Let Me In (Matt Reeves, 2010)

[stayillogical]

There are a lot of casting rumors floating around, and a press release is due out soon so I figure we can start discussing. Really disappointed to hear that Philip Seymour Hoffman isnt attached to this. More info:

http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/09/23/rumor-philip-seymour-hoffman-chloe-moretz-in-let-me-in/

[a speedo model]

Excited. Loved original, this is one of the few remakes I'm looking for. Timecrimes as well.

[taylerx0]

I loved the original, and I just hope that Hollywood doesn't completely ruin it.

[stayillogical]

Woah, I have no idea how I effed up the year. Maybe I was thinking about the original.

[TJ Wells]

I hate when directors try to get less flack for a remake by saying they're readapting the book, not remaking the movie (see: Spielberg/Smith w/ Oldboy)

[Thomas Balkcom]

I hate when directors try to get less flack for a remake by saying they're readapting the book, not remaking the movie (see: Spielberg/Smith w/ Oldboy)

I love how they didn't come out and say that until after there was substantial feedback

[terrycw89]

Richard Jenkins.

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/10/01/let-the-right-one-in-remake-cast-announced/

[stayillogical]

Woah... Richard Jenkins is perfect. He hadn't even crossed my mind.

[Thomas Balkcom]

concept poster

http://screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/let-me-in-matt-reeves-concept-poster.jpg

and this began shooting in the last couple days

http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/03/let-me-in-begins-shooting/

[TJ Wells]

eh, not bad.

he really needs to make it his own for this to work. personally, i think anyone on the crew who hasn't seen ltroi shouldn't be allowed to until they finish the movie.

[fake empire]

Hammer presents ay?

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://www.rowthree.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/letmein-poster01.jpg

http://www.rowthree.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/letmein-poster02.jpg

[IAmNietzche]

Terrible. Just awful. The only reason to remake this film would be to make money.

[deadkidsean]

Stupid, stupid, stupid. There is no reason to do this whatsoever, and if these idiotic directors loved film as much as they say they do, then they'd realize that. This has become one of those 'accepted' remakes for some reason that I don't understand, but whatever.


Add on that Reeves hasn't done a relevant thing in his entire career, and it makes me care even less. /cynic

[IAmNietzche]

Stupid, stupid, stupid. There is no reason to do this whatsoever, and if these idiotic directors loved film as much as they say they do, then they'd realize that. This has become one of those 'accepted' remakes for some reason that I don't understand, but whatever.


Add on that Reeves hasn't done a relevant thing in his entire career, and it makes me care even less. /cynic
The only reason I can see people accepting this remake is so they can say "oh, I saw the original and it was much better". I'll tell you right now the original is better than anything this hack director is gonna be able to shit out. No need for him to try.

[deadkidsean]

The only reason I can see people accepting this remake is so they can say "oh, I saw the original and it was much better". I'll tell you right now the original is better than anything this hack director is gonna be able to shit out. No need for him to try.
Yeah, I see what you mean. And the thing is, the other side of that spectrum is the people that would have no clue there is an original to begin with, like with Quarantine. They'll pass it off like the real thing, ask if LtROI was a remake of Let Me In, say they have no interest in watching the foreign version because they "hate reading while I watch a movie," etc. Ugh. I wish I lived in Europe.

[Thomas Balkcom]

coming out October 1st, 2010.

http://screenrant.com/let-me-in-let-the-right-one-in-remake-official-release-date-synopsis-ross-40327/

[fake empire]

Stupid, stupid, stupid. There is no reason to do this whatsoever, and if these idiotic directors loved film as much as they say they do, then they'd realize that. This has become one of those 'accepted' remakes for some reason that I don't understand, but whatever.


Add on that Reeves hasn't done a relevant thing in his entire career, and it makes me care even less. /cynic
Didn't Cloverfield have the best opening weekend of any January movie ever? A lot of people like that movie, I wouldn't exactly call Reeves irrelevant.

[Gaugzilla]

Terrible. Just awful. The only reason to remake this film would be to make money.
I don't really see how they would think it's a moneymaking opportunity. Not exactly a story that caters to the masses.

[fake empire]

I don't really see how they would think it's a moneymaking opportunity. Not exactly a story that caters to the masses.
Yea, but it's vampires. Vampires are popular now.

[Thomas Balkcom]

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Looks terrible.

[WordzandDreamz]

Looks terrible.

Funny you say this because almost every site that has posted it has mentioned how surprisingly awesome it looks.

