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Horror drama about a lonely and bullied 12 year-old boy who befriends his new neighbor, a girl who is a vampire. Cast:Chloë Grace Moretz, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Elias Koteas, Richard Jenkins, Sasha Barrese, Cara BuonoDirector:Matt ReevesRelease Date:October 1, 2010DVD Release:February 1, 2011From:Overture FilmsRating:RLength:1 hr 56 min
Let Me In played to very good reviews. • Michael Rechtshaffen wrote in the Hollywood Reporter, "...achieves the rare feat of remaining rigorously reverential to its source material while emerging as a highly accomplished work in its own right." • And Thelma Adams wrote in Us Weekly, "...dark, emotionally devastating..." More Reviews Below...
Let Me In Positive Reviews (49 Reviews, reviews below)
Mary Pols, Time: VERY GOOD "...not as fantastic as 'Let the Right One In'... But it is undeniably powerful and made with obvious admiration and respect for the source material."(See all of Mary Pols's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 913 words, 10/01/10
Christy Lemire, Associated Press: VERY GOOD(cg) "...much of what made the first film so special remains intact.... the sense of tension that built in the original film's stillness, and similarly, the quiet moments..."(See all of Christy Lemire's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 670 words, 09/30/10
Scott Bowles, USA Today: OUTSTANDING(cg) "Chloe Grace Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee are terrific actors... makes adult vampire tales 'Twilight' and 'True Blood' look like child's play."(See all of Scott Bowles's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 531 words, 10/01/10
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (13 Reviews)
A.O. Scott, New York Times: EXCELLENT "...makes a direct and disarming play for affection... at once artful and unpretentious, more interested in intimacy and implication than in easy scares or slick effects."(See all of A.O. Scott's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 934 words, 10/01/10
Lou Lumenick, New York Post: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...works in ways most horror movies don't... a very good film, but thanks to a better cast and superior production values, 'Let Me In' is an instant classic."(See all of Lou Lumenick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 575 words, 10/01/10
David Edelstein, New York Magazine: VERY GOOD "...hauntingly well transplanted to the high desert of Los Alamos, New Mexico... full of shivers and plinks, ghostly chorales and shuddering strings..."(See all of David Edelstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 151 words, 10/04/10
Liam Lacey, Toronto Globe & Mail: VERY GOOD(cg) "The kids work beautifully together, often without a lot of words... Smit-McPhee is suitably wide-eyed, in wonder or fear, while Moretz is an ongoing revelation..."(See all of Liam Lacey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 643 words, 10/01/10
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: EXCELLENT(cg) "Given that Tomas Alfredson's 2008 chiller was so distinctly Swedish, it's amazing how well the material handles the transfer to a New Mexico setting."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 116 words, 09/30/10
KEY CITIES (16 Reviews)
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: MODERATE(cg) "...wants to make your flesh crawl, and it probably will. But it's unlikely to ever get under anyone's skin, the way 'Let the Right One In' did."(See all of Michael O'Sullivan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 737 words, 10/01/10
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...more than just expert mimicry. It honors the spirit of the film it so faithfully exhumes, bringing its tale of the undead very much back to life."(See all of Steven Rea's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 540 words, 10/01/10
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle/San Francisco Chronicle: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a striking piece of character-driven horror, and it still ranks (despite the effects) among the more understated fright fests to hit the mainstream in recent memory."(See all of Amy Biancolli's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 510 words, 10/01/10
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...in maintaining, through every blue or amber winterscape, a genuine sense of disquiet, Matt Reeves has Americanized a very good foreign film without defanging it."(See all of Roger Moore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 554 words, 10/01/10
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "When writer-director Matt Reeves sticks to the original, the U.S. version is as cold, dark and dangerous as black ice."(See all of Colin Covert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 329 words, 10/01/10
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: EXCELLENT(cg) "This is a really good movie... If you've seen the original, you'll be happy with the results. If you haven't, then just sit back and enjoy."(See all of Bill Goodykoontz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 539 words, 10/01/10
Gary Dowell, Dallas Morning News: OUTSTANDING(cg) "The movie's young leads carry the story. McPhee and Moretz ably carry off chilling performances as a pair of near-innocents with matching dark sides..."(See all of Gary Dowell's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 481 words, 10/01/10
Ty Burr, Boston Globe: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "The filmmakers have translated the calm Nordic chill of the original film into overly controlled shot language: frames by IKEA."(See all of Ty Burr's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 742 words, 10/01/10
Clint O'Connor, Cleveland Plain-Dealer: EXCELLENT(cg) "Director Matt Reeves ('Cloverfield') is a terrific storyteller.... He also brings out impressive, understated performances from McPhee and Jenkins."(See all of Clint O'Connor's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 447 words, 10/01/10
John Hartl, Seattle Times: VERY GOOD(cg) "Jenkins and Koteas bring gravitas to their roles, and Smit-Phee and Moretz generate more puppy-love chemistry than their Swedish predecessors did."(See all of John Hartl's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 360 words, 10/01/10
