Let Me In vs. Let The Right One in?

[HarryBrown]

Anyone seen both of these yet?

I've yet to get round to catching either of them myself yet. I have a dubbed copy of LTROI but I am waiting for a subtitled copy before I watch all of it. The dubbed version has a certain kind of cheesey 80's-ness to it that lends itself to quite a sinister creepy atmosphere, but I would still rather watch it the first round as it is meant to be heard.

Which one is the better of the two? (they are both getting good reviews)

[TheWickerFan]

I honestly don't see the point of watching Let Me In. The original was pretty flawless and I don't see how they can possibly improve on it.

[Scarebaby]

^Word, Wicky.

[Ferox13]

I prefered the original though I did enjoy the remake quite a bit.

As expected its a lot less subtle than the first film.

[HarryBrown]

I honestly don't see the point of watching Let Me In. The original was pretty flawless and I don't see how they can possibly improve on it.

Goes without saying, but if it's already been made no harm in checking it out, eh?

[TheWickerFan]

Goes without saying, but if it's already been made no harm in checking it out, eh?

Except wasting two hours of my life that I'll never get back.;)

[HarryBrown]

Except wasting two hours of my life that I'll never get back.;)

I do that every week. I'm an eastenders fan. I only watch it because they have murders every now and again.

[massacre man]

Except wasting two hours of my life that I'll never get back.;)

It's not wasting any time, since it's a good movie.

[HarryBrown]

It's not wasting any time, since it's a good movie.

exactly!

Plus there is no harm in making an alternate English version, is there?

[TheWickerFan]

Making an English version does good because people avoid subtitled movies like the plague for some reason, and this will get people to discover what a great film it is, but I really don't see the point in seeing the American version when I've already seen the original. What would I gain from that? Is it radically different from the original? I haven't heard anything to indicate that it was. I'm really, really sick of remakes!!

[massacre man]

I'm really, really sick of remakes!!

It's not a remake. It's an adaptation of the same book. Like The Thing.

John Ajvide Lindqvist's thoughts on it:

I might just be the luckiest writer alive. To have not only one, but two excellent versions of my debut novel done for the screen feels unreal. Let The Right One In is a great Swedish movie. Let Me In is a great American movie. There are notable similarities and the spirit of Tomas Alfredson is present. But Let Me In puts the emotional pressure in different places and stands firmly on its own legs. Like the Swedish movie it made me cry, but not at the same points. Let Me In is a dark and violent love story, a beautiful piece of cinema and a respectful rendering of my novel for which I am grateful. Again.

But really, if you don't want to see it, don't see it. I'm not going to try to convince someone to see a movie they don't want to see. To each their own.

This isn't directed at you, just something I'm tired of hearing that relates to the topic. I'm baffled at people saying "Why don't you see the original? Because you're too lazy to read the subtitles in the original version?" when the original version is a book that 95% of the people calling people who saw Let Me In lazy haven't bothered to read.

[TheWickerFan]

I'm getting old; I just cannot be bothered this time to see both versions.

I'm honestly not sure why people avoid subtitles; I don't think it's laziness. Maybe poor vision? I myself almost prefer subtitles because my hearing isn't what it should be.

[fiend_skull]

I have always been fair enough to give remakes a chance no matter what material they are based on. Some are amazing (I.E. Scarface) and some are just dreadful (Platinum Dunes catalog), but that's the risk of seeing any movie.

Now as people avoiding subtitles, that can be chalked up to an aesthetic sort of deal (though, I am sure there are plenty who just don't like reading). When people go to the movies they want to really be sucked into the movie, but for some subtitles can be a sort of barrier that keeps someone from truly enjoy movies in a cinematic way. I've never had a problem with subtitles, but I usually do have an easier time getting into movies in my native language and I am sure that there are similar cases in other countries.

I have yet to see Let Me In, but I am actually looking forward to it. From what I've heard, its at least worth a watch.

[HarryBrown]

Subtitles always get in the way of the film, because you have to spend time reading that otherwise you might like be spending watching the actors and all the subtleties of the part they are playing. there is no way round that, apart from taking a highly condensed crash course in the language of the film.

I recently watched MicMacs, which is not a horror film but a french film. One of my all time favourite non horror films by the way, and the second time I watched it without the subtitles and still thoroughly enjoyed it. There's a lot of dialogue but I'd already seen it once, so I knew what the plot was. Still laughed my balls off, in fact probably more the second time.

Hey, if it is a good enough film you are gonna watch it at least twice anyway aren't you?

[TheWickerFan]

Subtitles always get in the way of the film, because you have to spend time reading that otherwise you might like be spending watching the actors.

I recently watched MicMacs, which is not a horror film but a french film. One of my all time favourite non horror films by the way, and the second time I watched it without the subtitles and still thoroughly enjoyed it. There's a lot of dialogue but I'd already seen it once, so I knew what the plot was. Still laughed my balls off, in fact probably more the second time.

Hey, if it is a good enough film you are gonna watch it at least twice anyway aren't you?

I'm not watching Let Me In! Deal with it!

[HarryBrown]

I'm not watching Let Me In! Deal with it!

...and what bit of what I said there did you misconstrue as me trying to persuade you to watch Let Me In?

[massacre man]

I'm not watching Let Me In! Deal with it!

