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After seeing both versions: I felt that Let Me In is much better

posted 12 years ago by voodoo_man
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Having seen the two versions, I was substantially more enthralled by Let Me In.

I found the way Let Me In was shot to be far superior. The golden tone coupled with the close up shots created a dream like atmosphere and symbolized the warmth Owen and Abby felt towards each other.

I found the soundtrack of Let Me In to be much better than the one in LTROI. Particular standouts include "Neighbours of Love" and "Peeping Owen". I do like the use of scores in movies though so I understand people who think it's a little overbearing at times.

I thought the cast of Let Me In (especially Chloe Grace Moretz and Richard Jenkins) was much better than LTROI. Richard Jenkins has such soulful eyes and showed a vulnerability in a seemingly evil character.

I definitely agree that Let Me In borrowed some things from the original, but it took those good parts from LTROI and was able to create a way better film.

I honestly find it hard to watch Let the Right One In after seeing Let Me In :)

***Some additional things I loved about Let Me In:

One thing Harpo mentioned that I vehemently agree with is the appreciation of the amber tone in the night scenes. I loved how when Owen was at school the scenes were white and grey but when he saw Abby in the jungle gym it was under a golden light. The heart of the story is their relationship so the golden glow when they meet each other at night really symbolizes the warmth they feel between each other.

I also enjoyed the scene where they're in the candy shop and Time (Clock of the Heart) was playing in the background, it added a nice old school americana element to the scene.

The second intro, where Owen is looking at his neighbours through his telescope while wearing his mask was amazing. You're immediately curious as to what is wrong with him (after hearing the "hey little girl" dialogue). The golden lighting coupled with the close up shots create a dream like atmosphere that completely drew me in.

I also loved how foreboding the bullies' score was. After the scene where Owen i crying (due to Abby leaving), I was expecting the film to just fade out, but when the

[–] Jameron 12 years ago

That's nice for you.

Although, I disagree with every one of your opinions.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e3tGxnFKfE

http://tinyurl.com/LTROI-story

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[–] moonysun 12 years ago

I prefer LTROI. That doesn't mean that I think LMI is horrible.It's just that I realised that what I liked the most about the story were exactly those scenes which were in both of the films and with LMI I had the feeling that it was, to use your words, borrowed.

As to the soundtrack I think LMI soundtrack was too noisy, especially the parts with choir.To me Soderqvist's music was more poetic. Giacchino's score is good for me on CD but as I said, a little too much in the movie.
I think that actors in both versions did great job- again the style is different but I can't say that LTROI actors were better than LMI or vice versa.

Get back you stupid bird,so I can love you.-Dr. Sheldon Cooper

[–] CyberGhostface-1 12 years ago

I'd pretty much have to say the opposite to every one of your paints. I found Let Me In to be a consistently mediocre film and nowhere in the same stratosphere as LTROI.

[–] DeusExKatrina 12 years ago

I agree with the many who have the opposite opinion. Especially about the soundtrack. I listen to LTROI's soundtrack more often than I watch LTROI and LMI combined.

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[–] Perseus_Solaris 11 years ago

"Let Me In" is to "Let the Right One In", as the Chris Rock "Death At A Funeral" is to the original "Death at A Funeral".

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[–] Jameron 11 years ago

"...as the Chris Rock "Death At A Funeral" is to the original "Death at A Funeral". - Samwiseganja

I just threw up into my mouth, a little.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e3tGxnFKfE

http://tinyurl.com/LTROI-story

[–] Crown_vic_7 11 years ago

Your opinion is absurd. The original is always superior.You must be one of those people that think top notch visual effects and more money actual make the film better. You are sadly mistakened

[–] waspfan33 9 years ago

IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT YOU THINK...

dawn of the dead 78 and 2004-both entertaining movies-scoreboard .

spectre can

suck it.

[–] ElectricWarlock 11 years ago

I'm one of those rare people who doesn't prefer one over the other. I think they are both equally good, just in different ways. Both films are two of the finest horror movies of the 21st century so far.

Come, fly the teeth of the wind. Share my wings.

[–] DeusExKatrina 11 years ago

I'm one of those rare people who doesn't prefer one over the other. I think they are both equally good, just in different ways. Both films are two of the finest horror movies of the 21st century so far.

I don't think that's a rare opinion at all, actually... When I was deciding whether to watch LTROI or LMI first, I consulted a lot of people and they all said that the two films were essentially equal. The critical appraisal for the two seems to be nearly identical as well. If it seems like that is an unpopular opinion, it must just be the vocal minority who feels strongly enough to bicker one over the other.

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[–] jacobthecheeseburger 11 years ago

"horror 2" i completley agree