Now, I thought "Mega Shark vs. Giant octopus" was the best title EVER, but "Sword of Doom" is way way better. I must watch this one day.
The things you noted as minus points of "Let the right one in" were the plus points for me. I really like when films don't take themselves too seriously, especially when these are films about something like vampires. The film's use of stereotypes was most interesting and it's consistent references to the oppressive Cold War atmosphere of 70s (there was even a moment where Oskar's mother was watching a program about some political events of the day) , in conjunction with the themes of snow, cold-blooded vampires and stc. was most fascinating.
As you, I found Oscar's character most unsympathetic and flat. but again, I thought this was a good point. I often ponder (I do often ponder on these things) why some children get bullied and others don't. Obviously, the bullies are to blame. But - why some kids alienate themselves? What makes them into loners who can't connect and relate to other? These are hard questions , I think.
I wholeheartedly recommend Sword of Doom, and not just because it has an awesome title. It is a very interesting movie about how violence and nihilism destroys a person, though it does have its fair share of sword fighting.
I very much like your ideas about Let the Right one In, and it made me rethink certain aspects of the film. I'm still not fond of it, but I dislike it less than before. Thank you :) I particularly think the Cold War symbolism is a very sharp and good observation, yet I cannot shake the feeling that the films embrace of the retro-cool was in no way intended to be ironic and instead was too tied up in aesthetic trends.
What makes them into loners who can't connect and relate to other?
That is a very good question, and one I have no answer for. I think what jarred me most in relation to Oskar was that I felt the film never managed to give him the depth needed to raise or answer these questions.
But I will give the film this - it has made me reflect on a lot of issues - not just with the film itself, but also in how I read a film based on my own background and culture. Food for thought, that's for sure.
The things you noted as minus points of "Let the right one in" were the plus points for me. I really like when films don't take themselves too seriously, especially when these are films about something like vampires. The film's use of stereotypes was most interesting and it's consistent references to the oppressive Cold War atmosphere of 70s (there was even a moment where Oskar's mother was watching a program about some political events of the day) , in conjunction with the themes of snow, cold-blooded vampires and stc. was most fascinating.
As you, I found Oscar's character most unsympathetic and flat. but again, I thought this was a good point. I often ponder (I do often ponder on these things) why some children get bullied and others don't. Obviously, the bullies are to blame. But - why some kids alienate themselves? What makes them into loners who can't connect and relate to other? These are hard questions , I think.
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Hear, hear! ;D
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I very much like your ideas about Let the Right one In, and it made me rethink certain aspects of the film. I'm still not fond of it, but I dislike it less than before. Thank you :) I particularly think the Cold War symbolism is a very sharp and good observation, yet I cannot shake the feeling that the films embrace of the retro-cool was in no way intended to be ironic and instead was too tied up in aesthetic trends.
What makes them into loners who can't connect and relate to other?
That is a very good question, and one I have no answer for. I think what jarred me most in relation to Oskar was that I felt the film never managed to give him the depth needed to raise or answer these questions.
But I will give the film this - it has made me reflect on a lot of issues - not just with the film itself, but also in how I read a film based on my own background and culture. Food for thought, that's for sure.
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