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Let Me In
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMatt Reeves
Written byScreenplay:
Matt Reeves
Novel and original film screenplay:
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Produced bySimon Oakes
Guy East
Nigel Sinclair
Donna Gigliotti
John Nordling
Carl Molinder
StarringKodi Smit-McPhee
Chloë Moretz
Richard Jenkins
CinematographyGreig Fraser
Music byMichael Giacchino[2]
Production
companies
Distributed byOverture Films (US)
Icon Entertainment International (UK)
Release date
  • October 1, 2010 (2010-10-01)
[1]
Running time
115 minutes
CountriesTemplate:Film US
Template:Film UK
LanguageEnglish

Let Me In is a 2010 American–British drama and horror film directed by Matt Reeves based on the 2008 Swedish film Let the Right One In, directed by Tomas Alfredson and the novel Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist. It tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who develops a friendship with a vampire child in a New Mexico town in the early 1980s.[4]

Premise

In adapting the film, a few adjustments were made, such as changing the names of the protagonists to Owen and Abby,[5] and moving the setting from the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg to "a small New Mexico town."[4] Los Alamos County has granted a special request from the film's director and producer to name the town in the movie "Los Alamos, New Mexico."[6]

Producer Simon Oakes has made it clear that the plot of Let Me In will closely resemble that of the original film, except that it will be made "very accessible to a wider audience"[7]

Cast

In July 2009, audition tapes were leaked to the Internet, showing Chloë Moretz, Mary Mouser, and Ariel Winter auditioning for the role of the vampire, Abby.[10] Smit-McPhee, in an interview with The Herald Sun, hinted that he may have landed the role as Owen.[11] The casting of Moretz and Smit-McPhee in the leading roles was confirmed on October 1, 2009, along with the addition of Richard Jenkins as Abby's adult companion.[12] In a press release, director Matt Reeves described Smit-McPhee, Moretz and Jenkins as his "absolute dream cast", and added that he "couldn't be more excited to be working with them."[13]

Production

The rights for the English-language film were acquired at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, where the Swedish film won the "Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature," and Matt Reeves was quickly introduced as the director.[14] Hammer Films producer Simon Oakes has referred to the project as a remake of the film and not an adaptation of the novel.[7] He has also said, "I call it his [Reeves'] version. I don't call it his remake or his re-imagining of it."[15] The decision to make a new film adaptation has been criticized by Tomas Alfredson, the director of the Swedish film. He has stated on numerous occasions that he is not in favor of remaking his film.[16] "If one should remake a film, it's because the original is bad. And I don't think mine is", he said.[17] He also opined that "remakes should be made of movies that aren't very good, that gives you the chance to fix whatever has gone wrong. I'm very proud of my movie and I think it's great, but the Americans might have another opinion. The saddest thing for me would be to see this beautiful story made into something mainstream. I don't like to whine, but of course – if you spent years on painting a picture, you'd hate to hear buzz about a copy even before your vernissage!" [18]

Writer Ajvide Lindqvist, on the other hand, says that Reeves told him that he "will make a new film based on the book, and not remake the Swedish film" and so "it'll be something completely different, but it's going to be really interesting to see."[19]

Reeves has expressed his intent to retain the book's early 1980s setting and his admiration for the book and Alfredson's adaptation. "It's a terrific movie and a fantastic book. I think it could be a really touching, haunting and terrifying film. I'm really excited about what it could be", he said.[20] In response to the criticism he said, "I can understand because of people's love of the [original] film that there's this cynicism that I'll come in and trash it, when in fact I have nothing but respect for the film. I'm so drawn to it for personal and not mercenary reasons ... I hope people give us a chance."[21]

When Reeves was initially approached, he at first was against the idea but after reading the novel gained a better appreciation for the story. "I said... that we shouldn't remake it. I read the book too and was completely taken with it and I was really intrigued how personal the story felt. I thought John Lindqvist had written this terrific story, and he also adapted it for the film... I wrote Lindqvist and told him that it wasn't just that I was drawn to the story because it was a brilliant genre story – which it is – but also because of the personal aspect of it. It really reminds me of my childhood."[22]

Reeves was also asked to change the ages of the main characters, but he refused, saying that "would ruin the essence of the story and change everything completely...we need that childlike innocence." He also told his actors to not watch the original film beforehand so "we could make our own version but stay very true to the essence of the story."[22] The filmmakers have noted that "they intend to forge a unique identity for Let Me In, placing it firmly in an American context", while at the same time paying respect to the original.[4] Producer Donna Gigliotti said, "We're incredibly admiring of the original, but to be honest with you, that picture grossed $2 million. It's not like we're remaking Lawrence of Arabia."[23]

Principal photography began in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 2, 2009.[4][24] Filming is scheduled to take place in several different New Mexico locations, before concluding in Albuquerque in January 2010.[4][25] A large section of the film is being filmed at Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Release

It was announced on August 17, 2010 that the film will have its world premiere at The Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2010, [26] and its U.S. premiere on the opening night of Fantastic Fest on September 23, 2010.[27]

