Let Me In

  • 2010


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88 % Certified Fresh
$ 27 Million
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Positive Reviews 112
Negative reviews 8
Average Rating 3.8/5
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1.5
The Americanized version is a nice parlor trick, and will satisfy those who believe fidelity is the principal virtue of a good adaptation, but whats t .. Av Club
4.5
Writer/Director Matt Reeves has done a wonderful job of crafting/adapting a film thats both achingly sweet and disturbing in equal measure. Den Of Geek
1.5
Let The Right One In, despite its horror genre trappings, was always more of a quiet mood piece, drawing dramatic weight out of its inferred horror, a .. Den Of Geek
2.5
Its not sure which story it wants to tell, whether it is rites of passage or a thriller, subsequently its neither.Its not exciting and neither is it m .. We Got This Covered
4.0
Indeed, Let Me In is by far one of the best looking films of the year, genre or no genre. Austin Chronicle
4.5
As before, this is a film thats not just about a tiny bloodsucker and her new best friend, but also a deeply moving, not to mention disturbingly accur .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
And once again, both performers are pitch perfect.Let Me In is a more recognisable horror genre movie, though, replete with stylised set pieces, scene .. Time Out
4.5
Let Me In is a superb horror filma supernatural thriller to be celebrated by fans of the genre. Screen Daily
4.4
Those hoping to see a vampire movie will be surprised by a good film. Rogerebert
2.0
Let Me In doesnt need to exist unless, that is, the very notion of Swedish cinema is strange and unpalatable to you. Telegraph
4.0
Drat.Another fine chance to pillory Hollywood for its philistinism thwarted. Telegraph
4.0
Youve got to admire the efforts and intentions of everyone involved here, but its hard not to wish Reeves had gone a little bolder, giving us somethin .. Cinema Blend
5.0
But alienation proves a powerful bond, and they connect in ways that surprise them both. Ny Daily News
3.0
Alfredson took the slow burn pace of Lindqvists script and created some stunning Mise en scene, certainly the best Ive seen from modern vampire movies .. Screen Rant
3.8
Reeves, a savvy director (responsible for the ingenious shaky cam horror romp Cloverfield) mildly amps up the dynamics of the original film without du .. The Globe And Mail
4.4
It honors the spirit of the film it so faithfully exhumes, bringing its tale of the undead very much back to life. Philly
3.5
Let Me In, in addition to being a horror movie, is the greatest anti bullying public service announcement ever made. Philly
5.0
Theres a human tragedy somewhere herebut aggrandized puppy love romance and stylish revenge fantasy is all that lingers. Village Voice
4.4
Its not quite as chilling and offers up only a couple of real jolts in the fright department. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Its a movie driven by commerce, but it does find some moments of inspiration. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
Cloverfield director Matt Reeves remakes the Swedish horror movie Let the Right One In (2008), about a bullied schoolboy living in a remote, sterile h .. Chicago Reader
4.4
Still, it may be tough to get new American audiences to watch kids engaged in such horrific stuff, no matter how effective the horror. Usa Today
3.8
This is very well constructed and well acted by a strong cast of actors. Lariat
3.0
Like the Swedish cult hit, its a horror movie that risks becoming boring (and, frankly, sometimes does), but the lack of expensive effects and cheap s .. News Review
4.5
Yes, the themes run deep in this film right alongside the horror and suspense and the result is one of the best entries of its genre. Screen It
3.8
For the sake of newbies to this story, Ill say no more, except there will be blood and surprising tenderness. Rolling Stone
3.5
Rather than a vampire thriller, this is essentially tale of two young souls who come together in an unusual way. Shadows On The Wall
2.0
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
4.0
As such its a perfectly adequate, entirely watchable remake but it lacks the impact of the original film. View London
3.0
Let Me In is one of the few horror films that will trouble you long after the credits roll. News Day
4.0
But its an unusually smart, subtle and resonant horror movie, one that will linger long after slasher film shocks are long forgotten. Film Journal
3.1
Its an honorable attempt, but theres still no genuine need for this film to exist. Boston
4.0
When the Swedish horror film Let the Right One In debuted a couple of years ago, it was deservedly hailed as one of the most original vampire tales to .. Boston
3.5
It respects the strength and quality of the original while adding a few touches, but I still felt short changed. Smh
3.5
Its still just an efficient imitation of a superior film, and its largely superfluous. Mountain X
3.1
It is a horror movie not because it concerns a vampire, but because the story leaves you horrified and saddened. Star Tribune
3.0
A very good film, slightly overpraised, has been remade as a slightly good film, very overpraised. Guardian
4.0
As horror movies go, Let Me In stands out among the pack almost as much as the wonderful Swedish version.Yes, its bloody, gory and scary. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
If youve seen the original, you know exactly to what shot Im referring: Quite possibly one of the most disturbing, disquieting, and oddly beautiful sh .. Q Network
2.0
It is slower, but much more original, and infinitely more moving. Daily Mail
3.8