I personally think that is a badass trailer and I love the original film.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Funny you say this because almost every site that has posted it has mentioned how surprisingly awesome it looks.

I personally think that is a badass trailer and I love the original film.

interesting. I watched it a second time just to make sure I wasn't mistaken.

[Thomas Balkcom]

maybe it's the music that's throwing me off.

[Healthy Scratch]

this movie sucked ass before. hopefully they fix it.

[IAmNietzche]

this movie sucked ass before. hopefully they fix it.
You probably would have liked it more if you could read you fucking hick.

[narcoleptic953]

interesting. I watched it a second time just to make sure I wasn't mistaken.

Nope, I agree. I think it looks like a bastardization.

[Ravenna]

haha wow that music is fucking awful.

[aradiantsunrise]

Is it a vampire film?

EDIT: So it is.

[flask]

On the fence about seeing this. The trailer looks good, but only because it looks like a shot for shot remake of the original. The whole time I was watching it I was thinking "oh I remember that scene."

[Guern1ca]

Horrible, horrible trailer. Wow. After I saw a few screenshots a couple months ago, I was getting excited. I still think Chloe is great casting, but fuck, Matt Reeves is awful. Man. I'm bummed.

[Wake Up]

Makes me want to go back and re-watch the original. Trailer looks like shit. Kodi just can't act very well.

[Justin_stacy]

was alright, i'm expecting a movie that plays to the twlight crowd rather than genre fans...and that's what it looks like. its worst issue is that god awful 'music'.

[Recovery Room]

I know it's just music in a trailer, but it totally throws off the whole vibe that the original had going.

[Justin_stacy]

you can be certain that this movie isn't gonna have the quite desolate feel of the original. similarities are in story only, director already said his intent wasn't on 'remaking' the original....which he rightfully said wouldn't play to an american audience.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Nope, I agree. I think it looks like a bastardization.

haha wow that music is fucking awful.

Horrible, horrible trailer. Wow. After I saw a few screenshots a couple months ago, I was getting excited. I still think Chloe is great casting, but fuck, Matt Reeves is awful. Man. I'm bummed.

thank God I'm not alone.

It's Kodi JEEZ MALCOMLACEY.com

hahahah.

[Protested Hero]

I wasn't much of a fan of Let The Right One In, so I can't say I'm hyped for this. I'll give it a shot though.

[Drew Beringer]

ehhhh

[Guern1ca]

I wasn't much of a fan of Let The Right One In, so I can't say I'm hyped for this. I'll give it a shot though.
You'd be more excited for this if you didn't like LtROI.

[drudo182]

Never saw the original. This trailer didn't impress me either. Music was weird.

[aradiantsunrise]

I can't take the title seriously, it keeps reminding me of the three little pigs rhyme.

[Healthy Scratch]

I wasn't much of a fan of Let The Right One In, so I can't say I'm hyped for this. I'll give it a shot though.
thats cuz you can't read, you fucking redneck! har har har.

[Healthy Scratch]

it did suck ass. did you even think about what was going on? the characters acted like nobody in their right mind would ever act. maybe thats why the actors did such a piss-poor job in their roles. the entire thing reeked of some high-school level media arts project, but slap some subtitles and snowflakes on the bastard, and you trolls eat it up like candy.

[marrost]

Totally (http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/let-the-right-one-in,1152490/critic-review.html) man (http://chicago.metromix.com/movies/movie_review/movie-review-let-the/763148/content). You're (http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/review.asp?FID=135765) absolutely (http://www.filmthreat.com/reviews/11078/) right (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/lat_den_ratte_komma_in/).http://content7.flixster.com/question/36/43/36/3643361_std.jpg

[Thomas Balkcom]

hahahaha.

[jwicklun]

Gotta pay the troll toll to get in....

[Healthy Scratch]

oh i get it. i should like the movie because other people tell me to. i'll keep that in mind. i forgot how things work around here.

[Wake Up]

oh i get it. i should like the movie because other people tell me to. i'll keep that in mind. i forgot how things work around here.

I was like you, man. I would go around this site being a complete fucking idiot. Spurting my thoughtless and completely random opinions all over every thread I entered. Then I wondered, "Why is everyone yelling at me over the internetzz all the time?" And I thought to myself. Maybe everyone on the internet is a douche or I'm just a fucking idiot. Then I read some books and started typing in proper grammar
and not like
this all the
time. With all that being said. I think you're a great guy. Hell, I love you man! You're the best. I just think you're acting like a little baby right now. Because in the end, no one really gives a rats ass about your opinion right now. But I can only speak for myself when I say that.


