BrianSez's Review

Summary - Great 4.0

A bullied twelve year-old boy befriends a vampire-girl, who’s guardian needs to be a serial killer at night in order to feed her. Now that’s a horror movie! Nasty bullying scenes quickly put you on Owen’s side about wanting to hurt them — bad. You also quickly gain an affinity towards the girl, even when she turns in to a grotesque vampire at feeding time Although her guardian is doing most of the dirty-work, you sort of sympathise with his need to keep his trustee alive, er, dead. As the story progresses, you figure out what the logical conclusion is going to be – but it still feels like a twist of irony, and it still holds plenty of surprises. This is a great movie with a unique twist on the old horror subject of vampires. Not to be missed!

Acting - Very Good 3.5

Kodi Smit-McPhee is really good as the vampire befriending boy. Mature for his age – and convincingly so as he contemplates his new-found friendship. Equally good is Chloe Grace Moetz as the vampire herself. With Kodi, she shows her softer side — but when she smells blood, watch out!

Film - Great 4.0

Just a great movie overall. Great story with a unique flavor, great acting talent, and enough drama and tension to really keep you on your toes.

Edge - Horrid 3.6

The violence will surprise you. And what surprises you more, is that you still like the vampire after it!

Reality - Supernatural 4.0

2 Comments

• BrianSez Dec 29, 2011 9:17PM

  Regarding BrianSez’s Review
  Yeah – and now I have to add the original to my to-see list!

• Wick Dec 29, 2011 9:12PM

  Regarding BrianSez’s Review
  Now I’ve got to see this one also. Recently watched the Swedish original and loved it.

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