How did you discover LTROI?
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The last word is not"gammle" but: Gammel. Otherwise, before that last word you could have been Norwegian! You're welcome, any time DUDE!!
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Re: How did you discover LTROI?
Thanks, intrige! I love it that We The Infected is an international forum. I'm making good progress with Swedish, but my attempt at Norwegian was a shot in the dark!
“For drama to deepen, we must see the loneliness of the monster and the cunning of the innocent.”
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Hhaha and I even spelled gammle wrong, it's gamle.. Hehhee.. 
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intrigue, I fixed it. I love that we can edit our posts!
And here's your gammle changed to gamle, as you pointed out the need for!The last word is not "gamle" but: Gammel. Otherwise, before that last word you could have been Norwegian! You're welcome, any time DUDE!!
“For drama to deepen, we must see the loneliness of the monster and the cunning of the innocent.”
Re: How did you discover LTROI?
I am so very pleased to have found this site... just a few days ago. Intelligent and friendly conversation in all the threads I've read so far.
The reason for my late arrival is because I only recently discovered the film (September, 2013). A friend of mine mentioned that she was reading "Handling The Dead" by John Ajvide Lindqvist, with whom I was unfamiliar. (By now you must be thinking I'm somewhat like Eli and the Rubik's cube and must be wondering why I've allowed so many wonderful things to pass me by. I don't have an answer for that. So like Oskar, you must just accept it.) Anyway, I started to read up on him and discovered he had previously written a vampire story. I've been fond of vampire tales since first watching Bela Lugosi in "Dracula" back in 1957. But lately, I in recent years I lost interest because 1) there are so many vampire tales today... and 2) too many of them rely on shock and gore... which doesn't appeal to me so much. (I was enamored with True Blood the first season because it stuck close to the Charlaine Harrie story and revealed itself as a love story between Sookie and Bill. However, in my opinion at least, with each succeeding season it has become gorier... and less character driven.)
After reading up on Lindqvist, I bought the DVD... and immediately fell in love with this wonderful film. To me, it is everything a film should be. Alfredson's direction is marvelous... the photography beautiful... the soundtrack mesmerizing... and the talents displayed by Lina Leandersson and Kåre Hedebrant outstanding. Alfredson actually affords the audience time to reflect on what happens in each scene. And so many of those scenes are worth savoring... again and again and again.
Then, of course, I bought the book and the entire soundtrack. I'm currently rereading the book and always accompany my reading with those wonderful themes.
Earlier in this thread, the age of members was mentioned. For informational purposes only... I'm 67.
The reason for my late arrival is because I only recently discovered the film (September, 2013). A friend of mine mentioned that she was reading "Handling The Dead" by John Ajvide Lindqvist, with whom I was unfamiliar. (By now you must be thinking I'm somewhat like Eli and the Rubik's cube and must be wondering why I've allowed so many wonderful things to pass me by. I don't have an answer for that. So like Oskar, you must just accept it.) Anyway, I started to read up on him and discovered he had previously written a vampire story. I've been fond of vampire tales since first watching Bela Lugosi in "Dracula" back in 1957. But lately, I in recent years I lost interest because 1) there are so many vampire tales today... and 2) too many of them rely on shock and gore... which doesn't appeal to me so much. (I was enamored with True Blood the first season because it stuck close to the Charlaine Harrie story and revealed itself as a love story between Sookie and Bill. However, in my opinion at least, with each succeeding season it has become gorier... and less character driven.)
After reading up on Lindqvist, I bought the DVD... and immediately fell in love with this wonderful film. To me, it is everything a film should be. Alfredson's direction is marvelous... the photography beautiful... the soundtrack mesmerizing... and the talents displayed by Lina Leandersson and Kåre Hedebrant outstanding. Alfredson actually affords the audience time to reflect on what happens in each scene. And so many of those scenes are worth savoring... again and again and again.
Then, of course, I bought the book and the entire soundtrack. I'm currently rereading the book and always accompany my reading with those wonderful themes.
Earlier in this thread, the age of members was mentioned. For informational purposes only... I'm 67.
Re: How did you discover LTROI?
Indeed, Jim--again and again and again.Jim Nolt wrote:Alfredson actually affords the audience time to reflect on what happens in each scene. And so many of those scenes are worth savoring... again and again and again.
“For drama to deepen, we must see the loneliness of the monster and the cunning of the innocent.”
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Hey Jim, welcome to We, The Infected,Jim Nolt wrote:I am so very pleased to have found this site... just a few days ago. Intelligent and friendly conversation in all the threads I've read so far.
An oasis of sanity amid the horrors of the internet
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"For a few seconds Oskar saw through Eli’s eyes. And what he saw was … himself. Only much better, more handsome, stronger than what he thought of himself. Seen with love."
Re: How did you discover LTROI?
Welcome to the forum! Better late than never right? 
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Thanks to EVERYONE for the warm welcome. I've been reading from different threads. Some of a philosophical discussion are way too much for this feeble brain, but I'm enjoy knowing this film fosters thought and discussion. That's what films are meant to do.
To me, "Let The Right One In" is like a beautiful painting; I want to sit back and drink it in... the beauty of the music, the snowy landscapes... the look of despair in the eyes of the adults... the love on the faces of Oskar and Eli.
Since introducing myself to this film, I've been encouraging others to watch. I shared it with my nephew, my grandson, two former co-workers, and a friend in North Carolina who is watching it as I type this. And like some others here, I have thought of Eli and Oskar many times each day, listened to several of the sound tracks, and/or read from the book. I can't recall any other story grabbing me as this one does.
In other posts people mention favorite scenes; I have many too. I love watching Oskar mock his mother by mouthing her words. But I also have favorite "snapshot moments" as I call them... subtle moments. I love Eli's barely audible "hmm" after Oskar remarks that she smells funny. So beautifully, beautifully understated. And then there is Oskar's look when Eli reveals that she doesn't feel cold perhaps because she's forgotten how. Those are the thinks that compel me return again and again to this amazing movie.
To me, "Let The Right One In" is like a beautiful painting; I want to sit back and drink it in... the beauty of the music, the snowy landscapes... the look of despair in the eyes of the adults... the love on the faces of Oskar and Eli.
Since introducing myself to this film, I've been encouraging others to watch. I shared it with my nephew, my grandson, two former co-workers, and a friend in North Carolina who is watching it as I type this. And like some others here, I have thought of Eli and Oskar many times each day, listened to several of the sound tracks, and/or read from the book. I can't recall any other story grabbing me as this one does.
In other posts people mention favorite scenes; I have many too. I love watching Oskar mock his mother by mouthing her words. But I also have favorite "snapshot moments" as I call them... subtle moments. I love Eli's barely audible "hmm" after Oskar remarks that she smells funny. So beautifully, beautifully understated. And then there is Oskar's look when Eli reveals that she doesn't feel cold perhaps because she's forgotten how. Those are the thinks that compel me return again and again to this amazing movie.
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Re: How did you discover LTROI?
Yeah, that was funny. I'm sure she was thinking, "If he only knew . . ."Jim Nolt wrote:I love Eli's barely audible "hmm" after Oskar remarks that she smells funny. So beautifully, beautifully understated.
Edit: the other great part about that scene is that you can hear Eli's little tummy rumbling periodically throughout.