Good luck. I wish you the best here on ap.net.

[Healthy Scratch]

i see. well maybe you could show me where i used bad grammer and talked like a total fucking idiot. my 'thoughtless and random opinion' was the only one made here with any reason or justification behind it, instead of the typical AP trendy bullshit - 'you should like this movie because everyone else does'.
the movie blew, plain and simple. the storyline was weak. the acting was insipid. the direction was mediocre at best. and the only counterpoints presented are someone else's reviews? seriously? i'm sorry, i didn't realize thinking on your own was such a stretch for some of you.
but just the same, if no one gives a rat's ass what i think of the movie, you know no one gives a rat's ass what you think either.

[Wake Up]

i see. well maybe you could show me where i used bad grammer and talked like a total fucking idiot. my 'thoughtless and random opinion' was the only one made here with any reason or justification behind it, instead of the typical AP trendy bullshit - 'you should like this movie because everyone else does'.
the movie blew, plain and simple. the storyline was weak. the acting was insipid. the direction was mediocre at best. and the only counterpoints presented are someone else's reviews? seriously? i'm sorry, i didn't realize thinking on your own was such a stretch for some of you.
but just the same, if no one gives a rat's ass what i think of the movie, you know no one gives a rat's ass what you think either.

i liked the movie. you didn't. i'm happy with that, you seem to be the only one who isn't. you give your points, but make no effort to support them with examples. just giving your opinion without a why is ridiculous for anyone to do. that's not even mentioning the fact that you come in here and insult everyone who likes the movie. kinda retarded, eh?

[Healthy Scratch]

i liked the movie. you didn't. i'm happy with that, you seem to be the only one who isn't. you give your points, but make no effort to support them with examples. just giving your opinion without a why is ridiculous for anyone to do. that's not even mentioning the fact that you come in here and insult everyone who likes the movie. kinda retarded, eh?
wait wait wait. i came in here and insulted everyone who liked the movie?
i simply said the movie sucked. but for that, i was called an illiterate hick idiot.
hmm. i must be missing something.

[Wake Up]

it did suck ass. did you even think about what was going on? the characters acted like nobody in their right mind would ever act. maybe thats why the actors did such a piss-poor job in their roles. the entire thing reeked of some high-school level media arts project, but slap some subtitles and snowflakes on the bastard, and you trolls eat it up like candy.

wait wait wait. i came in here and insulted everyone who liked the movie?
i simply said the movie sucked. but for that, i was called an illiterate hick idiot.
hmm. i must be missing something.

i can't go on like this. i love you.

[Healthy Scratch]

i can't go on like this. i love you.
yeah genius, that was in response to the insults thrown my way. if you want to continue acting like a bitch because someone doesn't like your favorite fucking vampire movie, then so be it. but don't get all butt hurt when someone calls you out for it.

[dellico]

yeah genius, that was in response to the insults thrown my way. if you want to continue acting like a bitch because someone doesn't like your favorite fucking vampire movie, then so be it. but don't get all butt hurt when someone calls you out for it.

you have a jack black avatar. your argument is invalid.

[marrost]

This dude is so full of shit, don't know why you guys are even bothering.

Looking at his posts, all he does is argue with everyone on topics ranging from hockey to earthquakes to youtube videos. He also has 300 posts, which means he has only been on the site for a few months, which means he was drawn to it by all the shitty music that is promoted here and thus, has a worthless opinion, life and dick.

[williek311]

Lol

[Healthy Scratch]

This dude is so full of shit, don't know why you guys are even bothering.

Looking at his posts, all he does is argue with everyone on topics ranging from hockey to earthquakes to youtube videos. He also has 300 posts, which means he has only been on the site for a few months, which means he was drawn to it by all the shitty music that is promoted here and thus, has a worthless opinion, life and dick.
i don't know why i even care, you guys have shown yourselves incapable of an original thought, but no. i've been around for years. me and tate kept bumping heads so i made a new name to use, mainly in the NHL thread. i remember when all you little kiddies started popping up around here. this place went from being a fairly decent community, to a handful of douchebags (marrost) and the children that follow their lead (guern1ca).
but regardless, i don't like your movie. boo hoo. now rinse the sand out of your vaginas and move on.

[marrost]

i mean... i joined in '03, so i doubt you remember when i 'popped up'.. but ok jack black jr. master of movies (healthy scratch).

http://www.marriedtothesea.com/062610/first-place-at-internet.gif

you did it. the thread is yours. i hope you use it to continually entertain us with your idiocy.

