Take a Bite From This Week's Thoughts On. . .
New Moon Rising
I’ve been a fan of
Samantha Moon for some years now. In an overused genre swamped with blood, J.
R. Rain has managed to inject a fresh perspective into the world of vampires
that carries a recognizable familiarity that appeals to us all. Samantha Moon
is a devoted mom and wife; family means everything to her; her work as a
Federal Agent at HUD is a somewhat humdrum affair, but hey, it brings in a
steady income while her husband’s new business is finding its feet. She leads a
normal life. One that’s instantly relatable. And if anything threatens the
sanctity of that world, watch out, for she’s a kick-ass, pint-sized package if
she has to be.
You could say, “life
is good” for Samantha Moon. She’s on the track of a gang of criminals taking
advantage of those in need; she survives being shot at twice within the space
of a few days; everyone at work and at home has her back . . . It’s almost as
if she has a guardian angel watching out for her to ensure life doesn’t get too
hectic.
Well, here at last is
the story describing the night her life – or is that unlife – was changed
forever. Watch out underworld . . . of the criminal and paranormal variety. Things
are about to get interesting.
An amusing,
fast-paced little drama with bite!
Let Me In
Let Me In tells the story from the perspective of twelve-year old Owen, a boy who is relentlessly
picked on at school and neglected at home as his parents are going through the
process of a divorce. Desperately lonely, he spends his time plotting revenge
on his middle school tormentors and during the evenings, spies on his neighbors
living in nearby apartments.
A dark and moody
film, Let Me In is disturbing as it portrays the very real rage and frustration
youngsters can feel at being isolated. He’s easy bait for the bullies and
compensates on this helplessness by shutting himself away in his room to stuff
on candy and spy on the neighbors, living out a series of sadistic
serial-killer fantasies in front of the mirror. In particular, he’ll brandish a
knife at his reflection and hiss, “Are you scared little girl?” (Which is what the thugs say to him in
the locker rooms).
A poetic setting
of the stage, for a little girl does arrive in Owen’s life: Abby – who moves in
next door into an equally shabby apartment – with her single guardian.
Abby is eerily
self-possessed, and despite the fact she initially tells him they can’t be
friends, the two form a unique bond. When Abby's father disappears, she is left
to fend for herself. Attracted to her circumstances, Owen offers to help and is
still rebuffed, leading him to think she’s hiding an unthinkable secret.
She is, of course,
and as the story continues, the two become allies, determined to protect each
other at all costs. Trust is implicit . . . or so you think, for the film reveals Abby is a
skilled manipulator – and Own is letting himself in for a whole world of woe!
A mesmerizing
performance by both youngsters, creating an intensity and sensitivity sorely
lacking in other films of this genre.
In my opinion - One
of the best Vampire films you will ever see!
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