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", Let Me In was a critics' pick as one of the Top 10 Best Films of 2010 at CNN[67] and at MSN Entertainment for the 2010 Year in Review Special Features.[68]. (Part 2), 2000s Exploding Domestic Box Office Movie Duds, Terreur et glamour: Montée et déclin du studio Hammer. [27] In a press release, director Matt Reeves described Smit-McPhee, Moretz and Jenkins as his "absolute dream cast", and added that he "couldn't be more excited to be working with them. Definite NO - this is not a sappy romance with pretty actors. In 2008, Hammer Films acquired the rights for the English adaptation and initially offered Tomas Alfredson, the director of the Swedish film, the opportunity to direct, which he declined. You will walk out with a lot on your mind after this movie.Definitely NOT your mindless horror/vampire film and as a movie on its own (not compared to the original) it is capable of pulling lots of different emotions. [Note: Spoilers are contained in the following sections.] A bullied young boy befriends a young female vampire who lives in … Faden noted the techniques used in another challenging shot important to Abby's character in which she begins bleeding when she enters Owen's apartment without invitation. Moretz won several awards for her performance with critics praising the on-screen chemistry with her co-star, Smit-McPhee. Moana Condominiums - 1100 Alvarado Drive SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. With James Trimboli, Jane Pascoe, Rosheen McKell, Jennine Trimboli. I think it could be a really touching, haunting and terrifying film. Abby and Constance enter Atlanta in 1887. Evil was 'Other,' it was over there, it was the Soviets". "[61], Let Me In was not well received by all critics. and Matt [Reeves] was like, 'no, put it in!'" [14][15] "If one should remake a film, it's because the original is bad. Interest in producing an English-language version of Let the Right One In began in 2007 shortly before it was released to audiences. "[21] The filmmakers have noted that "they intend to forge a unique identity for Let Me In, placing it firmly in an American context", while at the same time paying respect to the original. Let Me In, a haunting and provocative thriller written and directed by filmmaker Matt Reeves, is based on the best-selling Swedish novel Let The Right One In. That night, Owen is awakened by Abby, who insists he verbally invite her in. "[60] Roger Moore of the Orlando Sentinel gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars, stating, "Reeves has Americanized a very good foreign film without defanging it. Why did "Let the Right One In" get remade into this film? [44] The film's international release began on October 6 in European markets with other markets following thereafter. In March 1983, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, a disfigured man is taken to the hospital. "[63] Beth Accomando wrote, "How Reeves can take the credit 'written and directed by Matt Reeves' seems almost laughable when you note how similar the script and the direction are to the original." Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times praised the film while comparing it to the original. With Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono. Use the HTML below. [4] The film was #5 among the ten lowest-grossing releases of 2010 from major studios (movies released in over 1,500 theaters). [26] The casting of Moretz and Smit-McPhee in the leading roles was confirmed on October 1, 2009, along with the addition of Richard Jenkins as Abby's adult companion. To have not only one, but two excellent versions of my debut novel done for the screen feels unreal. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Let Me In animated GIFs to your conversations. Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so. Prequel to Let Me In and Let Me In 2. Owen finally leaves after asking Abby what she will do to him. "[23] Reeves was also asked to change the ages of the main characters, but he refused, saying that "would ruin the essence of the story and change everything completely ... we need that childlike innocence." The choice is hers if she can go on. Owen discovers an aged photo of her with Thomas as a young boy. The family returns to the home years later, only to discover that the criminal was living in a hidden room the entire time. As of April 2011, DVD sales (not including Blu-ray) totaled over 457,000 units sold with over $6.2 million in revenue. Constance catches a vision of a better life, leading Abby to take up an impossible quest. [7] The film tells the story of a bullied 12-year-old boy who befriends and develops a romantic relationship with a female child vampire in Los Alamos, New Mexico, during the early 1980s. A. O. Scott of The New York Times wrote "what makes 'Let Me In' so eerily fascinating is the mood it creates. They share a kiss and he watches tearfully as she enters a taxi and leaves. [25] Smit-McPhee, in an interview with The Herald Sun, hinted that he may have landed the role as Owen. A group of friends venture deep into the streets of New York on a rescue mission during a rampaging monster attack. You do not have the necessary permissions to view this page. From inside, a message in Morse code is tapped out. The struggle of nearly every character, including the vampire, makes this film almost make you think vampires could be real. Reeves also admitted to borrowing elements from the Swedish film, stating "There are things that [Lindqvist] adapted brilliantly in the movie and I borrowed from that because I thought he did a great adaptation. In adapting the film, a few adjustments were made, such as changing the names of the protagonists to Owen and Abby,[22] and moving the setting from the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg to "a small New Mexico town. Composing the score to convey the correct emotion was also a challenge for Giacchino who said, "... it was tricky finding the right balance of, well, should this be scary? [29], Principal photography began in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 2, 2009. "[57] Reeves stated, "It was all a process of trying to, not only guide them, but in places, trying to let them guide me toward their perspective. Let Me In is a 2010 American-British romantic horror film written and directed by Matt Reeves and starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Elias Koteas, and Richard Jenkins. Like the Swedish movie it made me cry, but not at the same points. It was released by Varèse Sarabande on October 12, 2010. It is a dark movie with heavy themes. It is a remake of the 2008 Swedish film Let the Right One In. An unnamed police detective tries to question him about a recent murder. It's