywhere. When they decided to remake Let the Right One In there were many who were skeptical, as this was a horror film people wanted left as it was created.
Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) is having trouble in school. He is getting picked on viciously and doesn’t quite fit in with the other kids. And the other kids have no intention of getting along with him. Being the outcast is never an easy road to travel, but Owen is doing his best.
As Abby (Chloe Moretz) moves in next door, Owen finds someone who seems as mysterious as him. He finds her sitting in the courtyard of their complex and wants to know more, but all he is met with is the refrain that they can’t be friends. Despite that, they keep meeting in the courtyard and a friendship develops.
Los Alamos is a small town and when a young man is murdered, everyone wants to know what happened. Why did a man get brutally dissected and have virtually no blood remaining in his body? The friendship progresses and killings continue. Abby even lets Owen see her true self; will that be the end?
This is a quiet film that knows when to explode on the screen. A good mixture of bloody disgust with a bit of hair standing on end is featured in this tale of bonding. Two kids, uniting over their differences are standing together to help each other. It’s a unique coupling and one that can only work with the right cast.
And they have found the right cast here. Kodi Smit-McPhee expands on the performance that he had with The Road last year. He is the perfect person to play the kid that is on the outside looking in. Combined with Chloe Moretz, the two make a great couple of kids in different places in their life. And the two of them carry the bulk of the screen time, so it is vital they got the right actors.
There are moments that are a touch cheesy, but as a whole this has more creeps than chuckles. I found myself creepily enjoying this very adult oriented horror film. Let Me In got inside my head and came out a winner.
B
Let Me In
Overture Films
Director: Matt Reeves
Cast: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloe Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Elias Koteas
Rating: R for strong bloody horror violence, language and a brief sexual situation.
Runtime: 115 minutes.
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The fascination with vampires has dated to before the dawn of time, no really.
So that really is an exaggeration, but it does seem that way. From Twilight to True Blood, vampires are front and center in movies and television shows everywhere. When they decided to remake Let the Right One In there were many who were skeptical, as this was a horror film people wanted left as it was created.
Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) is having trouble in school. He is getting picked on viciously and doesn’t quite fit in with the other kids. And the other kids have no intention of getting along with him. Being the outcast is never an easy road to travel, but Owen is doing his best.
As Abby (Chloe Moretz) moves in next door, Owen finds someone who seems as mysterious as him. He finds her sitting in the courtyard of their complex and wants to know more, but all he is met with is the refrain that they can’t be friends. Despite that, they keep meeting in the courtyard and a friendship develops.
Los Alamos is a small town and when a young man is murdered, everyone wants to know what happened. Why did a man get brutally dissected and have virtually no blood remaining in his body? The friendship progresses and killings continue. Abby even lets Owen see her true self; will that be the end?
This is a quiet film that knows when to explode on the screen. A good mixture of bloody disgust with a bit of hair standing on end is featured in this tale of bonding. Two kids, uniting over their differences are standing together to help each other. It’s a unique coupling and one that can only work with the right cast.
And they have found the right cast here. Kodi Smit-McPhee expands on the performance that he had with The Road last year. He is the perfect person to play the kid that is on the outside looking in. Combined with Chloe Moretz, the two make a great couple of kids in different places in their life. And the two of them carry the bulk of the screen time, so it is vital they got the right actors.
There are moments that are a touch cheesy, but as a whole this has more creeps than chuckles. I found myself creepily enjoying this very adult oriented horror film. Let Me In got inside my head and came out a winner.
B
Let Me In
Overture Films
Director: Matt Reeves
Cast: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloe Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Elias Koteas
Rating: R for strong bloody horror violence, language and a brief sexual situation.
Runtime: 115 minutes.
Let's step into this week's Home Screening Room a struggle between Let Me In and Never Let Me Go
Just From Theaters
Let Me In (R) Chloe Moretz, Kodi Smit-McPhee
A great horror flick that will take your mind and scare you, sure the original is a powerful film. But this is actually a really good version, and worth your time and effort.