The film was released on October 1, 2010 in the United States.[28] Overture Films released the promo version with some specials in small plastic evidence bags.[29]

Reception

Let Me In has received positive reviews. Review aggregate Rotten Tomatoes reports that 85% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 101 reviews (with an average score of 7.7/10) and that 80% of the top critics have given the film a positive review based on 30 reviews (with an average score of 7.8/10). The consensus is "Similar to the original in all the right ways -- but with enough changes to stand on its own -- Let Me In is the rare Hollywood remake that doesn't add insult to inspiration."[30] Metacritic has reported an average score of 79 out of 100 based on 30 reviews. It currently indictates "generally favorable reviews". [31]

Comic book

In April 2010, it was announced that Hammer Film Productions and Dark Horse Comics are producing a graphic novel based on the film. Marc Andreyko will write the comic.[32] Original author John Ajvide Lindqvist said "Nobody has asked me about [doing a comic] and I think that the project stinks. I am looking into this matter and hope that they have no right to do this."[33]

Soundtrack

The score was composed by Academy Award winner Michael Giacchino.[34]

References

  1. ^ October 1st Release Date Set for Let Me In
  2. ^ Michael Giacchino to Score LET ME IN, UNDERCOVERS; THE OTHER GUYS Groove to the Sounds of Jon Brion
  3. ^ http://www.hammerfilms.com/productions/film/let-the-right-one-in
  4. ^ a b c d e "Uncle Creepy" (November 2, 2009). "Let Me In Starts Shooting / Casting Update". dreadcentral.com. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
  5. ^ Lewis, Hilary (May 13, 2009). "Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, Chace Crawford For Sale At Cannes". The Business Insider. Retrieved May 19, 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Hollywood comes to Los Alamos High School". Los Alamos Monitor News. December 20, 2009. Retrieved December 20, 2009.
  7. ^ a b McCabe, Joseph (July 3, 2009). "Exclusive: We Chat with Hammer Chief Simon Oakes about Christopher Lee's Return to Horror and the 'Let the Right One In' Remake!". FEARnet. Retrieved July 7, 2009.
  8. ^ "Let the Right One In (Remake) (2010)". The New York Times. Retrieved September 22, 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ First Look at the Vampire Abby in 'Let Me In'!!
  10. ^ "Uncle Creepy" (July 14, 2009). "UPDATED: Let Me In Audition Tapes". Dread Central. Retrieved November 8, 2009.
  11. ^ Morris, Clint (July 11, 2009). "Kodi hopes they Let the Right One In". Moviehole. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 1, 2009). "'Right One' gets cast". Variety. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
  13. ^ ""Reeves Casts the Right Ones"". Hammer Films. October 1, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
  14. ^ Fleming, Michael (September 24, 2008). "Matt Reeves bites into 'Right One'". Variety. Retrieved May 19, 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "Hammer Films CEO Simon Oakes Interview". collider.com. 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  16. ^ Ain't It Cool News. Moriarty Sits Down With Tomas Alfredson, Director Of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN!, October 26, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
  17. ^ Triches, Robert (March 9, 2009). "Tråkigt med nyinspelning" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet. Retrieved April 20, 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/09/30/original-let-the-right-one-in-director-talks-remake
  19. ^ Ain't It Cool News. The Northlander Sits Down With The Writer Of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN!, October 23, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.
  20. ^ Horowitz, Josh (November 14, 2008). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Cloverfield' Director Matt Reeves Reveals 'Let The Right One In' Remake Details". MTV Movies Blog. Retrieved May 19, 2009.
  21. ^ Olsen, Mark (June 21, 2009). "Matt Reeves: From 'Cloverfield' to 'Let The Right One In'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 22, 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ a b Harley, David (March 17, 2010). "Let Me In: Director Matt Reeves". http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/. Retrieved March 18, 2010. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ Zeitchik, Steven (9 July 2010). "'Let Me In' vamps till ready - latimes.com". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 July 2010.
  24. ^ Josh Rottenberg (November 2, 2009). "'Let the Right One In' remake begins shooting". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 2, 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  25. ^ http://www.losalamosnm.us/news/Pages/LetMeInFilmingWrapsUpThisWeek.aspx
  26. ^ http://tiff.net/press/pressreleases/2010/toronto-international-film-festival-adds-new-galas-and-special-presentations-to-its-high-calibre-line-up
  27. ^ http://www.fantasticfest.com/blog/2010/08/let-me-in-announced-as-opening-night-film/
  28. ^ Overture Films Locks October 1 Release for 'Let Me In'
  29. ^ 'Let Me In' Crime Scene Evidence Received!
  30. ^ "Let Me In Movie Reviews, Pictures". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2010-10-01.
  31. ^ "Let Me In". Metacritic. Retrieved 2010-10-01.
  32. ^ Hammer Films and Dark Horse Comics Forming a Partnership
  33. ^ http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2010/04/let-the-right-one-in-author-fu.html
  34. ^ Let Me In Score to Be Composed by Michael Giacchino
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