[stayillogical]

I feel like deleting this thread and starting a new one so I don't have to scroll past this nonsense.

[Protested Hero]

thats cuz you can't read, you fucking redneck! har har har.

Naw, I have no issues with subtitles, I just didn't feel like the movie is worthy of all the hype. I mean, it was all right, but when people spew shit out like "best vampire movie ever" I don't buy it. I guess it was about a vampire, but still.

[ohheroine]

god i hope i dont hate this. the original was one of the best movies ive seen in a long time

[Sloth7]

Ok, back to the topic after all that...

I was not impressed with that trailer, but I probably went into it not expecting to like it. That desolate, cold Swedish setting in the original, it worked perfectly. As someone said earlier, this looks to be playing more to the Twilight crowd. I actually think some horror remakes in recent years weren't bad at all (The Hills Have Eyes, The Crazies, Dawn of the Dead), but those were all older movies to start with, there's no reason to remake this recent of a film. They need to give us Americans more credit that we can appreciate the original. If further trailers prove to look better, maybe I'll give it a shot, but I think I'm happy just sticking with Let the Right One In.

[warstory]

I bought let the right one in the other day because I found a gift card and my friend hadn't seen it. When I was checking out the cashier started talking about let me in and how excited he was to see the american take on it. It kind of made me feel like a bitch for judging this movie before it came out but on the other hand I still know it's going to be a piece of shit.

anywho
here are some movie posters
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Randm1/ONTD/letmeinposter.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Randm1/ONTD/let_me_in_ver2.jpg

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

not sure after the trailer. kind of looks like they added some stuff not in the original.

[Guern1ca]

not sure after the trailer. kind of looks like they added some stuff not in the original.
That'd be an earth-shattering development for 21st century remakes.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

That'd be an earth-shattering development for 21st century remakes.

not saying it wouldn't. merely making an observation.

[x1onexwo1fx]

do we really need a remake? wtf america.

oh, and searchbar brings up nothing. wtf ap.net. jk

edit: to be fair, anyone who's seen kick-ass will agree that chloe moretz is awesome, and i am one of the few people who actually really liked cloverfield. but judging from the trailer, this doesn't look good at all.

[Thomas Balkcom]

do we really need a remake? wtf america.

oh, and searchbar brings up nothing. wtf ap.net. jk

title has three words that are less than 4 letters. I knew that the person who made it would include the director, too.

[Ailite]

I love the original and I'm excited for this, I think it could be great. I understand the opposition too though.

[x1onexwo1fx]

title has three words that are less than 4 letters. I knew that the person who made it would include the director, too.

oh, that makes sense. sorry about that.

[Thomas Balkcom]

oh, that makes sense. sorry about that.

absolutely no need to apologize.

[Guern1ca]

Red Band (http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/let-me-in/red-band-trailer) looks way better, but still not sold. Have to reiterate, as I do often, Moretz is so great.

[Prestonxsmith]

Haven't seen the Red Band yet, but the fact that it has one is pretty interesting.

[deadkidsean]

I hate to keep getting a tiny bit excited for this when I see new screenshots.

http://i56.tinypic.com/fwuef6.jpg

[cantnokdahustle]

Hopefully it lives up to the previous opening night films of Fantastic Fest.

[flask]

not sure after the trailer. kind of looks like they added some stuff not in the original.

It seems like a lot of people are forgetting, or dont even know, that the Swedish version is based on a book, and even that movie has different scenes or is missing entire scenes from the book.


I feel like im the only one who doesn't see this as a remake but a re-imagining. Sure, there's already one good movie based on the source material, but this time its an american company making an adaptation for an american audience. As much as I'd love for everyone to see the Swedish version, foreign films just get lost over here and don't get the audience they deserve. This is a chance for a broader audience to see a great story and a lot of people will seek out Let the Right One In. But really, when it comes to making movies adapted from a written source, is the first movie considered the original and all other subsequent movies are "remakes" or is every movie just a re-interpretation of the same story?

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

It seems like a lot of people are forgetting, or dont even know, that the Swedish version is based on a book, and even that movie has different scenes or is missing entire scenes from the book.


I feel like im the only one who doesn't see this as a remake but a re-imagining. Sure, there's already one good movie based on the source material, but this time its an american company making an adaptation for an american audience. As much as I'd love for everyone to see the Swedish version, foreign films just get lost over here and don't get the audience they deserve. This is a chance for a broader audience to see a great story and a lot of people will seek out Let the Right One In. But really, when it comes to making movies adapted from a written source, is the first movie considered the original and all other subsequent movies are "remakes" or is every movie just a re-interpretation of the same story?

good point. depends on what the american director is using for source material - the book or the swedish version

[flask]

I think i'll enjoy it if there's:
A. no shitty cgi cats attack scene
B. an ending as good as the first movie. not necessarily the same ending, just one as shocking and with the same emotional impact. Though judging by the trailer, it looks like it takes place in a pool.