The story is still awfully languid, but Let Me In has greater potency than Let the Right One In, because its about a redemptive love so haunted youre .. Ew
3.5
Instead of a boy and a vampire with a sex that ambiguous, we instead get just a boy and girl love story. Cinema Crazed
3.5
But for fans of Let the Right One In, this intriguing remake will prove a welcome surprise, and may even shed new light on the characters and situatio .. Salon
4.0
Let Me In proves a much better showcase for Reeves talent than Cloverfield. Empire
3.5
And TV fans may recognize Cara Buono as Faye, Mad Man Don Drapers new girl friend. Susang Ranger
4.0
Its heart may be yearning but heartwarmth is (mostly, wisely) left alone. Movies
3.5
Never mind that film is a visual medium and that once youve seen and loved a movie, you dont remember it in another language; you remember it as you f .. Time
3.8
Through its slight alterations in style, Let Me In becomes a study in emotional contrast. Slant Magazine
4.0
Theres no noticeable Hollywood DNA in this absorbing, intelligent and very well acted remake which is both the pictures strength and weakness. Express
3.8
The original was a very good thriller. The new one is simply a good one. Chicago Tribune
3.5
Movies this bloody are rarely this heady.Its one trend we wouldnt mind seeing catch on. Bullz-Eye
3.8
It will bring an unusual story to those who wont abide subtitles and should even please fans of the Swedish original. Reeling Reviews
3.8
It will bring an unusual story to those who wont abide subtitles and should even please fans of the Swedish original. Reeling Reviews
4.5
Much that unfolded slowly and with a wonderfully murky suspense in the first film is presented in a straightforward, crisp manner here: its more Holly .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
If we hadnt already seen it in Swedish, wed probably be talking up Reeves dark, gripping vampire remake and its two lead performances as something rat .. Total Film
3.8
Taken on its own terms, this is a compelling motion picture possessing an uncommon level of sophistication for an American made horror film. ReelViews
4.0
Sure, we probably could have lived without the glowing vampire eyes, and the religious overtones come on a tad strong, but the tweaks are otherwise sk .. Hollywood Reporter
4.0
Its unique and affecting juxtaposition of tenderness and savagery, combined with a slew of stellar performances, makes for an experience unlike any ot .. Hollywood
1.5
There is no reason this film should have been made; nor is there any reason to see it. Coles Mithey
4.4
If you like horror, youll appreciate the originality this story possesses. Aisle Seat
4.0
So it is a pleasure to report that Let Me In is a very good film. Herald Sun
3.8
Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck have infused Its Kind of a Funny Story with an easy going and light hearted sensibility that generally proves impo .. Reel Film
3.5
But on the whole, Let Me In is creepy, eerie and a solid vampire thriller. 7M Pictures
3.8
Its actually strong enough to make the case that not all remakes bite. The Star
4.2
Take away the vampire tropes and the heart of this warm blooded movie is a strange, affecting coming of age tale. E Online
4.0
Nuanced and often contemplative like European films rather than driven by action as most American films are, the film retains its authenticity of genr .. Urban Cine File
4.4
Its no secret that horror fans tend to get a bit grumpy when hotshot young directors start tinkering with their favorite films. Movies Tv Guide
3.5
While the original is clearly the better film, the Swedes simply cant do gore as well as American filmmakers can, and while Reeves is faithful to Toma .. The Age
4.0
If you didnt see the original, youre in for a real treat, one that captures what made the 2008 film so good. Maki At The Movies
4.0
Although this merely reheats 95 per cent of the original, if you havent seen that, then this is worth a bite. Mirror
4.0
Drawing comparisons, Let Me In is more plot driven than its predecessor, which was sparser and emotionally sharper. Abc
4.0
It never feels like its pandering to reach a bigger audience and possesses all the magical elements that beguiled viewers first time around. Digital Spy
3.8
Though its a too soon remake, Matt Reeves genre defying gem is a real grabber, with terrific performances by Chloe Grace Moretz and Kodi Smit McPhee. Cleve Land
3.8
At once tender hearted and threatening, Reeves film is a satisfying balancing act between a Romeo & Juliet style love story (Owen reads the Shakespear .. Dustin Put Man
3.5
Let Me In is both exciting and measured, composed and quiet, yet thrilling. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
Let Me In is not so much a film in its own right as a watered down digest for Anglophones too stupid or too lazy to read subtitles. The Arts Desk
2.8
Let Me In isnt a lazy reheat of the original film, taking its own wintry path to anxiety, delivered with a secure production polish. Brian Or Ndorf
3.1
Ms. Moretz rarely rises above the mischievous pout of a kid keeping a big secret. Big Picture Big Sound
5.0
Especially when both characters look pre pubescent and we see them engaging in very adult interactions, both emotionally and possibly sexually too. Io9 Gizmodo
3.1
The original was a snapshot of a society in which childrens lives went unobserved.And although Let Me In is faithful to the original story arc, the so .. Js Online
3.8
Let Me In is the American film inspiration of the book that inspired the Swedish made film Let the Right One In. Movie Crypt
5.0
Let Me In may have been inspired by one of the best vampire movies ever made but it also stands firmly on its own two bare feet as not only one of the .. Hollywood Chicago
