We have seen over the years how the horror genre has able to portray monsters, vampires ,zombies and other such characters on screen. Nonetheless, some stories had just gore and blood all over them, some stories had a particular message to give but rarely do you get a horror story which scares you and at the same time leaves you speechless. In other words,what do you say? A PERFECT HORROR PICTURE EXPERIENCE.
I myself too have been part of that bunch of people who believe that a scary movie is one which makes you jump off your seat and not have any other romantic or comic element in it. But this movie made me realize what a horror movie can actually do to you. As I said there is definitely a romantic twist to this tale but it doesn't make you feel for a second that you aren't watching a horror movie. The romantic elements in the film are in sync with the theme of the film. The film actually has everything in it, drama,emotion,horror,suspense,romance but still makes you feel you are watching a horror movie.
First of all, the cast has to be praised for their brilliant performances. Kare as Oskar and Lina as Eli have taken their romance in the film to heights never reached before in recent times. You would never actually expect that some 13 year old kids could play lovers on screen. But their compassion and love for each other is so well brought out by the director Tomas Alfredson that you just feel the pain of the characters in the movie. Such good is the direction of the movie.
But the soundtrack of the movie is one you should watch out for. It is one of the best you will hear in recent times, especially 'Eli's Theme' if put down in one word is simply magical. The composer Johan Soderqvist has managed to bring out a very unique music score for this film. And for the guys who have read the very critically acclaimed and popular book, there are bound to be differences because each person has a different perspective about the book so when you have so much altogether in one film, you shouldn't miss this one. Sadly, this couldn't make it to the Oscars but it's their loss as they could not present one of THE best movies of all times.
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