Yet again I stumble across a masterpiece. This time it's a Swedish movie. The movie blew me away and I strongly urge everyone to watch it. The movie combines a love story with a horrific horror story in ways I have never seen before. Throughout the movie you are always wondering and analyzing the story, trying to justify the horrible things that happen. But it also has beautiful scenes with love and friendship. Where a bullied boy finally meets someone he can connect with. It's hard to explain just how mind shattering the story is, you have to see it for yourself.
The acting is amazing, which of course is essential for a movie like this. Especially the girl playing Eli does a terrific job. Both the main characters are played by first time actors. The lightning effects sets the mood for the movie, its very dark at times. It is no children's movie. There are some very strong images with blood and body parts. The music is also great turning our emotions this way and that way as the movie progresses.
What defines a great movie is the feeling you are left with when it's over. I was left with my head full of thoughts, trying to sort them and trying to decide exactly what side I was on. After reading a few other people's thought and reflections I had even more thoughts and I realized just how deep this movie is. Now I am looking forward to read the book and telling everyone I know about this gem. 10/10
28.03.2009
Second time I watch this masterpiece and I must say it was just as good the second time. It still get's 10/10 from me.