Let Me In

I haven't seen the original Scandinavian film Let The Right One In... but I can certainly vouch that the Hammer remake is bloody good - with emphasis on the bloody! It stars the incredible Chloe Moretz (who played Hit Girl in Kick Ass) and this time she portrays the part of a 12 year old girl who is actually a very old vampire. She befriends a rather weedy 12 year old boy who is being bullied at school (actually the boy is too pathetic to be honest) and the two of them form a deep bond. Meanwhile Moretz's "father" who like the boy formed an emotional attachment to his vampire mistress years earlier has to explore the local area for fresh blood.

The film is full of quiet moments but what stood out for me was the acting from the two young leads. Moretz is clearly the best child actress around and she is supremely talented. The film packs an emotional punch and does conclude in a predictable but satisfactory manner. I would definitely recommend Let Me In.

Rating: 8.5/10