Let Me In
Matt Reeves Lyrics

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What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer
There is no more for heaven now to give
He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom
My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
For my life is wholly bound to His
Oh how strange and divine, I can sing, "cll is mine"

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

The night is dark but I am not forsaken
For by my side, the Saviour He will stay
I labour on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need, His power is displayed

To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley He will lead
Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven
The future sure, the price it has been paid
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
cnd He was raised to overthrow the grave

To this I hold, my sin has been defeated
Jesus now and ever is my plea
Oh the chains are released, I can sing, "I am free"
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

With every breath I long to follow Jesus
For He has said that He will bring me home
cnd day by day I know He will renew me
Until I stand with joy before the throne

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
cll the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
cll the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
cll the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
cll the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat

Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Let Me In" by Matt Reeves, the lyrics express a deep devotion to Jesus Christ and an acknowledgment of His grace, redemption, and love. The first verse opens with the recognition that Jesus is the ultimate gift of grace and that heaven has nothing more to offer. He is described as the source of joy, righteousness, freedom, boundless peace, and steadfast love.

The chorus reinforces the central theme of the song, which is the hope and reliance on Jesus. The singer declares that their life is wholly bound to Jesus and that their hope lies in Him alone. The line "Oh how strange and divine, I can sing, 'cll is mine'" suggests a sense of awe and wonder at the privilege of being connected to Christ. The singer acknowledges that it is not their own strength or merit but Christ in them that allows them to proclaim this truth.

The second verse focuses on the challenges and struggles of life, symbolized by the metaphorical darkness of the night. However, the singer finds solace in the assurance that Jesus is by their side, steadfastly supporting them. They acknowledge that despite their weaknesses, they can continue to labor with rejoicing because it is in their times of need that the power of Christ is displayed.

The third verse emphasizes the freedom and forgiveness that comes through Jesus' sacrifice. The singer proclaims that they have no fear of their fate because they know they are forgiven and that Jesus's death and resurrection have paid the price for their sins. The chains of sin and guilt have been released, and they are now able to declare their freedom. Again, they attribute this victory to Jesus rather than themselves.

The final verse expresses a deep desire to follow Jesus and be brought home by Him. The singer believes in the promise that Jesus will renew them day by day until they stand with joy before His throne. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing that the singer's hope lies only in Jesus and that all glory belongs to Him.

Overall, the lyrics of "Let Me In" convey a strong sense of reliance and gratitude towards Jesus Christ, acknowledging His grace, redemption, and power. The singer finds hope and strength in Him, recognizing that their own abilities and efforts are insufficient, but it is through Christ in them that they can overcome challenges and experience true freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer
Jesus, my redeemer, is the ultimate gift of grace.

There is no more for heaven now to give
Heaven has already given its all, nothing more can be given.

He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom
Jesus brings joy, righteousness, and freedom into my life.

My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace
He is the source of my unwavering love and profound peace.

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
My hope is solely in Jesus, to whom I am devoted.

For my life is wholly bound to His
My entire life is inseparably connected to Him.

Oh how strange and divine, I can sing, 'cll is mine'
It feels extraordinary and heavenly that I can proclaim 'all is mine'.

Yet not I, but through Christ in me
However, it is not due to my own efforts, but because of Christ working within me.

The night is dark but I am not forsaken
Even in the darkest times, I am not abandoned or left alone.

For by my side, the Saviour He will stay
The Savior will remain by my side, never leaving me.

I labour on in weakness and rejoicing
I continue to work, even in my weakness, finding joy in doing so.

For in my need, His power is displayed
His power is evident and demonstrated when I am in need.

My Shepherd will defend me
Jesus, my Shepherd, will protect and guard me.

Through the deepest valley He will lead
He will guide me even through the darkest and most challenging times.

Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome
The darkness has already been defeated, and I will emerge victorious.

My sin has been defeated
My sins have been conquered and overcome.

Jesus now and ever is my plea
Jesus is my constant advocate and my plea for salvation.

Oh the chains are released, I can sing, 'I am free'
The shackles of bondage have been removed, and I can sing joyfully that I am liberated.

With every breath I long to follow Jesus
I have an intense desire, with every breath, to faithfully follow Jesus.

For He has said that He will bring me home
Jesus has promised to bring me safely to my eternal home.

And day by day I know He will renew me
I am confident that Jesus will refresh and restore me each day.

Until I stand with joy before the throne
Eventually, I will rejoice as I stand before God's throne.

All the glory evermore to Him
All the honor and praise will eternally belong to Him.

