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Chloe Moretz (Actor), Kodi Smit-McPhee (Actor) Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over Format: DVD

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Matt Reeves writes and directs this vampiric coming-of-age romance based on the Swedish novel 'Let the Right One In' by John Ajvide Lindqvist and Tomas Alfredson's 2008 Swedish-language film adaptation. Kodi Smit-McPhee stars as Owen, a solitary 12-year-old in 1980s New Mexico who is continually tormented by a gang of bullies. When the enigmatic Abby (Chloe Moretz) moves in next door, the two form an unlikely friendship that will change Owen's life forever as it emerges that Abby is a 200-year-old vampire, frozen in childhood and condemned to live on a diet of fresh human blood. With Abby on his side, Owen is finally able to face up to the bullies - but Abby's unquenchable thirst for blood gives rise to a fresh set of problems.

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Let Me In blends the innocent face of Chloe Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass) with the darkness of vampirism. A young boy named Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Road) has troubles at home (his parents are divorcing) and at school (bullies pick on him mercilessly). But when a mysterious girl named Abby (Moretz) moves in next door, Owen hopes he's found a friend, even though she smells a little strange. Unfortunately, his new friend needs blood to live, and the man who seems to be her father (Richard Jenkins, Six Feet Under) goes out to drain local residents to feed her. But even as Owen starts to suspect something is wrong, having a real friend might just matter more. Because the Swedish film adaptation of the novel Let the Right One In (on which Let Me In is based) was surprisingly popular and critically acclaimed, it's going to be hard for Let Me In to avoid comparisons. Surprisingly, it retains much of the flavor and spirit of the original. It's not as understated--this is an American movie, after all--and some of the creepiness is lost along with that subtlety. Despite that, Let Me In has its own spookiness and the performances (including Elias Koteas, Zodiac, as a local policeman) are strong. Directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield). --Bret Fetzer

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 16:9 - 2.40:1
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Language ‏ : ‎ English
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19 x 13.6 x 1.4 cm; 80 g
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5051429102207
Media Format ‏ : ‎ PAL
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 56 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ 14 Mar. 2011
Actors ‏ : ‎ Chloe Moretz, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Elias Koteas, Richard Jenkins
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Studio ‏ : ‎ Icon Home Entertainment
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004DCAD94
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2010

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Seen this at the cinema DVD pre-ordered. I first heard about this film when I was reading Chloe Moretz's wikipedia profile to see what other films she was doing as she was in the best film I have seen in years (Kick-Ass). I followed the link to Let Me In, watched the trailer and thought 'I have to see this'. The acting by both kids was second to none and what I like most about this film is the way it leaves you at the end - it is a happy ending and you are happy that the two love each other but you know he will probably have to go out and kill people to keep her alive - kind of a twisted sort of horror film in that sense. Can't wait to see it again.

With regards the comparisons to the Swedish film (which I havn't seen), I am glad the negative youtube reviews below the Let Me In trailer failed to put me off seeing this. The best film reviewers know that this film is brilliant on its own, so listen to these reviewers. Infact most of the top reviewers go as far to say its better than the original. For that reason I still refuse to watch the original. Why? Look at the facts - both films are based on the novel and there are apparently only a few slight differences between the 2 films. So do I want to see a film that is more or less the same as this and have to endure reading subtitles. NO!

Buy this - it is a brilliant film in its own right

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Not bad

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 July 2024

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Good movie, nothing special.

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Instant Classic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 August 2011

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I am not a fan of horror films,for the simple reason they seem to have forgotten how to make them these days.Everything is done to a formula to appeal to the target audience,originality has gone out ot the window,and been replaced by CGI gore,which they believe will make up for the fact that what your watching isnt actually scary,just tired,worn out and lame.So I wasnt expecting that much from this film,Id had it months and not gotten round to watching it.So imagine my surprise when I finally did play it,and found it to be one of the most astounding films Ive seen for a long,long time.

