Let Me In

To draw comparisons with the Swedish original is unavoidable. Put simply it's not as good as the original.

That said they have a damn good crack at it. it is erry, cold and chilling. It just feels like its trying too hard to be those things. In the Tomas Alfredson original everything appears organic and developes effortlessly. at certain times in this Hollywood remake, it all seems a little laboured, and thigs are spelt out that little bit too much.

As a stand alone film though it is very good, and kdi Smit McPhees performance is incredible. most of the film rests on his shoulders and he carries it well. Chloe Moretz is also very good.

it will never escape the shadow of the original though. Making it so soon after and including many shot for shot scenes and parts of the script it is asking to be compared to it, and it comes up short.

An OK re-make.

3 stars