You are the one who is to deal with it! :mad:

[TheWickerFan]

You are the one who is to deal with it! :mad:

Deal with what?:confused:

[TheWickerFan]

...and what bit of what I said there did you misconstrue as me trying to persuade you to watch Let Me In?

The ongoing lecture on why people should watch Let Me In.

[HarryBrown]

The ongoing lecture on why people should watch Let Me In.

Ahhhh, now I am beginning to see why you don't like subtitles. You can't read!

[TheWickerFan]

I'm getting old; I just cannot be bothered this time to see both versions.

I'm honestly not sure why people avoid subtitles; I don't think it's laziness. Maybe poor vision? I myself almost prefer subtitles because my hearing isn't what it should be.

I'm sorry, who has trouble reading?:rolleyes:

[Berzin]

I've seen the original Swedish version, and the subtitles do not get in the way of me enjoying the nuances of the actor's performances. If anything, it gives me insight into another world that a foreign language usually would keep me barred from.

American audiences don't like subtitles because half are dyslexic and the other half are special-ed.

How can anyone expect Americans to enjoy a foreign film when they can't read?

[HarryBrown]

I'm sorry, who has trouble reading?:rolleyes:

Would you like the dubbed version of our recent posts?

Or shall I just re-iterate the basic contents, namely that of me digressing into a short dialogue about subtitled films and then you accusing me of trying to repeatedly persuade you to watch Let Me In, the re-make with NO subtitles?

[TheWickerFan]

I've seen the original Swedish version, and the subtitles do not get in the way of me enjoying the nuances of the actor's performances. If anything, it gives me insight into another world that a foreign language usually would keep me barred from.

American audiences don't like subtitles because half are dyslexic and the other half are special-ed.

How can anyone expect Americans to enjoy a foreign film when they can't read?

Gee whiz. That seems a tad extreme.:rolleyes:

[TheWickerFan]

Would you like the dubbed version of our recent posts?

Or shall I just re-iterate the basic contents, namely that of me digressing into a short dialogue about subtitled films and then you accusing me of trying to repeatedly persuade you to watch Let Me In, the re-make with NO subtitles?

You just got through saying I don't like subtitles when I clearly wrote that I almost prefer them. You are the one who is not listening.

I personally do not care who goes to see Let The Right One In or Let Me In or if people prefer the American to the Swedish version, but when I say I have no intention of watching the remake and you start making snide little remarks like " you're going to watch it at least twice anyway aren't you?" I do feel I'm being pushed and that puts my back up.

[HarryBrown]

You just got through saying I don't like subtitles when I clearly wrote that I almost prefer them. You are the one who is not listening.

I personally do not care who goes to see Let The Right One In or Let Me In or if people prefer the American to the Swedish version, but when I say I have no intention of watching the remake and you start making snide little remarks like " you're going to watch it at least twice anyway aren't you?" I do feel I'm being pushed and that puts my back up.

Dear oh dear, I did not say that I did not like subtitles.

" you're going to watch it at least twice anyway aren't you?"

You, as in the film watching public in general, are likely to watch a good subtitled film, or indeed ANY film two times if it is good enough.

If it has subtitles, and you choose to watch it a second time, then you can then turn the subtitles off , having already been acquainted with the plot, so that you can pay closer attention to al the visual nuances that you may have missed the first time while you were busy concentrating on the subtitles.

[TheWickerFan]

YOU just got through saying I don't like subtitles when I clearly wrote that I almost prefer them. You are the one who is not listening.


I now have a throbbing headache. I have had enough of this conversation. Thank heavens for the ignore function.http://blog.timetrade.com/Portals/11232/images//exasperated-fisheye.jpg

[HarryBrown]

I now have a throbbing headache. I have had enough of this conversation. Thank heavens for the ignore function.http://blog.timetrade.com/Portals/11232/images//exasperated-fisheye.jpg

Please do, ignore me.

I don't really want to have to repeatedly explain my comments to you, only for you to repeatedly come back pretending not to understand them.

[Scarebaby]

I am from Sweden and I read the book several years ago, which means that I am entitled to rack on anything Hollywood does. ^^

Seriously though, the fact that some people avoid certain movies because of them being subtitled is completely alien to me, since I was born and raised on subtitles. How else do you think I'm so knowledgable in so many languages? Broaden your horizon, pl0x0rz

[GoreHound13]

Originals are better because there just classics, however i will agree that quite a few remade horror movies turned out great, ex. The Hills Have Eyes.

[alica]

Making an English version does good because people avoid subtitled movies like the plague for some reason, and this will get people to discover what a great film it is, but I really don't see the point in seeing the American version when I've already seen the original. What would I gain from that? Is it radically different from the original? I haven't heard anything to indicate that it was. I'm really, really sick of remakes!!

I would like to go with let me in , as its a good movie for me and i like to catch such movies that perform beyond the expectations of its viewers .

[Scarebaby]

Originals are better because there just classics, however i will agree that quite a few remade horror movies turned out great, ex. The Hills Have Eyes.

You kidding? For me, The Hills Have Eyes is one of those films that just can't be remade succesfully, since it represents a certain way of presenting horror that just doesn't exist today.

[GoreHound13]

You kidding? For me, The Hills Have Eyes is one of those films that just can't be remade succesfully, since it represents a certain way of presenting horror that just doesn't exist today.

Ill agree it cant be the same kind of horror, thats a given, however i still think it was one of the better horror movie remakes.......... Piranah... need i say more? lol