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
Even when the race of life is finished, I will continue to affirm.

Yet not I, but through Christ in me
That it is not my own doing, but the work of Christ within me.

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven
I do not fear any destiny because I know I am forgiven.

The future sure, the price it has been paid
The future is certain because the price for my salvation has been paid.

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
Jesus bled and endured suffering to secure my forgiveness.

And He was raised to overthrow the grave
He triumphantly rose from the dead, conquering the power of the grave.

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
Even at the end of the race, I will continue to declare.

Yet not I, but through Christ in me
That it is not my own accomplishment, but through Christ working within me.

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
Even when the journey is finished, I will persist in proclaiming.

Yet not I, but through Christ in me
That it is all because of the presence and work of Christ within me.

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
Even when the race is finished, I will continue to affirm.

Yet not I, but through Christ in me
That it is not my own doing, but the work of Christ within me.

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Comments from YouTube:

Joel S

13y↑2

I have not yet seen "Let Me In," but I really thought its Swedish predecessor - for all intents and purposes - was flawlessly executed. When I finally do get around to seeing "Let Me In," I hope that I can not only appreciate it to the same degree, but that I finally understand why someone thought it was necessary to take a second approach (beyond the studios cashing in).

HarpoSpoke

13y↑2

@cloudvol7 I think it's VERY subjective to say which pool scene you like better. I like the LMI scene better because: 1-Owen's terrified and that makes him seem less likely to become a killer for Abby later. Oskar smiles like he doesn't mind all the dead bodies. 2-Owen runs and is dragged back to the pool. Very disturbing visuals. 3-We see Abby through Owen's eyes instead of being shown her face. More subtle. 4-Owen is actually out of breath. Oskar must be AquaMan or something.

HarpoSpoke

13y↑1

@cloudvol7 It's all subjective. Since the two movies are made in a different style, it's only natural that some will prefer one over the other....depending on taste. I like the vibe of the pool scene in LMI better for several reasons already listed, but also like how the glass hits the surface of the water as Abby enters...plus her scream of rage. That tells me she knew Owen was in trouble before she got there...indicating a physic connection between them.

Peya Luna

13y↑1

i like both versions and i don´t think one can truly compare them . the swedish original sticks very close to the book, eli is an enigma, and i really like that the actors don´t have this 'clean+polished' look most in hollywood have - you see badly bleached hair, crooked teeth, in other words: normal people, which gives the movie an authentic feeling. the american remake though focuses more on owen and his relationship to abby which is also great. basically, i like both, and love the book ;-)

Olivia S

13y

I loved LTROI, it was brilliant and dramatic and Iyou could feel emotionally involved with the characters, but in LMI I found it less interesting and harder to get in to. I loved Eli in LTROI and at the end I felt sorry for Eli, not the dead boys

Illuminatta

14y

I read the book and saw the film, which I loved but wished certain details had been left in from the book. I'm curious to see how much more or less of the book this film will include.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@FannyVaskz I read the book and saw both movies too. LMI is the best version for me. If the camera movements are different they can't be "exactly the same". You should also research why LMI was made so quickly. The Swedish producers of LTROI sold the rights before that movie was even released because no one thought it would be seen by anyone. THEY are the ones that wanted a remake before anyone else did.

standardbearer

13y

Though I liked Let me in, I loved Let the right one in a thousand times better. But Reeves was also very consequent about his goals , and it shows. I respect that.

HarpoSpoke

13y↑2

@cloudvol7 I was so happy that Lacke and Virgina's side arc was removed in LMI. The heart of the story is the kids. LMI spends more time with them...exactly what I want. And Lacke was an unlikeable character to me. The first time we see him, he is taking a leak on the grass in front of Eli's apartment. We are supposed to believe he turns into Van Helsing at the end and I was glad Eli killed him. The Cop is not there to kill Abby and I felt sorry for him. "The nature of good/evil"

krorks

13y

@DiegoUnRated I like both movies so much and each one of them are better than the other at some points and worse in others. It's actually very hard to pick one over the other but I think I like Let Me In a little bit more because of the EMOTIONAL bonding between Abby and Owen, I could felt their love in EVERY scene. In Let The Right One In I never perceived real love between Eli and Oskar.