[deadkidsean]

Variety headline:

Fans of "Let the Right One In" can relax.

[WakingTheMisery]

I don't have much desire to see the same film in English, in all honesty. I feel like it'll lose it's luster.

[TJ Wells]

Early reviews:

"at least as good as the original, with a meticulous, unhurried, highly absorbing style. more impressed with moretz than leandersson."
"it's breathtaking and yes i think it's better than the original."
"commands respect for not dumbing things down, offering classy, 'sixth sense' style crossover potential as it lures both genre suckers and fresh blood."
"giacchino's score could be something to watch this season."

[terrycw89]

I'm pretty surprised to see this getting such good reviews (especially when compared to the Swedish version). I think I might actually be excited to see this now.

[TJ Wells]

I've been wary/excited to see it since it was announced. The idea of Jenkins, Moretz and Reeves (who I think has a legit future has a seriously good director ahead of him) sounded great, but the idea of remakes never immediately bodes well to me. Cannot wait now.

[I am Mick]

I was so pessimistic about them remaking this, but all these glowing reviews are actually getting me excited to see it.

[matt_rawlings]

Can someone direct me to these reviews please?

[TJ Wells]

Can someone direct me to these reviews please?
http://incontention.com/?p=28424#more-28424

[I am Mick]

This is actually becoming one of my most anticipated. I wish they would include more of the book the whole "zombie" Hakan plot

[Healthy Scratch]

i'm in the minority here, i didn't like the first one at all. i keep seeing reviews from people that loved the first one, i'm wondering what effect it has on the rest of us.

[jbaseball44]

Reviews have me quite excited for this, I was pretty skeptical at first

[cantnokdahustle]

Saw this at FF last night. It is better than the original, much more tightly edited and shot. However, it's almost a shot for shot remake. Michael G's score is great (and he treated us to a live boys' choir to begin the evening).

no cat scene. no crotch shot.

[deadkidsean]

Better than the original. Right.

[stayillogical]

Saw this at FF last night. It is better than the original, much more tightly edited and shot. However, it's almost a shot for shot remake. Michael G's score is great (and he treated us to a live boys' choir to begin the evening).

no cat scene. no crotch shot.

How's the pool scene?

[cantnokdahustle]

How's the pool scene?

shot for shot, just a little more blood in the pool. It's only less great because you know what's coming. Also, the Abby-Caretaker relationship is much more fully fleshed out.

[I am Mick]

Have you read the book? Did they include anything that didn't make the original movie?

[fake empire]

I read there's a lot of stuff that wasn't in the original movie...

[hopeforthebest]

100% on rottentomatoes

[meeotch]

Reviews have me quite excited for this, I was pretty skeptical at first
Seconded.

[shadows]

i wish they could have used the original swedish title

[hopeforthebest]

i seen it tonight and it was awesome! there were minor changes but nothing major.

[I am Mick]

Hoping to catch this when I'm home this weekend, I have a hard time believing it'll top the original like everyone's saying but the reviews have me interested.

[Farva2]

I just got back from the midnight. It was great but I've still got to say I liked the original more. SPOILERS AHEAD------- I didn't really like the police officer in the film as a replacement of the character in the original or the chick that got bitten and survived, they werent as developed. The one thing that really does bug me though about this version is that when owen finds the picture of abby and the caretaker from when he was young, it implies that abby just used the caretaker to get what she wanted from him and is now going to use owen for the same thing. Really does take away from the romantic element

[flask]

Better than the original. Right.

There's no way it could be improved upon. Its....its....its a FOREIGN MOVIE.

[I am Mick]

I just got back from the midnight. It was great but I've still got to say I liked the original more. SPOILERS AHEAD------- I didn't really like the police officer in the film as a replacement of the character in the original or the chick that got bitten and survived, they werent as developed. The one thing that really does bug me though about this version is that when owen finds the picture of abby and the caretaker from when he was young, it implies that abby just used the caretaker to get what she wanted from him and is now going to use owen for the same thing. Really does take away from the romantic element

You should put the spoilers in spoiler tags. However, as for "owen" becoming "abby's" caretaker, you could easily infer that from the original movie and the book. At least, it crossed my mind when I read it.

