In 7 words or less: Re-make of 'Let The Right One In'Best bits? The bit where he whacks the bully around the head with a pole is quite satisfying. The bit where she rips the bullies to pieces in the swimming pool takes it a bit far, but they deserved it. The style and performances are very in keeping with the original. It emphasises the cyclical nature of the girls relationship with the boy a bit more i think, showing that he will end up like the 'dad' character. Every scene is pretty much perfect, but these are all from the original version. I didn't think the swimming pool scene was as effective with the lights out (I'm sure the lights were on in the original)
Did it make you think thoughts? It made me think about the vampire genre and how it has been re-invented time and time again. I like this brooding, subtle take as opposed to the camp tomfoolery of earlier films. Although Lost Boys is still one of my favourite bloodsucker romps.
Would you watch it again? Yes, there is a lot to admire here, although I would probably go back to the source after this to re-compare the two films
Rating (out of 100%): 87% I don't usually hold any truck with re-makes but this is near perfect. Watch it if you have seen/enjoyed the original, if not, well you know what to do...