The story revolves around the friendship between two young children,Owen(Kodi Smit-McPhee)who is relentlessy bullied at school and very isolated,and the barefoot and mysterious Abby(Chloe Grace Moretz),who has just moved in next door.Their strange,but growing friendship,is played out against the backdrop of a series of violent murders in the area.It gripped me from the word go and pulled me into the story,which is cleverly multi layered and has a modern day,creepy,gothic atmosphere about it.You find yourself becoming mesmerised as events unfold,and things get more and more grizzly,and emotionally intense.

This is the way I wish all horror films could be made,its not made by numbers,or to fit a demographic,it has genuine passion and feeling.What makes it even more incredible in my book,is that it comes from the same director(Matt Reeves)who made Cloverfield.A film I absolutely hated,and still regard as a triumph of style over substance,but hats off to him for this one,its an incredible film in every way.

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“That’s just the way it is.” [Abby]

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2016

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In this 2010 fantasy romantic horror a disfigured man is taken to the hospital where he commits suicide, leaving behind a scrawled note that reads "I'm sorry Abby." Two weeks earlier, 12-year-old bullied loner, Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) sees a young girl named Abby (Chloë Grace Moretz) and an older man moving in next door and they become close friends and she encourages him to retaliate. But where will it all lead and what secrets will be revealed?
From the dramatic opening scenes, this shows promise as we are instantly aware that Owen has some disturbing ‘issues’ but the prequel type start spoils the suspense somewhat [lose a *]. The music is suitably atmospheric and the two youngsters are absolutely superb in their respective roles and it’s easy to forget the horror and begin viewing this as a touching young love story -before the horror kicks back in [regain a *]. There are some gory scenes and suitably scary moments, but the true horror is the reality of the bullying and the strong bond that develops between the two main characters.
The single disc plays two trailers before going to main menu offering play, set up [5.1/audio commentary, subtitles English shd/none], scene selection and special features [making of, special effects, car crash step by step, tv special, deleted scenes, poster and stills gallery].
With some child swearing, nudity in the form of a naked breast and some morally disturbing themes [if you consider the basic love angle –touched on in ‘Vampire Diaries’] this will not settle well with everyone. Although highly entertaining with some strong tension and suspense, there are some slower sections, especially in the early part, but a definite ***** recommendation.

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Very powerful movie

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2014

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This is one amazing movie!!!! SInce the beginning till the end! I wish this movie would never end. I wanted to see more of it. Have not seen such a brilliant movie for a very long time. It is extremely powerful and touching. The characters are so well played by the young actors it`s unbelievable. Hat down to them. This movie is about young girl who is a vampire. She hates it, and she wishes she was normal. She moves in next to young boy who is cruelly bullied at school. And as much as she tried to avoid being friend with him, they cant help but get closer and closer to each other. And when she reveals to him that she is in fact a vampire, the young boy is torn between this evil thing or his feelings for her. It is honesty one movie to watch. I love thrillers, I do not watch anything else really, and so I am very picky with movies. And I can only recommend this one. If I could give it 6 stars I would. It will get to you and you wont be able to leave until it`s finished. Highly highly recommended!!!!! Best movies in a very long time.

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Ashley

Bluray- Let Me In

Reviewed in Canada on 3 June 2024

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Great adaptation starring Chloe Grace Moretz!!

Pat61A

Un très bon film surprenant et bien interprété

Reviewed in Belgium on 3 March 2024

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Un très bon film surprenant et bien interprété.
Ce n'est pas qu'un film de vampire, c'est l'histoire d'une gentille jeune fille qui a 12 ans depuis longtemps mais qui connait quelques problèmes d'alimentation... un régime assez particulier qui lui est imposé par sa nature... laquelle ne lui pose pas que ce souci.
C'est parfois dur et contraignant la vie de vampire.
Elle vient d'emménager avec son 'père' dans un triste quartier et rencontre - tard le soir, bien entendu - un garçon de son âge, victime de tous les petits caîds de son lycée et du quartier.
C'est excellent, étonnant, tendre, le tout agrémenté d'un soupçon dhorreur et d'émoglobine.
J'ai apprécié le dénouement comme le film, en toute sincérité et je le retrouverai avec plaisir.
Ceci dit, je me suis probablement posé la question de trop : et après ?
J'ai bien envisagé une hypothèse, mais comme elle ne me plait guère, je vais étudier la question...
En conclusion, je vous le recommande vraiment.