But yeah, just got back from this. Loved it. It does some things better than the original, some things worse. The CG looked horrendous, but thankfully that was only in like two scenes. Also when Hakan (the caretaker) gets in that car wreck and rolls down the hill with the stationary camera inside the car, that looked fucking awesome.

[shimy1984]

Just heard about this today! Wanna see it!

[kaycey]

Better than the original. Right.
i don't believe it. have you seen the original?

[deadkidsean]

i don't believe it. have you seen the original?
I have. I think it's one of the best and most important films from the past 30 years and the best 'vampire movie' of all-time.

[kaycey]

I have. I think it's one of the best and most important films from the past 30 years and the best 'vampire movie' of all-time.
yeah that's exactly how i feel. so do you really think that the matt reeves version is better than the original?

[deadkidsean]

yeah that's exactly how i feel. so do you really think that the matt reeves version is better than the original?
Oooh, I see what you mean now. No, my post was, like, "riiiiight, it's better than the original. SURE it is."


I don't think it has ANY potential to be better in any way, no. I haven't seen it yet but prly next wknd.

[kaycey]

Oooh, I see what you mean now. No, my post was, like, "riiiiight, it's better than the original. SURE it is."


I don't think it has ANY potential to be better in any way, no. I haven't seen it yet but prly next wknd.
god damn it! went back to the post, don't know how the sarcasm flew right by. Glad we on the same page.

[stayillogical]

Oooh, I see what you mean now. No, my post was, like, "riiiiight, it's better than the original. SURE it is."


I don't think it has ANY potential to be better in any way, no. I haven't seen it yet but prly next wknd.

It really wasn't. All of those statements are ludicrous. Not even close.

[stayillogical]

I have. I think it's one of the best and most important films from the past 30 years and the best 'vampire movie' of all-time.

I love that you feel this way Sean. As do I.

[deadkidsean]

god damn it! went back to the post, don't know how the sarcasm flew right by. Glad we on the same page.
Haha, no worried dude.

It really wasn't. All of those statements are ludicrous. Not even close.
Still worth seeing? I already saw two films at the cinema this weekend and there isn't anything opening here next worth seeing, so I was probably going to watch then.

[stayillogical]

Haha, no worried dude.


Still worth seeing? I already saw two films at the cinema this weekend and there isn't anything opening here next worth seeing, so I was probably going to watch then.

There's one really cool scene not from the original, it's beautifully shot and well acted, so yeah. I just don't like some of the choices they made. In all honesty, it could be a good movie stand alone for people that haven't seen the original. I just can't help but compare how things were more satisfying to me in the swedish version.

[deadkidsean]

There's one really cool scene not from the original, it's beautifully shot and well acted, so yeah. I just don't like some of the choices they made. In all honesty, it could be a good movie stand alone for people that haven't seen the original. I just can't help but compare how things were more satisfying to me in the swedish version.
Right. That's what I was afraid of/expected. I love Chloe and RJ, and it looks appealing to the eye, so I'll probably end up seeing it. Thanks.

[I am Mick]

Wish people would stop shitting on it before seeing it. I was just as pissed to find out they were remaking my favorite movie as the rest of the original fans, but this stays extremely faithful where it should (pacing, mood, atmosphere) and changes other things up to let the movie stand on its own. It does some things better the scenes where the "caretaker" goes out and gets blood for eli, and some things worse pretty much any time they use the horrible, I Am Legend esque CGI. Wish they just stuck with practical stuff .

If you actually go out and see it and hate it, then by all means shit on it.

[Eight30Ninety]

I've been dying to see this. Plans to see this the past two nights have failed. Maybe I should just pop in the original again til I can finally see it.

[flask]

I liked it. Unnecessary? Sure. Good movie? Definitely. Some things were moved and changed with varying results. I thought some parts were better and some parts shouldn't have been tampered with. Overall I feel like I just took a slightly different path to the same destination. Unfortunately, it has the remake thing going against it. Too many people are going to avoid it on pre-conceived notions that its a hollywood cash grab. People who are seeing this for the first time, however, are probably going to love it. I just think what its going to come down to is which one you see first. personally, I liked the people of the apartment complex getting killed and the cop investigating it better than the group of drunk friends. Everything was tied together better that way. When the cop was dying on the floor and reached for Owen's hand, but he just closes the door, that sent a chill up my spine. Incredible scene. And as for the lady who turns into a vampire being "more developed", how? She had 2 or 3 minutes of screen time in the original and a cat attack scene. The only thing that made her part better was the fact that she chose to kill herself, which made her death more powerful, as opposed to it being an accident. I hope this movie does well. Even if its a remake, its still the best horror movie to come out over here in a while.