4.0
It may come as a surprise that Reeves maintains the slow and deliberate pace of that film, because one would expect a Hollywood filmmaker might create .. ComingSoon
4.0
Its hard to say the remake is totally justified for we just lived the story two years ago, but its still a wonderfully made film and makes living that .. Shockya
4.0
What has been lost is the eerie atmosphere of Alfredsons disturbing original, a surreal wander in other worldliness with Scandinavias icy atmosphere a .. Sky
3.0
Let Me In deserves attention for its thoughtful rendition of adolescent torment and its restrained handling of the so hot right now vampire genre. Sbs
4.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.8
But its still a striking piece of character driven horror, and it still ranks (despite the effects) among the more understated fright fests to hit the .. Chron
3.0
Let Me In might lack the novelty of its predecessor, but it still possesses some bite. The Skinny
4.4
That is, there are horror elements there, but the real heart of it beats a few levels deeper. No La
3.8
Overall, Reeves should be credited with making a film that doesnt at all subscribe to the kind of over explaining found in most American horror movies .. Scene Stealers
3.0
Perhaps the greatest compliment that can be paid to Reeves adaptation is that it is faithful to its predecessors slow burn intensity, and adequately c .. Streaming Quickflix
4.0
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5.0
The Social Network is a bland title for such a thrilling, ballsy, intelligent movie but its arguably better than Revenge of the Nerds V or All You Nee .. East Bay Express
2.5
And yet, despite the unpromising nature of the material, The Social Network is a knockout of a film an utterly fascinating and compelling work that co .. Tiny Url
3.8
Instead, you have a more mainstream and whitewashed horror flick that lacks the suspense possessed by the original. Cinema Sight
2.0
Its a shame that all this skill and theres a lot of it, especially Michael Giacchinos music and cinematography from Australian Greig Fraser has been u .. Trespass Mag
3.5
Which, in the end, leaves Let Me In as merely an uneven trace job of superior source material, one that gets the moves right but only sporadically the .. Nicks Chager
4.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
3.8
Surprisingly well acted and oddly engaging, Let Me In is one of the few quasi horror flicks you wont be rolling your eyes about. Reel Talk Online
5.0
Its fascinating to see uninfected people can be as gruesome as flesh eating monsters. Bloody Disgusting
3.8
Let Me In will act as a fantastic portal to Lindqvists eerie vampire story.Its nothing like his Cloverfield, eschewing that films intensity for a smol .. Hollywood News
5.0
The murder scenes are given a classy, gritty edge, robbed of the vicarious thrills that so often accompany horror movie kills. Critics Notebook
2.0
And it in the end the original film is in many ways more a comedy of age film than a horror films. Kpbs
5.0
If youre a fan of the aforementioned Lost Boys you already know this.A true edge of the seat thriller, on a scale of zero to four stars I give Let Me .. Crazed Fan Boy
2.5
Moretz and Jenkins skillful performances cant lift the film from being what it is; a pale and pointless imitation of a superior movie.Miles better tha .. The Diva Review
4.0
Like the original film it maintains an incredible mood of dread and foreboding while also being a strangely touching story about young love. Cinema Autopsy
4.0
This film makes me angry. Not because its bad I gave it four stars but because its unneccessary and shows up one of the biggest problems with Hollywoo .. Standard Net Au
5.0
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3.5
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4.5
Overall, the story isnt altered.Its tweaked slightly and definitely Westernized, but the reimagining doesnt deserve the vitriol its gotten from fans o .. Horror
3.5
On one hand it is probably the best vampire story ever to come from Hammer with the most interesting vampire plot. Leepers Us
3.5
Let Me In isnt as rich or daring as Let the Right One In and seldom improves on it but it plays better as a horror film, more concentrated in its focu .. Bfi
4.2
Reeves fresh vision and utterly compelling storytelling more than justify the making of this American iteration that could very well make a surprise a .. Events Austin 360
4.4
Level of difficulty in watching Let Me In: Many times the U.S. remakes get it ALL wrong but not in this case.Lets just say, Let Me In and its Swedish .. The Movie Kit
4.0
This is a remake that clearly admires its predecessor, and thats something you cannot fake. Blog The Horror Show
3.5
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4.0
And one of the most beautiful and devastating friendships in modern horror is born. Camp Blood
4.4
What matters is that director/screenwriter Matt Reeves has created a visually arresting, creepily atmospheric and goosebump inducing thriller and prov .. Entertainment Sltrib
4.0
The tension is genuinely disturbing in the way horror should be but so rarely is. Wildsound Filmmaking Feedb ..
3.8
And, of course, the advice of young Nosferatu Abby: Hit them harder than you dare. Captain Critic Blogspot
5.0
Stripping away the mysticism and sexuality of vampire lore, Let Me In has taken everything tantalizing about fanged thrillers and converted it instead .. Tech Land
3.8
That Let Me In doesnt feel synthetic like Gus Van Sants Psycho redux is something of a miracle; xenophobic viewers will get to have an experience roug .. Features Blogs Chicago Tri ..



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