Here’s the first online clip of writer/director Matt Reeves‘ Let Me In, the American adaptation of Tomas Alfredson‘s critically acclaimed 2008 Swedish vampire film, Let The Right One In. Read the full story

One of my favorite films of the last decade is getting the remake treatment and I’m actually not very upset. Matt Reeves, who also directed one of my favorite films with Cloverfield, is taking on this vampire tale. Deadline has posted the first trailer (via First Showing) for the film that stars Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass) and Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road). Check it out below. Read the full story

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Just yesterday we posted the first official photo of Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass) in Matt Reeves‘ (Cloverfield) remake of Let the Right One In. Today, First Showing has pointed us out to yet another production still, this time featuring both Moretz and co-star Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road). The backdrop of this photo looks strikingly similar to that of the 2008 Swedish original.

Having seen Moretz and McPhee in both Kick-Ass and The Road, I don’t believe I could think of two more capable young actors to reprise these roles. It goes without saying that McPhee had to hit more dramatic notes in his film, but I don’t think it is a longshot to say that Moretz possesses that ability as well.

I personally have not seen Cloverfield, but the LA Times has posted a worthwhile interview with director Matt Reeves. He seems to be trying to convince people that he will stay faithful to the calm, subdued direction of the original, at least in comparison to Cloverfield, which was handheld:

I think because of ‘Cloverfield,’ people have an assumption, which is, ‘Oh, crazy handicam, he’s going to jazz it up. And I think that’s probably what a lot of people were afraid of when they thought of the most cynical version. And that’s the last thing we tried to do.

The young stars of the film have me interested in this remake, at least more than most these days, and if Reeves can deliver on his understandable intentions, then Let Me In could be a breath of fresh air come October 1st.

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Dimension Films | USA | 119 min

The Road is a mostly successful adaptation of a truly masterful novel. While some aspects fall flat due to the film being faithful to a fault, it still works as a whole for the most part. Viggo Mortenson’s excellent performance, Hillcoat’s distinct vision for a violent world, and a few moments of pure poetry make this a worthwhile journey.

The Man (Viggo Mortensen) and the Boy (Kodi Smit-McPhee) are caught in a post-apocalyptic world striving for survival. The Man only carries a pistol with a few bullets for defense and avoids contact with others. The world has turned into turmoil with most people looking out for their own gain, most notably the cannibals. They travel by day on the road where they’re heading South. The Man is sick and he knows it. His main goal is to keep his boy alive and get him to a safe place. Along this journey they face psychopaths, a well hearted old man, and a few moments of pure darkness. Read the full story