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Tissier

DVD nickel

Reviewed in France on 6 February 2024

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Conforme à mon attente et envoie rapide

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Ehkzu

No spoilers review + Spoilers review for those who've seen "Let the Right One In"

Reviewed in the United States on 25 December 2011

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No-spoilers review of "Let me In":

I'm going to help you decide whether you want to get this DVD, regardless of what I think of it. I will do so without telling you what happens.

I recommended this to a friend at church in passing. Later he saw my wife and asked her what it was about. She said "It's a vampire movie." He said "That's all I need to know."

This guy is a college professor, so he's pretty smart--and statistically he'd probably be right, given what most "vampire movies" are like. And yes, it is a vampire movie. But it's so different from most other vampire movies that leaving it at that is really misleading.

For one thing, most vampire movies are either romantic PG-13 Romeo and Julietty things aimed at 15 year old girls (of all ages), or blood-drenched R-rated splatterfests aimed at teenaged boys (of all ages).

This is neither. Hence the disgusted one-star reviews here by folks looking for one or the other--and who always assume the director was trying to make one or the other but was just too dumb to do so. Pretty funny, really--the arrogance of the mediocre.

Another source of misleadingment is the fact that this stars the same actress who played Hit Girl in " Kick-Ass (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) ", Chloë Grace Moretz. In that film she plays an ultraviolent vigilante psycho killer (and does most of her own stunts BTW). But in "Hugo," which came out recently, she plays a bookish, sunny, nonviolent girl. It's called acting. And Moretz has no interest in being typecast, so you can't use her being in a movie to conclude anything about a movie except that it will probably be different from the normal fare in some way. You can expect her to do her own stunts mostly--she trained for six months for her role in "Kickass" and now may be physically the strongest, most agile actress in her age range.

She is one reason to see "Let me in." She and Hailee Steinfeld ( True Grit are both serious about acting. And both, in their early teens, are doing mostly adult-oriented movies. Moretz has the added advantage of being destined to be the next Scarlett Johansson in a number of ways--looks, intelligence, gravitas and an arresting appearance--not just pretty.

I think Moretz wanted this role because it gave her the opportunity to do a layered performance. There's a scene where her character says "I'm stronger than you think I am." The other teen actresses who auditioned for the role said it as a brag, smiling smugly as they did so. Moretz stated it matter-of-factly, as a piece of information Owen needed to know, but with a whiff of great sadness, since that strength is part and parcel of what's different about her that means she will never be able to have a normal life. To grow up. To have a family. To not have to live on the run forever. So she's not bragging about her strength, because she's hundreds of years past thinking it was Kool--if she ever did.

Moretz put something into the character all those other beautiful, trained, skilled actresses didn't. She had a 360° view of Abby, while the others did not.

You'll like this movie if you like what Moretz liked about the script, the project. It's almost like a cross between one of those Sundance Festival movies and a Hollywood movie. It has the feel of a European art film with just a tad more vividness--a bit sparklier special effects, music, high-voltage talent (like the great character actor Richard Jenkins as Abby's gofer).

That's no surprise because it's adapted from the Swedish novel " Let the Right One In: A Novel (Paperback) and the Swedish movie Let The Right One In .

So why not just see the original movie? Well, as it happens, I did see it first--and loved it. And not just me. The Rottentomatoes website aggregates critics' reviews and ratings, and the average of the 166 reviews it lists was a whopping 98%, while 44,000 viewers rated it an average of 90%. For "Let Me In" 205 critics gave it an average rating of a still very respectable 89% while 55,000 site viewers gave it 74%.

I think the lower average audience rating for "Let Me In" stemmed from misplaced loyalty to "Let the right One In." As if you have to choose one or the other. Team Abby or Team Eli. I don't know why this is, though. I've seen at least a dozen versions of Hamlet, and many bring something unique to the original play. Same here. An expert film critic could list a dozen aspects to each film that are better than the way the same aspect is executed in the other one.