Kendall Coombs

12y↑1

ive watched some of the original, though im only about halfway. however so far at least, i like every change made so far, as well as the acting, which i find much better due to subtlety in the new version. I still have to watch all of the original tho. further, the book is the real source, so why be defensive over the movie

HarpoSpoke

13y↑1

@RuuYaa96 I found the cinematography to be warmer in LMI and the acting was far superior....as evidenced by the resumes of those involved. You won't be seeing Lina in a movie any time soon. The sadness Moretz conveyed worked much better for the vampire character for me. That character SHOULD be sad after what's she's been through for the past 300 years. That's why Martin Scorsese and Tim Burton hired Chloë Moretz....she's excellent at what she does.

Noctis F

13y

Let The Right One In is an excellent film. I look forward to seeing Let Me In.

OdiumVacuus

12y

@natasajessica The thing is that it did wreck the story. The novel in the way Lindqvist wrote it is meant to be subtle, it is supposed to leave much to the mind of the reader or spectator. While LTROI translates the silence and quietness of the novel to the big screen, Matt Reeves simply changed the story to his own like and turned it into a horror film. With the remake, almost all of the feeling between the characters is lost in the script focused (cont)

Khenfu Cake

13y

@HarpoSpoke Which I think is very nicely done by the makers of LMI. Many American films tend to be very stereotypical about certain subjects and themes, but sometimes Hollywood is capable of making a film that does´nt follow the rules.. Too bad there are so few of them (IMO)

HarpoSpoke

13y

@chubsoda I read that too. He also explains in an interview that he didn't think children were capable of taking in the whole script so he just fed them each scene day by day. I don't think I agree with his assessment. Both Chloe and Kodi read the LMI script and were even asked to write a backstory for their characters. I could not imagine a director not letting Robert Di Nero read the script. Acting is more than a surface art. It comes from deep inside. You must know the character.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@cloudvol7 Not sure I really need the bleeding to be "in my face"....I think I like the more subtle approach of LMI on that one. Why Oskar is smiling in that scene is up for interpretation. But it would certainly take a character without much aversion to killing to be able to smile there. Oskar could easily be a future blood gatherer for Eli.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Adele016 They benefited from Alfredson's skill. You'll note they didn't win many awards for their acting. (3 wins total between them) Kodi already has 3 wins alone and Chloe has 8 wins and more total wins for LMI than Kare and Lina combined for LTROI (4). As the years continue to pass without Kare and Lina doing anything of note, we'll see what filmmakers really thought of them.

patsybob

13y

@hmc117 subtitles may look cheap but having an audio track would cause more of a problem dubbed english always comes out pretty nasty or sub-par, just because you would prefer it not to be subtitled doesnt mean everyone else does. I feel LMI throws the subtle elements out for more simple straight forward elements which dumbs down the film along with throwing out sub-plots dumbed it down plus its a straight up remake its almost identical scene to scene + just making the violence more graphic!

HarpoSpoke

13y↑1

@cloudvol7 My "complaints" about LTROI are things that have nothing to do with subtitles since I watch subtitled movies all the time. But I do recognize subtitles are a valid complaint. I know Alfredson wanted to hire amateurs to act in the film and that's ok if you want that vibe. But their lack of experience shows at times. I consider acting to be a craft and enjoy watching those who have perfected it. The cast in LMI are just better actors.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Louchan2 Since every single one of the main characters is different in LMI, the similarities only "overshadow" them if you are blindly devoted to LTROI or just don't watch movies very closely. I'm sure it seems that way on the surface. There was no "ripping off"...because the Swedish producers of LTROI were trying to sell the rights before LTROI was even released. It was THEIR idea. And they were paid for it. Also..LMI is not shorter....it actually is slower paced than LTROI.

LaStriata

11y

I thought the US version was okay, but I wish the producers had just admitted they simply remade the Swedish version rather than make a separate adaptation of the book. The only element from the book in the US version missing from the Swedish one was a greater emphasis on the Romeo + Juliet elements. That's pretty much it.

Per Olov Olsson

13y

@Wesker10000 Yes, the name of it in Swedish are "Låt de gamla drömmarna dö", in english "Let the old dreams die", and it's a short story in a whole book written by John Ajvide Lindqvist, and it's a lot of different short stories. The name of the book is the same, but I don't know if it's translated into En glish yet, but I hope so, because it's really worth reading.

Per Olov Olsson

13y

@Wesker10000 Yes, the name of it in Swedish are "Låt de gamla drömmarna dö", in english "Let the old dreams die", and it's a short story in a whole book written by John Ajvide Lindqvist, and it's a lot of different short stories. The name of the book is the same, but I don't know if it's translated into English yet, but I hope so, because it's really worth reading.

