Category Archives: English Dubbing

2008, English Dubbing, Love Story, Occasional gore, Revenge, Swedish, Vampire, Violent

Let the Right One In (2008)

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From NetFlix:

Twelve-year-old Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), the constant target of bullies, spends his time plotting revenge and collecting news items about the grisly murders plaguing his town. But things change when he meets a new girl named Eli (Lina Leandersson), a misfit vampire who steals his heart. As a serial killer continues to prey on teen boys in their small Swedish village, Eli helps Oskar find the courage to stand up to his tormenters.

Quiet, almost sweet, this is not your mother’s vampire film. Although made in Sweden, it is dubbed in English. The dubbed English script does not quite match the English subtitles available on the DVD.

If you want spooky special effects, you will be disappointed. This is what I have to call a “natural” vampire film. Every now and then there is some minor special effect, but that is not the point. There is not a single fang showing. Our sad forever-12-year-old girl vampire befriends a quiet and shy schoolboy who is being bullied. Yes, the poor girl does indeed drink blood and from time to time kills to obtain that blood. But she loves the schoolboy and clearly intends never to harm him. There might be one small bit of gore, but it hardly matters. To be sure I really understood the ending I had to read the Wikipedia article.

2006, Car Chase, English Dubbing, French, Not Feel Good, Nudity, Suspense, Violent

Tell No One (2006)

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From NetFlix:

Eight years ago, pediatrician Alexandre Beck (François Cluzet) was the prime suspect in his wife’s murder. He’s put all that behind him, but now, two dead bodies have been found near his home — and once again, he’s the suspect. The case takes an unexpected turn when he receives an anonymous email showing his wife alive — and eight years older — instructing him to “tell no one.” Kristin Scott Thomas co-stars in Guillaume Canet’s powerhouse thriller.

To watch this French film I used the excellent English dubbing (and the subtitles). From the very beginning I was glued to my seat. All the acting is good, but François Cluzet is the center of attention throughout. Suprisingly the film turned out to contain alot of action sequences (running, car chases) and Cluzet is either in very good physical condition or there is some digital trickery involved. But this is French action, so no Hollywood fireworks (except for some car crashes). The plot was clever, involved, with many twists. Even if you get confused by the end of the film all will be made clear and easy to understand.

There is violence, nudity, and abused bodies. Not for children.

If you want a solid 2 hours and 5 minutes of suspensful escape, this film is a good choice.