[I am Mick]

I liked it. Unnecessary? Sure. Good movie? Definitely. Some things were moved and changed with varying results. I thought some parts were better and some parts shouldn't have been tampered with. Overall I feel like I just took a slightly different path to the same destination. Unfortunately, it has the remake thing going against it. Too many people are going to avoid it on pre-conceived notions that its a hollywood cash grab. People who are seeing this for the first time, however, are probably going to love it. I just think what its going to come down to is which one you see first. personally, I liked the people of the apartment complex getting killed and the cop investigating it better than the group of drunk friends. Everything was tied together better that way. When the cop was dying on the floor and reached for Owen's hand, but he just closes the door, that sent a chill up my spine. Incredible scene. And as for the lady who turns into a vampire being "more developed", how? She had 2 or 3 minutes of screen time in the original and a cat attack scene. The only thing that made her part better was the fact that she chose to kill herself, which made her death more powerful, as opposed to it being an accident. I hope this movie does well. Even if its a remake, its still the best horror movie to come out over here in a while.

Definitely agree with the decision to cut out/condense Lacke, Virginia and all that whole side group. Feel like it made the film a lot tighter and still had all the important scenes that involved them other than that cat scene, which was done horribly in the original anyway.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

good/worthy remake. better than the original? no. like others have said, some things better, some things worse. would i be okay if a friend of mine saw this one first? i suppose

[tawtaw]

This isn't even on the "coming soon" listings here yet. Lame. The only thing I really want to see it for is how the pool scene is done. Anyone mind giving me an idea?

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

This isn't even on the "coming soon" listings here yet. Lame. The only thing I really want to see it for is how the pool scene is done. Anyone mind giving me an idea?

Comparable to the original with a little more gore and a little more money behind it.

[mattyrocks]

Comparable to the original with a little more gore and a little more money behind it.


how does the original movie stack up against the new one?

[mattyrocks]

nevermind. i just read your comment on the previous page...

[colorlesscliche]

Pool scene was done really well. The sound editing during that scene was awesome.

[zbrmike79]

I've never seen the original but I thought this was a beautiful great movie. I think it was the last movie this year I really wanted to see, and I'm very happy with it.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

I've never seen the original but I thought this was a beautiful great movie. I think it was the last movie this year I really wanted to see, and I'm very happy with it.

get on seeing the original. would like to have someone's opinion of which was better who hasn't seen that one first.

[zbrmike79]

get on seeing the original. would like to have someone's opinion of which was better who hasn't seen that one first.

K, my friend said its on instant watch so ill check it out next time I go home

[I am Mick]

Deleted scene of "Abby" being turned into a vampire. Pretty intense. http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/10/05/exclusive-deleted-scene-let-me-in-matt-reeves-explains-why-the-intense-sequence-was-cut/

Also a video interview with Matt Reeves explaining why it was cut.

[daminhboy]

i watched the original and it was great!! the new one looks pretty good too

[xBLACKOUTx]

I loved the original and am planning on seeing this friday, I really hope it measures up.

[Eight30Ninety]

I thought this was great. Very little was changed from the original but when there was change it was for the better. I had a few upset friends that thought they were going into a horror movie though. Oops.

[zbrmike79]

get on seeing the original. would like to have someone's opinion of which was better who hasn't seen that one first.

i watched the original this weekend, and to be honest i liked the american one more.
they both had their strong points - where certain scenes i preferred in the original.
but i just liked the cinematography and atmosphere in the american version a whole lot more, subtle things.

also my friend who told me about this movie who saw the swedish one first, after watching it again said he prefers the american one as well, and that the original seemed a lot more intense the first time he watched it.

[a speedo model]

Watched this last night, great film. Definitely worth seeing in theaters, will be buying the DVD.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

i watched the original this weekend, and to be honest i liked the american one more.
they both had their strong points - where certain scenes i preferred in the original.
but i just liked the cinematography and atmosphere in the american version a whole lot more, subtle things.

also my friend who told me about this movie who saw the swedish one first, after watching it again said he prefers the american one as well, and that the original seemed a lot more intense the first time he watched it.

good to hear. i need to be able to see the US version a few more times.

[Bloodsucker II]

No, i have not seen the Swedish version but wow I loved the hell out of this movie.

[stayillogical]

Right. That's what I was afraid of/expected. I love Chloe and RJ, and it looks appealing to the eye, so I'll probably end up seeing it. Thanks.