And of course some people are strongly biased towards or against Hollywood. If you have a strong bias, you already know which you'll want to see. If you're like me you'll want to see both. I own both movies, and both have stuck with me, while most movies don't. Each, in its own way, is truly haunting.

Both films are vampire films that make most other vampire films seem juvenile, which is ironic, since the characters in "Let me in"/"Let the right one in" are juveniles.

In some ways the films are meditations on what it would be like to be a vampire, both for better and for worse; and metaphorically, for what it's like to be different from others in ways that make you superior in some ways, yet doomed to never get to experience the humble delights of ordinary human existence, and in that sense it's a study of normal human existence by seeing what it would be like to not have that.

"Let Me In" definitely has a Hollywood flavor compared to the Swedish model. The vampire is prettier, the music more pervasive, the violence violenter, the landscape even bleaker (though not in all respects). Some find these differences extremely annoying. But I showed "Let Me In" to a pair of Russian intellectuals I know who had not seen the Swedish film or read the book, and they loved it. I don't know how they would have reacted if they'd seen "Let the Right One In" first, but I think it's significant that without that comparison they found "Let Me In" to be a real quality film.

There's a plus to seeing both versions--it's like seeing a story from the viewpoints of different characters, though both movies take third party Point of View.
But the emphases are distinct. Even where both films show the same scene it feels different. Don't believe reviewers here who say this is a shot for shot remake of the Swedish original. That just means they weren't looking closely enough.

One kind of person who won't like either movie is Good Guys vs. Bad Guys kind of people--people who think if you show the human side of the villain you're somehow excusing the villain's villainy. People like the fictional Inspector Javert in Les Miserables: The 10th Anniversary Dream Cast in Concert at London's Royal Albert Hall --who was so unhinged by the escaped prisoner Jean Valjean's sparing his life that he committed suicide.

The vampires in these movies didn't ask to be vampires, don't want to be vampires, and would stop being vampires if there was a way out other than self-annihilation. And even if you don't normally watch vampire movies or horror movies you may want to watch this one. It's really more suspense than horror--a bit like Alfred Hitchcock.

Bottom line: this is a serious movie in a genre that's rarely serious. To put it another way, it's a serious take on a non-serious genre. It doesn't ask you to believe in vampires--only that if they existed, their existences would be as fraught and painful and unromantic as they're portrayed here.

SPOILERS FOLLOW--DON'T READ ON IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN OR READ THE BOOK OR ONE OF THE FILMS

Suppose you've seen "Let the Right One In" or read the book, which the Swedish movie hews to more closely.

If you expect the movie to copy the book, neither movie will please you, but the Swedish version will displease you less.

The critics generally agree that "Let Me In" is a fine movie, while "Let the Right One In" verges on greatness.

I love both and I see why the critics rate the Swedish version a tad higher--but there's one plot essential where the Swedish version is truer to the novel but falser to the audience. In the book and the Swedish movie, Eli is actually a castrated boy in drag, basically. In the American version Abby is a girl period. I think the Swedish original is trying to have it both ways, though, by casting a girl (Lina Leandersson) in the part--and not just a girl, but a girl who looks very much like a girl, and who acts like a girl. So while the Swedish version is technically truer to the novel, (a) I'm not seeing the movie as a visualization of the novel, and (b) the American version is more honest. It has a girl play a girl at least. If the Swedish movie had cast a boy to play Eli(as), that would have been true to the book, though it would have had far fewer viewers, including me. I'm glad neither movie was true to the book, frankly.

I wouldn't have disapproved of Eli being a boy in the movie, but I probably wouldn't have chosen to watch it either. And Eli/Abby's social isolation and disinterest in sex have nothing to do with Eli/Abby's gender, but rather by her age (12) and need to be an unwilling serial killer, which can be quite a buzz kill. So the rest of the story doesn't need this character to be a boy for the rest of the story to make sense.

