Let the Right One In

[theatokos]

Adam and I watched this Swedish vampire film last night. But you could also describe the film as a story of two lonely 12 year olds. That's what sets this film apart from other vampire flicks. It's not campy or flashy. It's about relationship. The pacing, story telling and photography all added to the lonely feeling. I really loved not knowing what was going to happen from the opening scene. As much as I enjoy Hollywood films, they are formulaic. This was not.

After finishing the film last night I thought is was very good, but I think it's even better today, because it's a film that I've continued to think about and mull over. Images linger in my head. Bits of dialogue come up and make me rethink some of the assumptions I made as the movie played out.

I have one particular point I want to discuss, but would hate to spoil the movie for anyone.

If you want a film to sink into, to be engaged in, I highly recommend this movie.

Comments

[erinya.livejournal.com]

I read about this one! I'll have to check it out based on your rec.

I'd love to come visit you guys sometime soon...any particular weekend days that would be good for you?

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

Yay visits! This Sunday could work. Next Sunday is good. The entire weekend of 17-19 is open. The weekend following we have to work all day on the 26th.

I think you'd really like this movie.

[wickedgroovy.livejournal.com]

I've been wanting to see this since I saw the trailer. Now I'm totally going to have to get this! :)

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

Oh it's so good! It's a slow film - in that European, each image unfolds, sort of way.

[wickedgroovy.livejournal.com]

Sounds exactly like the kind of movie Andy and I would like! Thanks for the recommendation! :)

[alizarin71.livejournal.com]

Wasn't it great? I'd love to hear your thoughts about it.