Khenfu Cake

13y

@HarpoSpoke Actually I don´t really think LTROI is so much about "good" vs. "evil" as being a story which explores primal instincts; the violent nature of man which lurks inside nearly everyone. Even those you might perceive as being good. But that is just how I understood the film:)

HarpoSpoke

13y

@RuuYaa96 I saw LTROI first....also watch subtitled films all the time. The fact that LTROI was first and has subtitles doesn't make it automatically better. Too many people think that LMI was better in just about every category I can think of. Acting, cinematography, direction I might give the nod to the music in LTROI in certain scenes. And it should also be pointed out that subtitles DO detract from the movie watching experience. I can point you to a study on the subject if you want.

Neo Valis

13y

@cloudvol7 I just watched Let me in again,because I've only seen it once,so now I can tell you some good complaints about it,one they totally took out Lacke,and Virginias scenes,so there's no build up at all to her becoming a vampire,and instead of Lacke theres a cleashay detective,then Matt reeves went too descripted as to how the old guy kill's people that totally wasn't needed,and worst of all Owen came off way too depressed,what with the over the top CGI,bullies,he didn't seem to like Abby.

HarpoSpoke

13y↑1

@rachelsOne The physical changes for the vampire come from the novel. Understandable if you don't like what LMI changed, but it is in the source material. And the novel wasn't written by an "American"....Lindquist is Swedish.

Henry Johns

13y

I think the point is that different directors seem to have gone different ways with the movie, so there's no definitive answer. For example, I've seen a lot of people (in forums and such) complain about the way that things aren't as subtle in the American version. But then I've seen a lot of people say that the feelings and emotions in Let Me In were a lot more.. prevalent. So honestly I think that it boils down to the perspective th viewer prefers.

David MacDowell Blue

13y

@szkokee Love both films, but honestly LMI resonates more with me personally, but I suspect because I am an American and that movie was more tailored to that sensibility--neither good nor bad but different.

HarpoSpoke

13y↑1

@Nekhet Agreed. After seeing so many cardboard cutout black and white "heroes" and "villains" over the years, LMI was a breath of fresh air....that actually gave me food for thought.

movienaut

13y↑1

Let me in is more effects, make ups and horror, but Let the right one in has a more deep story. Don't care about flaws and some bad acting but the story is very good and you feel more for poor Eli who feels very lonely even if she has her guardian, than Abby who looks to be used to be a vampyre and looks more evil than Eli who sometimes regret what she is doing.

Per Olov Olsson

13y

I have seen both versions of the movie, and I must say that I like LTROI best in many ways, but that doesn't mean that I dislike LMI. Sure, LMI is darker in some ways. If you read the book you know that Eli (Abby) is actually a boy, and his name¨is Elias. LMI also took away Lacke and Virginia, and I like their love. Sure, Kåre and Lina are amateurs but they are good actors. Matt Freeman also showed his version what will happen with Owen after the movie, but it's not the same as JAL version.

HarpoSpoke

13y↑1

@cloudvol7 That's why we need two versions of this story. You like it done the way LTROI did it, I like it the way LMI did it. Works out great for both of us, don't you think? (Surely you don't object to me having a version that appeals to me, do you?)

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Nekhet That sounds reasonable. The two movies really are quite different when you spend some time thinking about them. The shot of Owen stealing money from his mom while "Jesus" watches is all part of the "nature of good/evil" in LMI. LTROI really didn't go in that direction.