Did you get around to it?

[deadkidsean]

Did you get around to it?

Did not, unfortunately. One of the few that I missed in theaters this year.

[stayillogical]

Did not, unfortunately. One of the few that I missed in theaters this year.

I've been waiting for you to rip it apart, hopefully. I think people are being way too positive on this one.

[deadkidsean]

I've been waiting for you to rip it apart, hopefully. I think people are being way too positive on this one.

Hahaha. Well, you know I'm a cynical bastard, so when I do see it, you can definitely expect that to happen.

[Drew Beringer]

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/let-me-in.html
February 1st

[0s0]

I've seen the original, and although I like the original more than this American remake, I have respect for the American remake because it was pretty well done. I think I just appreciated the camera angles in the original version - especially in the climactic scene. The acting in the American version was superb as well.

[kagenouta]

I finally managed to see this last night. It's fucking amazing.

[Jaimehere]

Just watched the remake and i ENJOYED the hell out of it

will now DO EVERYTHING possible to watch the original, hope i can find a dvd somewhere

[Fourchordwonder]

Just watched the remake and i ENJOYED the hell out of it

will now DO EVERYTHING possible to watch the original, hope i can find a dvd somewhere

If you have Netflix, it's on Watch Instantly.

[Jaimehere]

If you have Netflix, it's on Watch Instantly.

sadly i do not have a netflix account, will just try my best to find the dvd of both the original and the remake

[2LW]

sadly i do not have a netflix account, will just try my best to find the dvd of both the original and the remake
If you loved the American adaptation, the Swedish one will blow your mind.

[kafe]

Still haven't gotten around to see the American version yet, but I quite look forward to it, just to see how it is because I loved the Swedish version.

Also, my boyfriend has the book and I can't decide if I wanna start reading that or Stieg Larsson's Millenium triology.

[narcoleptic953]

Finally saw this. It's been awhile since I've seen the original, but from what I remember, they're remarkably similar. I did enjoy this one though.

[anthonydarko]

For anyone who has seen the remake, does the remake in some way push the notion that girl is actually a boy like in the book and the original?

[deadkidsean]

no, there's no cock shot

[anthonydarko]

Hmmmm :-/

[deadkidsean]

Hmmmm :-/
Yeah...that's literally the only thing that's different pretty much, haha.

[x1onexwo1fx]

hah... :hitself:

[deadkidsean]

hah... :hitself:
? there isnt...

[x1onexwo1fx]

? there isnt...

i was referring to his question. in the first movie, what i took from it was that it was implied that she used to be a girl but now isn't. i found it strange that he asked specifically if she was a boy. i haven't read the book, but yeah.

[stayillogical]

? there isnt...

So you finally saw it. What'd you think?

[deadkidsean]

So you finally saw it. What'd you think?
I liked it! It was quite pointless, as a million others have said, but I fucking love Chloe and thought she did great. The atmosphere,you could tell it was trying to replicate, but in doing so, it kind of created its own unique feel. I dunno. I'm not over-the-moon about it, but it was still enjoyable.

[anthonydarko]

i was referring to his question. in the first movie, what i took from it was that it was implied that she used to be a girl but now isn't. i found it strange that he asked specifically if she was a boy. i haven't read the book, but yeah.
Well in the book, Eli was castrated by a vampire nobleman hence why I asked. Plus, it is worth noting that the actress who played Eli in the original had her voice dubbed over with a male's.

[stayillogical]

I liked it! It was quite pointless, as a million others have said, but I fucking love Chloe and thought she did great. The atmosphere,you could tell it was trying to replicate, but in doing so, it kind of created its own unique feel. I dunno. I'm not over-the-moon about it, but it was still enjoyable.

You're a marshmallow, Sean! A twinkie.

[deadkidsean]

You're a marshmallow, Sean! A twinkie.
<3 Wallace


EDIT: Does that echo your sentiment? I forget what you said and am too lazy to search this thread. :-)

EDITEDIT: Hold the phone. I actually remember now. You didn't like it and wanted me to hate it, too, hahaha.

[Bloodsucker II]

If you loved the American adaptation, the Swedish one will blow your mind.

I disagree.

[2LW]

I disagree.
Guess that's fine, go on I'm listening.

[JuneJuly]

The part where he wants to make a pact and she looks at him. Intense.

I need to see the original, and read the book. Ajvide Lindqvist is a fantastic author, Handling the Undead is a super good book.

[I am Mick]

I love the book. There is such a huge part of the book left out of both of the movies and that's a bummer, but understandable.