Let Me In | Review

A young bullied boy befriends a vampire. Don't be fooled by this simple storyline; the movie is dark in its examination of bullying and morality.

For main character, Owen, not a day goes by where he feels safe - until he meets Abby. At home, Owen's mother is a wreck and while at school he lives in constant fear of the boys that continually threaten and cause him bodily harm.

Upon meeting Abby, Owen's eyes are opened to an entirely new world. Time spent with his new-found friend causes him to question the definitions of good and evil, to realize that a grey in-between area exists.

If you thought the trailer for Let Me In was intriguing, be prepared for something a little different than what it seems. In the trailer, the movie appears to be a fast-paced action; however, I found the story-line a little slow.

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I give this movie a 7/10 and here's why:

Plot: While I enjoyed the plot, I found it moved a little slow.
Characters: I related to the main character almost instantly, feeling pity and pain for a child without a responsible parent who is the victim of school bullying.
Visuals: Graphically, this movie was decent. In typical thriller/horror fashion, gory details were shown and were, for the most part, believable. The lighting and sound create a very gloomy world.
Genre rating for thriller/drama/love story: In the moments of suspense, this movie had me riveted; during the in between non-tension portions, it lacked momentum. While certainly not conveyed in the trailer, the element of drama/love-story is a focal point. The two young actors perform well in their roles.


Trailer courtesy of IMDB.