favorite scenes in LTROI

[rgh]

The key was not Oskar's thoughtlessness, but Eli's response to his thoughtlessness. That's what makes the scene beautiful, IMHO.

I agree, but my initial reaction to how hurt she seemed was anger toward Oskar. Funny how a film can so easily provoke such reaction.

[thestich]

One of the more sneaky scenes was just as Eli and Hakan arrive at the apartment complex, Eli looks up at the window of Oskar's bedroom and must have heard what was said as it comes up later in the movie during the "be like me" scene.

It took me multiple viewings to catch this.

Then you realize that to hear what Oskar was saying through a closed window took extra ordinary hearing ability!

[intrige]

One of the more sneaky scenes was just as Eli and Hakan arrive at the apartment complex, Eli looks up at the window of Oskar's bedroom and must have heard what was said as it comes up later in the movie during the "be like me" scene.

It took me multiple viewings to catch this.

Then you realize that to hear what Oskar was saying through a closed window took extra ordinary hearing ability!

Wasn't it that Eli heared what Oskar was saying when he was about to stab, and stabbed the three with his knife??

[a_contemplative_life]

That's right. The door to the apartment building opens a second or two before he starts his litany.

Although it would be fun to think that Eli can hear that good...

[intrige]

Haha, Yes It would..

[jonjon_z]

Oh god I have so many 'favorite scenes' and most have already been mentioned. The Rubiks cube at the jungle gym, the candy scene and the bed scene come to mind as most poignant.

The scene where Oskar opens the door to a smiling Eli and then dares her to enter without an invite until the part she says, "Please, be me" is powerful. From beginning to end the young actors go through a phenomenal range of emotions and facial expressions in a short span and every frame is breathtaking. It's understandable why TA chose to exclude Oscar's vision of Eli and the vampire lord but a flashhback montage of Eli killing hapless victims for sustenance would've added depth and perspective. Hindsight is 20/20 I know.

The scene where Oskar strikes Connie with the stick deserves special mention. As a teacher glares at Oskar with disgust we're cut to Oskar's face which, in one shot, exudes triumph, comtempt and uncertainty. To me this is significant because this is Oskar's rite of passage. A turning point.

I want to point out that, on the technical side, LTROI was filmed on a low budget(by Hollywood standards), forcing the director to rely on inventive camera work and limited SFX such as CGI. This minimalistic approach drew even more attention to the two young actors who did a fantastic job throughout the film. Every nuance, look and facial twitch, no matter how subtle, meant something. Not an easy feat for any professional actor much less an 11 or 12-year old in a film debut. Suffice it to say, It's no wonder Kare and Lina are the epitome of Oskar and Eli.

[call_e]

Oh god I have so many 'favorite scenes' and most have already been mentioned. The Rubiks cube at the jungle gym, the candy scene and the bed scene come to mind as most poignant.

The scene where Oskar opens the door to a smiling Eli and then dares her to enter without an invite until the part she says, "Please, be me" is powerful. From beginning to end the young actors go through a phenomenal range of emotions and facial expressions in a short span and every frame is breathtaking. It's understandable why TA chose to exclude Oscar's vision of Eli and the vampire lord but a flashhback montage of Eli killing hapless victims for sustenance would've added depth and perspective. Hindsight is 20/20 I know.

The scene where Oskar strikes Connie with the stick deserves special mention. As a teacher glares at Oskar with disgust we're cut to Oskar's face which, in one shot, exudes triumph, comtempt and uncertainty. To me this is significant because this is Oskar's rite of passage. A turning point.

I want to point out that, on the technical side, LTROI was filmed on a low budget(by Hollywood standards), forcing the director to rely on inventive camera work and limited SFX such as CGI. This minimalistic approach drew even more attention to the two young actors who did a fantastic job throughout the film. Every nuance, look and facial twitch, no matter how subtle, meant something. Not an easy feat for any professional actor much less an 11 or 12-year old in a film debut. Suffice it to say, It's no wonder Kare and Lina are the epitome of Oskar and Eli.

oh my god i almost forgot, the scene in the picture you uploaded is also one of my favorites.

[Harls]

oh my god i almost forgot, the scene in the picture you uploaded is also one of my favorites.

Mine too - in fact I posted a similar comment about it a while back (if you don't mind indulging me):

http://www.let-the-right-one-in.com/for ... 626#p27626

[ZWD40]

One particular shot I smiled at, was during the bed scene, Oskar just asked if Eli wanted to go steady. Eli's arms drops from Oskar's shoulders, her eyelashes flutter in confusion, then she readjusts herself to that bed-talk pose



What a very "adult" pose
Its like a wife talking to her husband, explaining something to him

[drakkar]

I interpreted that as Eli being on the guard. Her experiences with intimacy so far has been various relationships with adults, the last one with Håkan one of pedophilic character. No wonder Eli feeling the urge to sort out one thing or two when Oskar asks her about going steady.