zombie766

13y

@nysrogh6119 yeah. let me in was definitely more emotional than let the right one in. but i feel that the director couldn't make up his mind about making a remake with more romance OR more horror.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@cloudvol7 Dubs replace a big part of the actors performance. Most opt for subtitles over dubs. Another negative of LTROI is that Lina's voice was replaced with another actress to make her seem older/less female. So we never get to hear Lina's performance in LTROI.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Louchan2 2-The name change was done to the novel in the US. They just used it for the movie to prevent confusion. That simple. But it also fits the story in LMI better. LTROI has a "right" and a "wrong"....LMI deconstructs that idea. The main characters are not fully "good" or "bad". The audience is put into position to root for Thomas and Abby when innocent people are in conflict with them. The moral themes are not explored in LTROI.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Bravnes Kåre has another credit. There appear to be Swedish movies to star in. If a person is talented enough, directors will find a way to hire them. Up to and including hiring an English tutor to teach her the lines. At some point, the excuses have to stop if she is as talented as LTROI fans claim. I certainly didn't think she was bad, but I think the uniqueness of the character (thanks JAL) caused some to think she was better than she really was. I put her in the "ok" category.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Louchan2 One of the central themes of LMI is the nature of evil. This is a lot more complex question that a simple 'good' vs. 'evil' story. It begins with the Ronald Reagan's evil empire speech. In Reeves' version the good is based on a shaky foundation. The community is isolating rather than supportive. They also face the evils of addiction. The school is filled with bullies, and the family is divided against itself. What should be intrinsically good, is rooted in evil.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@cloudvol7 Well...I did just list the reasons I like the pool scene better in LMI. If you want more examples I have many. ;) And of course an unknown can be great. They make a movie...directors notice how great they are....and they get hired for more movies. That did not happen to Lina. It's now 2011 and she still has not been hired for anything. Being unknown also doesn't mean you are automatically better...works both ways.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@rallyragge It can be said by certain viewers that subtitles don't detract MUCH....but they do detract from the total experience. The question a viewer must ask is if they are willing to put up with that. It is not scientifically possible to devote your attention to a scene while reading. I can send you a study on the subject if you like. No filmmaker fills his/her movie with moments they don't think you should concentrate on. Particularly beautiful movies really suffer from subtitles.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@cloudvol7 A good example of a Swedish actress who did a great job is Noomi Rapace. She's getting hired all over the place now. Even working with Robert Downey Jr. LTROI came out in 2008 and Lina is still out of work. I don't think she impressed like you believe she did.

HarpoSpoke

13y↑2

@RealDougal I saw LTROI first, watch subtitled movies all the time, and love well-crafted films... And I like LMI much more. Guess your theory doesn't hold up. Maybe you should add a few more "reasons" that don't fit your elitist attitude about people who like things you don't believe they "should like". I find Abby the more interesting character because you're never sure what her motivation is. Unlike LTROI there is no "right one" or "wrong one" in LMI. Ambiguity is more interesting.

HarpoSpoke

13y↑1

@fallentwig 4-LTROI was not original either. The book came first. And the movie "Dawn" came out in 2003. (Vampire girl is taken care of by her father) The book Vampire Junction came out in 1984 (castrated boy vampire) 5-100% opinion. I can counter that with....No...LMI was superior to the original. See how easy that is?

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Louchan2 2-Every single character is vastly different in LMI. Abby is a girl, Eli is a boy. Gender is the single biggest change you can make to a character and changes everything about the dynamic between her and Owen. Eli watches Oskar. Owen is a lonely boy who longs for companionship. Oskar is a loner who doesn't want companionship. Owen watches Abby. Thomas is a lifelong companion to Abby. Hakan is a pedo who has been with Eli for a short time. That changes everything about them both.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Louchan2 5-Subtitles are a preference in movies and DO negatively impact the viewing experience. Just because it doesn't bother you doesn't mean other people have to watch them. There is a reason why movies with sound replaced silent movies with subtitles in the 1930s. Movies are a visual medium. No director fills the movie with moments he doesn't want you to watch while you read subtitles. It is scientifically impossible to give full attention to the screen while reading subs.

ptroinks

13y

Let the Right One In was a masterpiece! The remake was...well...Hollywood...

Mr Conroy46

ptroinks I would give LMI a second though

usergently

13y

Reeves is an opportunist, Let the right one in was a masterpiece and that guy wanted a piece of it. Period.

Louchan2

13y

@HarpoSpoke 1. I guess I'll just have to explain this again. A movie is never "needed", as with any other movie, but obviously people still want them because they are enjoyable. And when one movie based on a book has been made (LtROI, Harry Potter, Twilight, whatever) it usually stays as "one movie per book" unless the movie becomes very old and deserves a remake or it wasn't very good. LtROI was neither of these things. It was new and great. Yet they made LMI anyway. Bullshit.

Per Olov Olsson

13y

John Ajvide Lindqvist has written a short novel about what happen to Oscar (Owen) and Elias "Eli" (Abby) after the book and I have read it and it's a very good ending of a very good book.

javier alzate

12y

well thank you i meant the style was very nice but yes the original is perfect omg i love it _^_^__^

HarpoSpoke

11y

The IMDB top 250? Really? This must mean you think Shawshank Redemption is the best movie ever made, right? And you think Pulp Fiction is the 4th best movie ever? And The Dark Knight is the 7th best movie ever? Don't forget, you have to admit every movie is listed in correct order of "quality" since you cite that list as "proof" of something.

thejoexman

13y

Let Me In is the superior film. The acting, directing, script, and pacing were all far superior. Now, don't get me wrong, I love LTROI, but every time I watch I find more and more flaws, most of them in tone and acting (really, Lina is the only decent actor but even she isn't THAT great). LMI fixed all of those problems and did something the original didn't do: have a heart. I actually cared about the characters, who were more fleshed out and sympathetic. Just my opinion but Let Me In wins.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Swecan76 You don't watch movies very close if you think the two are exactly alike. You actually have to go 18 minutes into LMI to find the first scene that is the same. (8 minutes into LTROI...obviously they aren't the same).

