This is:
This is not a vampire love story:
This is:
The Swedish film, Let the Right One In, is a vampire love story. A dark, gory, real, heartbreaking, vampire love story. This vampire does not sparkle in the sunlight or play "vampire baseball" and is not played by Robert Pattinson. This vampire is a twelve year old girl who forms a friendship with a fellow twelve year old Oskar. Thus is the premise of LTROI. Their relationship is innocent and enduring played by two Swedish minors who escape token bad child acting, and replace it with profound performances.
The less said about this film the better for you should really go into it not knowing much. There are shocking moments, cringing violence, and disturbing content all whilst remaining innocent and sweet.
This film is really two movies in one. To put it bluntly: You get a love story between two outsiders both feeling outcast from society. With lots of blood. Nice.
The cinematography here is just brilliant. Using bold reds and cool grays and blues in the back round really amps up the tone and gives it a feel of ominous darkness.
This movie is not for the squeamish, however, I would not consider it a horror film. I would also recommend this film to people who don't like vampires or blood because the relationship here is just that powerful. NO this film is not meant for tween girls wetting their pants over a fictional Cullen. NO not everyone will enjoy this film. YES it is certainly one of the best films of last year.
Check this one out but be warned that it is disturbing and might not appeal to wide audiences.
Martin.
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