And apart from this element, there are parts of the American movie that are better than the Swedish original, even though I grant that the reverse is also true (especially how the woman dies in the Swedish version, and how Eli spares the life of one kid in the pool scene, the visual of Eli scaling the side of the hospital, and the visual of what happens to Eli when (s)he enters a home without permission). But when Owen asks Abby what is she if she's not a girl, Abby says "I'm nothing," while Eli just stares at him with those Japanese anime character huge eyes. Abby's response is more profound, and her being a girl makes the reason for her saying "I'm nothing" deeper--you don't need gender bending to feel isolated if you're a vampire. Honest. Being a vampire is plenty!

Also, it's absolutely fascinating to see Chloë Grace Moretz' rendition of Abby/Eli. She didn't see the Swedish movie or read the novel before making the movie, so this is her independent interpretation (ditto the boy). It's really different from Leandersson's, yet both performances are deep--truly impressive from actors so young. And the difference in their appearances contribute to making the role different.

So instead of trying to decide which is better--which here is like asking if a pear is better than bacon--I love having two unique interpretations of a fine story to watch.

The negative reviews of "Let Me In" by "Let the Right One In" fans--and vice versa--show that there's a Team Abby and a Team Eli...and Team Can't We All Just Get Along? which I belong to. You probably won't enjoy "Let me in" if you regard every difference as automatically inferior, and every similarity as automatically a needless copy, and if you feel superior to Hollywood movies in general.

I should point out that both films end the same way, so it's not like they tacked one of those happy Hollywood fantasy endings onto this story. And I should add that the author of the book has endorsed both versions. That doesn't prove both versions are good, but it does cast an interesting light on those who disparage "Let Me In" because they think it betrays the book.

I haven't addressed the subtitle issue because dubbing is unacceptable to me in all circumstances (except when used for humorous effect), and anyone who has the sensitivity to enjoy "Let the Right One In" must be able to deal with subtitles.

You'll like "Let Me In" alongside "Let the Right One In" especially if you're a serious filmgoer and like to see, for example, different versions of Shakespeare plays.

Lastly, I think people on Team Eli believe that the American version is stealing sales from the Swedish original. Personally I'd argue that the exact opposite is true. "Let Me In" will garner viewers who wouldn't see the Swedish original anyway because they don't like subtitles and dubbing, and/or because they prefer more American production values and style, as I described in the first part of this review. At the same time a certain % of "Let Me In" viewers will then want to see how the Swedish version did it, because it's a good enough story to justify multiple interpretations.

Wouldn't it be interesting to see how Hayao Miyazaki would interpret this story as an animated film? I think it would be magnificent, given how wonderful Spirited Away is...

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Daniel Fischer

Tolles Beispiel für ein durch und durch gelungenes Remake

Reviewed in Germany on 9 February 2012

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"Let the Right One In" wurde 2004 vom schwedischen Autor John Ajvide Lindqvist geschrieben, 2008 brachte sein Landsmann Tomas Alfredson die gleichnamige, hochgelobte Verfilmung dazu auf die Leinwand. Schon zwei Jahre später folgt nun das amerikanische Remake. Warum einen sehr guten Film nochmal verfilmen nur damit es auch eine Version der Amerikaner gibt? Keine Ahnung, halte ich im Normalfall auch für unnötig, in diesem Fall war aber aus mehreren Gründen mein Interesse geweckt.

Regisseur Matt Reeves (Cloverfield) hat bereits vor der Veröffentlichung des schwedischen Filmes sein Interesse an dem Stoff bekundet und sich für das Erwerben der Rechte eingesetzt. Außerdem konnte er den Autor des Buches für sich gewinnen, da er keine seiner Ideen bzw. Entscheidungen bei diesem Film ohne den Segen vom Schriftsteller verwirklichen wollte. Als Resultat war Lindqvist nun nicht nur über eine tolle Adaption seiner Geschichte glücklich, sondern gleich über zwei. "Let Me In" sein eine dunkle und brutale Liebesgeschichte, ein wunderschönes Kinoerlebnis und eine respektvolle Adaption des Romans. Ich traue mich daher dem Autor in keiner Weise zu widersprechen, obwohl ich weder das Buch gelesen noch den Originalfilm gesehen habe.