Fanny Vaskz

13y

@HarpoSpoke Yes has a point, but it was badly needed to make just 2 years Remake of the Original Version, plus Swedish version is better, ok, has a smaller budget, but it is more original, also insist the couple has more chemistry, and the girl Vampire has the character changes that are marked in the book, the American version on the other hand is just entertainment

archebus

13y

@nysrogh6119 I feel sorry for you that you can't see the beauty of the original. "Effects" are one of the last things to judge a movie on. Eli and Oskar's kiss was appropriately awkward due to their age. Everything about the movie was perfect. You obviously just don't grasp the ideas presented. I've heard Avatar is a good movie. You should go see it.

Louchan2

13y

@HarpoSpoke 1. Good job missing my point. 2. Unfortunately, the differences between the two movies still does not overshadow the rip-off that LMI is. LMI took near nothing from the original book that LtROI hadn't already. In fact, it took all the big changes that LtROI had made from the book. (Eli/Abby eating the candy instead of just refusing, etc...) So no matter how much you try to point out every change made from the original story, the fact that LMI ripped off LtROI is still clear as day.

Diego Fernandez

13y

I think Let Me In focused more on the horror ... And that's fine but the story of LTROI is more than a simple tale of terror. If we remove the vampires stuff, we have a good drama of two lonely children. Let Me In just do not have the emotional feel that LTROI have. Note: Sorry for mi english, im Costa Rican ;)

HarpoSpoke

13y

@rachelsOne Let's start with the acting. The actors in LMI are world-class actors. The actors in LTROI are armatures. There are several moments in LTROI were you can clearly see mistakes and wooden acting. The directing is stellar in both movies....but they are not directed the same way at all. I happen to prefer the Hitchockian touches in LMI. The cinematography is warmer in LMI and that adds to the emotional impact for me. Others prefer the colder look of LTROI. Loved the music in both

OdiumVacuus

12y

@ThePutupafight The ''right'' part is there because the title is a reference to the song of the same title by Morrissey, whom Lindqvist is a very avid fan of. I found the theme you mentioned more obvious in LMI, where the kids somehow find themselves questioning it explicitly in a way a 12 year old kid wouldn't, like when Owen asks ''is there such thing as evil?''. The fact a kid that age would blatantly start speaking of it feels too blatant, to the point in which it's cheesy.

OdiumVacuus

12y

HarpoSpoke

13y

@cloudvol7 NOTHING negative about it? I don't think it's a perfect movie. There are several moments when the acting is amateurish for instance. (Like when Kare steps on one of Lina's lines or when she is obviously "going to her spot" in the scene in her apartment) Hard to buy that the Cop in LMI was "unoriginal" since he was not in the first movie.

Khenfu Cake

13y

@HarpoSpoke Well, if you are talking about religious aspects then I don´t think Sweden is the type of country to feature that sort of thing very often in films and other types of fiction. The same goes for almost all the other countries in Scandinavia.. I think, maybe, it would make more sense in the American remake than the Swedish original.

The Tags

13y

i just watched these two movies today. the original first then the remake. let me in was way better and i think the orginal was just another 'twilight' with less romance and a little more bloody. but let me in was more bloodier, better effects and it was more focused on abby and owen's relationship. and i hate eli and oskar's kiss in the end, it's like they were trying hard to do a french kiss. i love how abby hugged owen after she kill the police. all in all the original was simply boring.

Kendall Coombs

11y

i used to work at rogers video (rental store) so im very familiar with that. older folks dont want to adapt to subtitles. businesses r just cashing in on that. in the future i dont think they will do that, because much more ppl (us) will be accustomed to subtitles. so no sense frettin, its just a matter o time. also, in this case im happy, because i never woulda seen this film (and i like this particular version better)

HarpoSpoke

13y

@cloudvol7 Also noteworthy that Chloë Moretz was also an unknown when she was hired for LMI. Kick Ass had not been released yet. Reeves never even saw any footage of that movie.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Adele016 True that Chloe didn't win "The Chainsaw Award" that Lina won. (It appears that Lina "won just American awards" too...bummer) And since every single character in LMI is different from the LTROI version it's hardly a "carbon copy".