Shawn Levy, Portland Oregonian: EXCELLENT(cg) "...moves with strange, creepy energy and is populated by characters who delicately walk a line between charm and grotesquerie. It's a treat."(See all of Shawn Levy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 309 words, 10/01/10
Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: VERY GOOD(cg) "...artfully repackages much of the chilly menace of the original and adds a hot commodity: Chloe Moretz, 13, an actress poised to take a big bite out of Hollywood."(See all of Joe Williams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 364 words, 10/01/10
Steve Persall, St. Petersburg Times: EXCELLENT(cg) "...a younger, much smarter and gorier 'Twilight,' with vampires bursting into flames when sunlight hits their skin instead of glittering like a New Year's Eve party favor."(See all of Steve Persall's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 576 words, 09/30/10
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald: VERY GOOD(cg) "If I hadn't seen the original, I might have gone ga-ga over Reeves' version. But even with the shock of novelty gone, the film still draws you into its chilly, demonic heart."(See all of Rene Rodriguez's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 729 words, 10/01/10
Katey Rich, Cinema Blend: GOOD(cg) "...quiet and often lovely... some scenes are recreated shot-for-shot, and the film is paced so identically you can't help but refer back to the original in your mind."(See all of Katey Rich's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 652 words, 09/11/10
Peter Keough, Boston Phoenix: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...one of the best movies of the year.... a pair of performances the equal of any this year... Even if you've seen Anderson's version, the suspense here still terrifies."(See all of Peter Keough's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 564 words, 09/30/10
Scott Tobias, AV Club: GOOD(cg) "...a faithful adaptation, honoring the story nearly to the letter and retaining the slow, methodical tone (and bursts of ultra-violence) that sets it apart..."(See all of Scott Tobias's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 380 words, 09/30/10
Ed Gonzalez, Slant: VERY GOOD(cg) "...what makes 'Let Me In' so remarkable, beyond its unexpected political perspective, is how that emotion is reflected in its self-consciously lush artistry."(See all of Ed Gonzalez's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 624 words, 09/24/10
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: EXCELLENT(cg) "Given that Tomas Alfredson's 2008 chiller was so distinctly Swedish, it's amazing how well the material handles the transfer to a New Mexico setting."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 116 words, 09/30/10
Curt Holman, Atlanta Creative Loafing: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Smit-McPhee and Moretz's performances make 'Let Me In' one of the most unexpectedly affecting love stories of 2010."(See all of Curt Holman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 555 words, 10/01/10
MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher: EXCELLENT(cg) "...more Hollywood than the Swedish film, but still downright arthousey... a must-see for anyone who loves vampires but hates what 'Twilight' has done to them..."(See all of MaryAnn Johanson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 391 words, 10/03/10
A.O. Scott, New York Times: EXCELLENT "...makes a direct and disarming play for affection... at once artful and unpretentious, more interested in intimacy and implication than in easy scares or slick effects."(See all of A.O. Scott's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 934 words, 10/01/10
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon: VERY GOOD "...for fans of 'Let the Right One In,' this intriguing remake will prove a welcome surprise, and may even shed new light on the characters and situation."(See all of Andrew O'Hehir's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 602 words, 09/13/10
MOVIE INDUSTRY (6 Reviews)
Peter Debruge, Daily Variety: VERY GOOD "...commands respect for not dumbing things down, offering classy, 'Sixth Sense'-style crossover potential as it lures both genre suckers and fresh blood..."(See all of Peter Debruge's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,051 words, 09/11/10
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter: EXCELLENT "...achieves the rare feat of remaining rigorously reverential to its source material while emerging as a highly accomplished work in its own right."(See all of Michael Rechtshaffen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 533 words, 09/11/10
Patrick Z. McGavin, Cinema 24/7: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a ghostly effective remake... a smart, nervy balance between satisfying the genre but also creating a moody suggestiveness of despair and melancholy."(See all of Patrick Z. McGavin's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 718 words, 09/14/10
A.O. Scott, New York Times: EXCELLENT "...makes a direct and disarming play for affection... at once artful and unpretentious, more interested in intimacy and implication than in easy scares or slick effects."(See all of A.O. Scott's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 934 words, 10/01/10
11.7 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Let Me In's reviews are separated by an average 11.7 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Let Me In (49 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Let Me In's reviews cover 95.8% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 25,740 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 525 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Let Me In Coverage, Volume & Length (49 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 27.5 Hours Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Let Me In's reviews on average broke 27.5 hours before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Let Me In's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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