Für mich ist "Let Me In" einer dieser wenigen schrecklich schönen Filme geworden. Ein Drama, eine Liebesgeschichte, ein Horrorfilm und ein Thriller gepaart zu einer emotionalen Achterbahnfahrt. Hier wirkt jede einzelne Einstellung überlegt und es steckt einiges mehr drin, als zu Beginn an der Oberfläche sichtbar ist. Einen Film mit zwei so jungen Darstellern, der sich gleichzeitig so erwachsen anfühlt, habe ich in dieser Form noch nie gesehen.

Owen als tragische Hauptfigur funktioniert dabei großartig. Er ist klein und schmächtig, die gemeinen Jungs in der Schule nennen ihn ein Mädchen, schlagen und demütigen ihn wo es nur geht. Freunde zu haben kennt er nicht. Sein Vater hat nie Zeit für ihn, seine Mutte reagiert auf die laufende Scheidung mit erhöhtem Alkoholkonsum. Dass das Gesicht der Mutter in keiner einzigen Szene ganz oder nur von hinten zu sehen ist, ist filmisch ein gut gemachter Trick und macht so die allgegenwärtige Einsamkeit in Owens Leben gleich noch unerträglicher.

Der vierzehnjährige Kodi Smit-McPhee liefert hier nach "The Road" wohl die bisher beste Performance seiner noch jungen Karriere ab. Ich kenne nicht viele Schauspieler, die in seinem Alter so eine Rolle annehmen würden und auch noch so glaubwürdig spielen könnten. Sogar wenn er mit einer Maske verkleidet vor dem Spiegel steht, mit einem Messer herumfuchtelt und "na, gefällt dir das kleines Mädchen" schreit, fühlt man mit ihm und hat als Zuschauer nicht den Anspruch, sich von seiner Person zu distanzieren.

Dann tritt Abby auf den Plan. Nach außen hin jung, unschuldig, introvertiert, sie geht ohne einen Plan durchs Leben und reagiert nur auf das was da kommen mag. Innerlich gehört sie jedoch zu den verschlagensten und unheimlichsten Vampiren, die jemals ihr Unwesen auf der Leinwand treiben durften. Chloe Grace Moretz hab ich ja seit ihrer Hit-Girl Performance in "Kick-Ass" sowieso schon zu meiner Topschauspielerin von Morgen erklärt. Je mehr ich über ihre Darstellung der Abby nachdenke, umso mehr bin ich beeindruckt und verstört. Hat Abby Owen von Anfang an als neuen Partner auserkoren? Geht es ihr eigentlich gar nicht um Liebe sondern beobachten wir als Zuschauer hier nur die perfekt manipulativ geplante Geburt eines Serienmörders?

Diese Frage lässt Regisseur Reeves unbeantwortet, was natürlich zu heftigen Diskussionen nach Betrachtung des Filmes anregt. Der alte Mann, den Abby zunächst nur als den Vater bezeichnet - es wird angedeutet, dass er bereits seit seiner frühen Jugend mit ihr unterwegs ist und Blut für ihr Überleben beschafft. Welche Beziehung genau sie aber über all diese Jahre gehabt haben, wird nie erklärt bzw. gezeigt und regt ebenso zum Spekulieren an.

Neben den perfekten Schauspielern und der bewundernswert nuancierten Regie, tragen auch die wunderbaren Bilder und deren triste aber trotdem irgendwie warme Farbgebung und der subtile Score von Michael Giacchino (Star Trek, Up, Ratatouille) zu dem Gesamtbild, hier ein kleines Meisterwerk gesehen zu haben, bei. So ganzheitlich packend wird man filmischerweise eben nur ganz selten unterhalten, hier empfindet man Liebe, Angst, Freude, Hass, Einsamkeit, Wut, fühlt sich stark und schwach zugleich und ist sich am Ende nicht sicher, ob das Gefühl nun echt war oder nicht.

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