THRILLED
Added 11/23/2009
I went to Best Buy for this movie, saw it had the original version. So i decided to try Target and they had the theatrical release!! I was so excited. The next night, i watched it and as it began, to my amazement, it also has closed captioning! Dumb Subtitles, Theater Subtitles ANNNDD Closed Captioning!! It seems to be Theatrical version Closed Captioning.
With many months of waiting, i can say this was worth the wait. i truly enjoyed it. I read the book before i even seen the movie and i'm glad i did. The book has far more details and my roommate felt that the movie was cut too much that it didnt provided enough flow. but in short: i still think this is a great movie.
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New Release is a winner !
Added 11/18/2009
Let The Right One In This new release has all the whistles and bells you could want. Swedish and English languages, but more importantly, four sets of subtitles to choose from. Not having seen it in theaters in 2008, I relied on what those who did told me about the release from Magnet (Magnolia Home Entertainment.) I was afraid that I'd get the version that the fans hated, but I got The Right One. I invited a couple of those "theatrical version fans" over to watch and they loved it. I just wish that the deleted scenes hadn't been deleted from the movie. The scene where Oskar takes his frustration out on Eli is heart-breaking and should have been left in. But someone needs to tell that girl to wipe her mouth after eating. That kiss was messy.
DH
BTW, in the last scene we'd all like to think that Eli taps, "I Love You" and Oskar taps, "Love You Back" but I'll bet that those who know Swedish and Morse Code will probably know that Eli taps, "ARE WE THERE YET" and Oskar taps, "Be Quiet And Go Back To Sleep."
DH
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What Vampire Movies Are Made Of
Added 11/6/2009
Let The Right One In is truly a masterpiece in my opinion, it really delivers an excellent story that kept me interested all through the film.
As a fan who has never read the novel, I had no expectations on my first viewing of this film and was not dissapointed.
There are all kinds of vampire films based on books right now and even though I have many that I enjoy, this one is very close to the top of my list.
For those who have yet to see Let The Right One In, when you first view this film please go in with an open mind and you might just enjoy it.
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Translation is Key!!!
Added 11/4/2009
I read the reviews on this DVD prior to buying and they were correct. The new release has both the theatrical translation as well as the original DVD translation and there is a world of difference. I've watched it with both versions and the movie is great either way but the theatrical translation is by far more satisfying.
S.
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Intelligent, nuanced tale of childhood friends and vampires
Added 10/30/2009
The Bottom Line:
A movie where the undead are back to their former role of ghastly bloodsucking creatures (who don't sparkle, but that's another matter), Let the Right One In is passable as a vampire film but really impresses in its nuanced depiction of a friendship between two young outcasts who find solace in each other; be warned that it's often a very graphic film, but it's also often a very good one.
3/4
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THRILLED
Added 11/23/2009
I went to Best Buy for this movie, saw it had the original version. So i decided to try Target and they had the theatrical release!! I was so excited. The next night, i watched it and as it began, to my amazement, it also has closed captioning! Dumb Subtitles, Theater Subtitles ANNNDD Closed Captioning!! It seems to be Theatrical version Closed Captioning.
With many months of waiting, i can say this was worth the wait. i truly enjoyed it. I read the book before i even seen the movie and i'm glad i did. The book has far more details and my roommate felt that the movie was cut too much that it didnt provided enough flow. but in short: i still think this is a great movie.
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New Release is a winner !
Added 11/18/2009
Let The Right One In This new release has all the whistles and bells you could want. Swedish and English languages, but more importantly, four sets of subtitles to choose from. Not having seen it in theaters in 2008, I relied on what those who did told me about the release from Magnet (Magnolia Home Entertainment.) I was afraid that I'd get the version that the fans hated, but I got The Right One. I invited a couple of those "theatrical version fans" over to watch and they loved it. I just wish that the deleted scenes hadn't been deleted from the movie. The scene where Oskar takes his frustration out on Eli is heart-breaking and should have been left in. But someone needs to tell that girl to wipe her mouth after eating. That kiss was messy.
DH
BTW, in the last scene we'd all like to think that Eli taps, "I Love You" and Oskar taps, "Love You Back" but I'll bet that those who know Swedish and Morse Code will probably know that Eli taps, "ARE WE THERE YET" and Oskar taps, "Be Quiet And Go Back To Sleep."
DH
3 out of 4 people found this helpful.
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What Vampire Movies Are Made Of
Added 11/6/2009
Let The Right One In is truly a masterpiece in my opinion, it really delivers an excellent story that kept me interested all through the film.
As a fan who has never read the novel, I had no expectations on my first viewing of this film and was not dissapointed.
There are all kinds of vampire films based on books right now and even though I have many that I enjoy, this one is very close to the top of my list.
For those who have yet to see Let The Right One In, when you first view this film please go in with an open mind and you might just enjoy it.
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