Let Me In - "Let the Right One In" was not only one of the best vampire films of all time, it was one of the best of 2008 and was one of the coldest, atmospheric films to come out in a very long time. Of course because it was a Swedish film and had subtitles, it has been remade only two years later. However, this is a remake that is a very-well made film that for the most part kept the tone of the original. Everything here is well done. The acting, direction, the script (which is almost word for word of the originals script). It just was unnecessary. I didn't get anything out of this remake that i didn't get out of the original. I didn't see why they had to remake this story so soon. Some remakes like The Departed and The Others maintain the originals story but were able to become it's own film. Let Me in stays to close to the original and because of that doesn't find it's own voice. If you've seen the original, check this out because i think it focuses a little more on the background of these character which is interesting but if you hadn't seen the original, do that before you see this!
Never Let Me Go - This film surprise me. It is an excellent film that i need to see again for me to really analyze it. The film is done by Mark Romanek (One Hour Photo) and instead of focusing on the sci-fi element of the story, he is more interested in the emotional journey three friends go on during their short lives. It's a small , quiet picture but deep, emotional one that is a film you should seek out! I recommend knowing very little before watching this film. So don't watch the trailer, just go see it.
Catfish - If true, the film is a very thought provoking non-fiction film about living your life online and the cautions of social networking. That's all i want to really say bout it because this is also a film that should be viewed without any knowledge of the story beforehand. While sometimes the film takes too long with the story it's telling and It's still a intriguing, weird, sad film that is def. worth checking out if ya can.
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