a mixture of details from the book, the original film and things that grew out of adapting it. Owen and Abby become close friends and start communicating by Morse code through the walls of their apartments. An overlooked and bullied young man finds love and revenge with a young woman whose powers of protection also include the fact that she’s a vampire. Bullied at school, neglected at home and incredibly lonely, 12-year-old Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) spends his days plotting revenge on his tormentors and spends his nights spying on other residents of the apartment complex. "[90] Later, he informed fans that he had in fact unwittingly sold the rights for the comic to be made, stating that the producers had misinformed him as to the nature of the contract he had signed. Let Me In is the new standard for vampire movies. Based on the Swedish novel, Let the Right One In, “Let Me In is a dark and violent love story, a beautiful piece of cinema and a respectful rendering of my novel for … It's horrifying, dramatic, and suspenseful, all at the same time. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. That was important. Released by Varese Sarabande in 2010 (302 067 053 2 / VSD-7053) containing music from Let Me In (2010). Let Me In Book 1 - Kindle edition by Parker, Ali . "[18] Reeves expressed his intent to retain the book's early 1980s setting and his admiration for the book and Alfredson's adaptation. A nun and her daughter are put into a difficult situation that leaves them trapped. Seeing blood, Abby reveals her vampire form and flees, feeding on another neighbor. John Ajvide Lindqvist, author of Let the Right One In, who also wrote the screenplay for the original Swedish film, was pleased with Let Me In. Life changes in an instant for young Mia Hall after a car accident puts her in a coma. Faden stated, "Normally in such a scene, the character would be shot on set, dressed in blood. Abby tells Owen she will have to leave town. Meanwhile, Abby's father is a wanted serial-killer who drains the blood of his victims to supply Abby, who is actually an ancient vampire. On a later night, Thomas hides in the back of another car, but is discovered. It's horrifying, dramatic, and suspenseful, all at the same time. The local police department lent the film crew 1980s style uniforms and patrol cars to use for the film and over 100 local teenagers were cast as extras. It's not like we're remaking Lawrence of Arabia. He has stated on numerous occasions that he is not in favor of remaking his film. The two shots were then combined to deceive the viewer into believing that it was one complete shot. He said: I might just be the luckiest writer alive. TMDb Score. I wrote Lindqvist and told him that it wasn't just that I was drawn to the story because it was a brilliant genre story—which it is—but also because of the personal aspect of it. In composing the score, he stated that he also applied certain musical themes to each character for which the audience could respond to as the story progressed. The next night, Abby admits to Owen that she is a vampire and that Thomas was not her father. [23][30] Filming took place in several different New Mexico locations, before concluding in Albuquerque in January 2010. Share the best GIFs now >>> It was the group's highest charting and most successful single. It's a spellbinder. Chloë Grace Moretz stars as Abby, a mysterious 12-year-old girl, who moves next door to Owen. Marc Andreyko wrote the comic. A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. You need to gauge it appropriately for tweens -- it has some heavy plot lines regarding the kids at school and what Abby&'s father-figure is willing to do for her. [39], It was announced on August 17, 2010, that Let Me In would have its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2010,[40] and its U.S. premiere on the opening night of Fantastic Fest on September 23, 2010. View production, box office, & company info. Then using techniques utilized in a prior Method Studios film, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Faden had the Houdini software track Moretz's shaking movements and render the gradual release of blood from her face. Similar to the original in all the right ways -- but with enough changes to stand on its own -- Let Me In is the rare Hollywood remake that doesn't add insult to inspiration. [84], Let Me In was released on DVD and Blu-ray in North America on February 1, 2011, and in the UK on March 14, 2011. "[20] When Reeves was initially approached, he at first was against the idea but after reading the novel gained a better appreciation for the story. Family members lose their father to a violent murder in their house, but the murderer isn't caught. In Matt Reeves’ Let Me In, a remake of Let the Right One In by Tomas Alfredson, lonely 12-year-old Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) unexpectedly falls in love with his mysterious new neighbor, Abby (Chloë Grace Moretz), who is also 12 years old.Abby turns out to be a vampire who, because of her caretaker Thomas’ failures, has begun to leave a trail of bodies. At school, a teenage bully named Kenny and two of his friends constantly terrorize Owen, who lies to his mother about it but tells Abby the truth. I am looking into this matter and hope that they have no right to do this. Several of the film's scenes proved to be a challenge for the team. Let Me In Lyrics: Let me in whee-ooh (whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoop-whee-ooh) / (Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh, whee-ooh) / I can see the dancin' (let me in) / The silhouettes on the shade / I In the morning, the detective forces his way into Abby's apartment and finds her asleep, only to be distracted by Owen. Well, color me blushing" and "Prepare to be wowed. [87], In April 2010, it was announced that Hammer Films and Dark Horse Comics were producing a four-issue comic book limited series based on the film. This page may require you to be logged in. Was this review helpful to you? [37], Let Me In: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the film's soundtrack album. [85] The disc includes an audio commentary with director Reeves, a 17-minute featurette on the making of the film, a short that focuses on the art of the special effects, an in-depth video about the process of making the film's unique car crash scene, three deleted scenes, trailer and poster galleries, and a digital copy of the film. It was a weird balance because you're dealing with a dynamic that is quite questionable as far as what everyone's intentions are in the film. A bullied young boy befriends a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian. 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