Hogwire

13y

As good as LMI was, I gotta say nothing tops the original. The acting and storytelling and atmosphere though still good, was inferior in the remake if you ask me.

Neo Valis

13y

@HarpoSpoke The acting is very subjective,because I thought the LTROI actor's were way better,and I could care less if an actor's well known,anyway's it's not subjective to say that the pool scene wasn't done nearly as well,and most of the good scenes weren't done well either they.So what makes the movie better other than the pop culture friendly actor's xD,and the not having to watch it dubbed or subbed.

Lehmann Peters

13y

Matt Reeves did a tremendous job with the American remake.

Evolving Thinker 9

12y↑1

I don't know if I was the only one who noticed this, but in LTROI it seemed rushed, quick... But in LMI it seemed to be more in detail, and explain the situation more. I'm not trying to diss it or anything, it just seemed like it to me. I like LMI better. :)

Khenfu Cake

13y

@HarpoSpoke I disagree: If you are used to reading subtitles, you don´t think it´s a drawback. And think it´s quite possible to follow both the subtitles and the images/sound. But then again: I´m used to it;) Besides it would be quite sad if people rejected a good film/movie just because it does´nt feature their language.. BTW: Where have you found these "scientific" proofs that reading subtitles takes away attention from the screen??

emmerin

13y

let me in was better, it only had 2 more action scenes than let the right one in, and chloe and kodi are MUUUCH better actors than the kids in LTROI

javier alzate

12y↑1

wow, i thought like dogtooth, those german guys are like the best, cause there the original in making movies, in this not the dark lighting style, the ackward angles, and quiet scenes, but i was wrong, american companies got it in the bad inside and out U_U_U_U amazing stuff, i love let me in :D

HarpoSpoke

13y

@FannyVaskz Which one is "better" depends on who you are talking to. LMI is better to me. I found the acting to be much better in LMI. I don't think "just entertainment" is a bad thing even if that described LMI properly...which I don't think it does. Movies are certainly allowed to entertain people!

HarpoSpoke

13y↑1

@fallentwig 1-Not really. There is nothing "Hollywood" about LMI at all. It's as far from a mainstream movie as it gets. It was even nominated for an Independent Film award. No big stars, no big budget. 2-LTROI never had a chance at an Oscar either. It wasn't even nominated. Nor for a Golden Globe. 3-LTROI won awards competing against lesser competition. It wasn't competing against The Dark Knight or the other best movies of that that year. It was in the "best foreign language film"

Nicole Musso

13y

Chloe is a great actress. I've liked her in every movie I've seen her in and I personally think she sticks out and that she'll be around for a while as well. I don't see how she relates to D. Fanning either, but that's just my opinion. No offense, haha. People need to lighten up on the interwebz.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Wesker10000 Yes...it is a collection of his short stories. The one with Eli and Oskar isn't actually about them....but we get to see what happens next.

johnnycang

Matt Reeves couldn't have gotten the book or original movie more wrong. In the original Oskar is the monster and Eli is the victim. In the remake he reversed it an Abby is the monster and Owen is the victim. Maybe he did it on purpose. Thought he knew better. But either way it is far less interesting.

patsybob

13y

@JennyWrenMom No by change you mean "dumb down". Change is good if it adds to the story and development of the characters. Dumb down/cut out scenes and add no more ie: is not a change of the film its cutting out the details that the first film cut out from the book and LMI dumbed it down even more - thats not changing anything in a positive way! I wanted LMI to put in things the original didnt, not just take the original and cut scenes out of it :P

HarpoSpoke

13y

@cloudvol7 Key word there is "makes it seem". You then made a value judgement about someone's character based on what you believe "made it seem". Subtitles do detract from the movie watching experience so preferring not to watch them is hardly a character flaw. It's no one's "fault". Not the Swedish filmmakers fault and it's not the fault of a person who doesn't speak Swedish. It's not "lazy"...LTROI fans didn't learn to read Swedish, opting for the English novel translation instead.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Bravnes Being recognized for two roles is not a negative. That means she was amazing twice. And of course that means she was HIRED more than once. ;) But here I wonder why LTROI don't see the circumstances involved with the LTROI awards. It won awards in the "best foreign language film" category. That means it got to avoid direct competition with the best movies of 2008. Note the lack of Oscar and GG wins...or even nominations.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@rachelsOne Stereotype much? Every single LMI fan I know has seen the original film and regularly watch foreign language films. "They" won't "ruin" Girl with the Dragon Tattoo...it will be exactly the same. If you don't like the remake....don't watch it. Easy problem to solve.