Conviction (R) Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver
Sam Rockwell gives an extraordinary performance in this film. He makes you believe his character and question what you see. Sure some of it feels very formula, but it is definitely worth checking out.
Never Let Me Go (R) Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield
Such an underrated film, this is a perfect rental. Add it to your queue, pick it up at a store or stream it online, the heart wrenching tale of individuals born for one purpose will move you.
The Tillman Story (R)
Want to see a solid documentary on a football hero? This is one you can’t miss. On the field, Pat Tillman was something special, but what made him iconic was his decision to join the military. This story shows that not everything is what it seems.
Also new this week…
Airwolf: Season 4
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (G) – Come on, you know you want to see this! See the video below for MORE of my coverage of this Blu Ray release.
The Client List (NR) Jennifer Love Hewitt, Cybill Shepherd – Really? Really?
Hatchet II (R) – Another horror, why can I never screen these films?
Mean Girls 2 (PG-13) More mean fun, yet I haven’t seen this…why????
Monsters (R) – Sci-fi and more.
Night Catches Us (R) – Kerry Washington, Anthony Mackie
Welcome to the Rileys (R) – Kristen Stewart, James Gandolfini, Melissa Leo A film that had a godo showing at some festivals that didn’t really hit the box office. Check it out.
And Finally
Chain Letter (R) -- Nikki Reed, Keith David
Ok, so when I was growing up this was done through the mail…now it’s via text…and a horror movie….ok…check out the trailer and tell me what you think!
Pick of the Week
Depends on the mood, but I love Let Me In for chills and Never Let Me Go has such a deep seeded story that will make you ponder it long after the credits roll.
Thanks!
Pop Some Popcorn, Do a Dew, and Throw in a Blu Ray and remember to Save Me A Seat!
READ MORE
Just From Theaters
Let Me In (R) Chloe Moretz, Kodi Smit-McPhee
A great horror flick that will take your mind and scare you, sure the original is a powerful film. But this is actually a really good version, and worth your time and effort.
Conviction (R) Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver
Sam Rockwell gives an extraordinary performance in this film. He makes you believe his character and question what you see. Sure some of it feels very formula, but it is definitely worth checking out.
Never Let Me Go (R) Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield
Such an underrated film, this is a perfect rental. Add it to your queue, pick it up at a store or stream it online, the heart wrenching tale of individuals born for one purpose will move you.
The Tillman Story (R)
Want to see a solid documentary on a football hero? This is one you can’t miss. On the field, Pat Tillman was something special, but what made him iconic was his decision to join the military. This story shows that not everything is what it seems.
Also new this week…
Airwolf: Season 4
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (G) – Come on, you know you want to see this! See the video below for MORE of my coverage of this Blu Ray release.
The Client List (NR) Jennifer Love Hewitt, Cybill Shepherd – Really? Really?
Hatchet II (R) – Another horror, why can I never screen these films?
Mean Girls 2 (PG-13) More mean fun, yet I haven’t seen this…why????
Monsters (R) – Sci-fi and more.
Night Catches Us (R) – Kerry Washington, Anthony Mackie
Welcome to the Rileys (R) – Kristen Stewart, James Gandolfini, Melissa Leo A film that had a godo showing at some festivals that didn’t really hit the box office. Check it out.
And Finally
Chain Letter (R) -- Nikki Reed, Keith David
Ok, so when I was growing up this was done through the mail…now it’s via text…and a horror movie….ok…check out the trailer and tell me what you think!
Pick of the Week
Depends on the mood, but I love Let Me In for chills and Never Let Me Go has such a deep seeded story that will make you ponder it long after the credits roll.
Thanks!
Pop Some Popcorn, Do a Dew, and Throw in a Blu Ray and remember to Save Me A Seat!