Went for the little hot girl...and was not too disappointed

Doris 2022-12-12 12:36:23

Just as everyone estimated, the US version added more direct depictions of blood and special effects... It's totally unnecessary, and explaining Abby's identity prematurely doesn't help the plot, and the role of sheriff aggravates the dramatic conflict. , but the cut neighborhood subdivision changed the atmosphere of the movie. The original version seemed to tell the lonely daily life of an Oscar in a cold town until Eli changed the trajectory of his life.
The American version has a tendency to be closer to pure horror movies.

Although Chloe Moretz is the main motivation for me to watch this adaptation, and I personally think she is "prettier" than the original heroine (as for owen and oscar, it's not necessary to compare...), but the original heroine is more suitable for interpreting this role, she The gender-ambiguous features, restrained struggles and occasional mature faces turned into overly focused performances and a very exposed bloodthirsty desire in the US version...

The same is true of OWEN's interpretation. The reaction to being bullied several times is very exaggerated... ...

It's a matter of opinion, the Swedish original has a subtle, low-key, undercurrent narrative of a European film...The American version is more inclined to violent, exaggerated, and concentrated dramatic conflict...

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Let Me In quotes

  • Kenny: What are you going to do with that?

    Owen: [holding metal pole] I'm going to hit you with it if you try something.

  • Abby: [to Owen] You have to invite me in.