Neo Valis

13y

@HarpoSpoke The pool scene was over the top,the guy's whole top half of his body was in the water,going the opposite way,of Owen,plus it was really dark,and hard to see,and as for Owen I already said this,but it bears repeating,that he's portrayed as being way to depressed,he barely ever smiles,cry's,and what with all the over done cgi,and the bigger,a bit more hardcore bullies,he plays it right to be more depressed,but to me it all detract's from the feeling that he really liked Eli.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@clashrogers Oh...and LMI was 90% fresh on RT. Don't be dishonest. The 8th best reviewed movie of 2010. This in spite of having to deal with critics that wanted to hate it before they saw it. Now go look up Tomas Alfredson's next movie. It's called Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. It's a remake. That's too funny.

Neo Valis

13y

@HarpoSpoke Like I said the acting's very subjective,they just chose the girl for Abby,because she's popular right now,was her acting better? Hell no! It was much worse to me.And I would of prefered a unknown actor for the part,because everyones gonna rave that her acting's better just because she's been in a few movies,and she's a seasoned actress,give me a break,that's just saying a unknown actress can never be as good as a seasoned one,which is bullshit.Also that didn't answer my question.

HarpoSpoke

12y

It's set in the US, but a British studio made it. They also just made "Woman In Black"...which was set in the UK...so I don't think they particularly target the US audience.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Louchan2 2-The title makes more sense no matter what reason it was used. There is no moral judgment in the LMI title which allows the examination of the nature of good/evil to thrive. (something the first movie did NOT do) 3-Once again....The Swedes sold the rights BEFORE there were any awards....so OBVIOUSLY that's not why Hammer bought the rights. 4-A lot of people being wrong does not prove they are right. They will never transform Hammer into a US studio.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@patsybob To save you from making this mistake in the future, I'll let you know that the total runtime of LMI without credits is 1hr 47min 27sec. For LTROI it is 1hr 47min 57sec. That means LMI cut things from LTROI and added other things.

Neo Valis

13y

@ThePutupafight Yeah,but not liking subtitles or the dubbing makes it seem like they just hate Foriegn film's.And I thought the dubbing,and subtitles were fine,but if people wanna hate it just because it's a foriegn film that's fine too,they should just say I hate foriegn film's,but that hardly has to do with the acting,storyline,and such.It's just a dumb complaint.A complaint that LMI fan's like to use.A very weak complaint,it's like Oh no dubbing,even though it's in english I can't handle it.

NJSJ

13y↑1

LTRON had U guess what was going on LMI Had it all for u to watch. I think they both were good, but I liked the Remake. My College Director was wrong. He said the remake would wreck the whole story.

Michael Finney

13y

I thought let me in was very cheesy compared to let the right one in

imnanimeluvr

12y

i liked 'Let The Right One In' the best :D

Mr Conroy46

imnanimeluvr I think both of them are on the same level

Random Guy

8y↑4

I honestly hate how hollywood has to make a remake of all movies that aren't in english is it that HARD to read captions everyone else has to do it why can't american's do it, don't be lazy.

HarpoSpoke

13y

@thesecretgardenlove Just check Lina's IMDB page. No one is hiring her. They make movies in Sweden too....and even they aren't hiring her. Now look at Noomi Rapace's page. She's in demand. Already made three US films even. She's just as Swedish as Lina. Except Noomi is great. So obviously Lina wasn't "way better" than Chloe Moretz. That's when you brought up Chloe.

johnbanks707

13y

@vaxjoleksing Awesome. I was wondering what was the ultimate fate of both Owen (Oskar) and Abby (Eli). What is the name of the short story?

HarpoSpoke

13y

@Bravnes I know exactly what you mean! lol...verbose posters are at a real disadvantage on Youtube! The same was said of LMI. Many thought it should have received Oscar love and in fact it was on many of the "Oscar predictions" lists. It made so many "top 10 of 2010" lists I lost count. A little bit of politics was involved there. The anti remake crowd.

fallentwig

13y

It is pretty simple, ltroi is for movie buffs. It's more poetic and smarter than lmi, aswell as better cinematography.The american version is for people who like dumb 'hollywood' films and just want violence etc. lmi wont win any oscars

X-MISMA-X

13y

@HarpoSpoke "I only do it because of the LTROI fans who started attacking LMI" How about defending a movie because it is legitimately better, noit because ouriust think it's crap. If it weren't crap you could defend its merits.

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