Thursday, January 28, 2010

Let the Right One In (2008)

12 year old Oskar, who is bullied at school, meets Eli, the new girl next door, and the two develop a friendship. Both are lonely and careful of who they can trust, which draws them together and forms a loyalty that knows no bounds. Least you think this is just a kids movie, there is a serial killer stalking through town at night and Eli is a vampire.

The film is beautifully shot, well written and atmospheric. At first I was disappointed with the film as I was expecting something more like the typical horror movie. But the more I think about it, the more I like it. I wish there were more movies like this which didn't rely on gore or special effects, but instead on characters, acting, and imagery.

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