Let The Right One In

Stefen · March 23, 2009, 03:10:35 PM

I never viewed it as a love story. Just a coming of age story about two friends.

Gold Trumpet · March 23, 2009, 03:15:24 PM

spoilers
I don't think coming of age or love story is really wrong, but I prefer the term love story because the only thing that Oskar comes of age to is somewhat being able to defend himself. Other than that he is still the same person, but his companionship with Elise is what really grows. And considering the main development at the end is their romantic inclinations, I saw it as a love story more.

MacGuffin · March 24, 2009, 01:39:22 AM

Quote from: john on March 10, 2009, 02:18:21 PM
There's a U.S. blu-ray release, too. I think the U.S. one has better audio, but yours has better subtitles.

Magnolia Lets the Wrong Subtitles In
Source: ShockTillYouDrop

Kudos to the fellas over at Icons of Fright for being astute. They've just posted a comparison between subtitles on Magnolia's recent DVD and Blu-Ray release of Let the Right One In and the subtitles on an international copy of the film. The differences are...well, pretty surprising. Check 'em out here complete with screen grabs:

http://iconsoffright.com/news/2009/03/let_the_wrong_subtitles_in_to.html

Gamblour. · March 24, 2009, 08:18:06 AM

Holy shit, those subtitles are fucking terrible!! That's such a shame, my sister was waiting for it to come out on dvd, and now she's going have to read this fucking garbage. This is depressing. I'm at work so I can't really look, but is there a good torrent for the international version?

modage · March 24, 2009, 08:37:41 AM

SHIT. my thoughts exactly. i was about to show my gf, but if there is a blu-ray international eng subs torrent, that's the only way i'll let her see it. this is a HUGE bummer.

SiliasRuby · March 24, 2009, 10:21:49 PM

Source: Digital Bits

In other news today, you might recall that we recently reviewed Magnet's Let the Right One In on Blu-ray Disc. Well, it's just come to our attention that the DVD and Blu-ray versions have English subtitles that differ substantially from those of the theatrical art house presentation, in that much of the subtle nuance has been lost and many original lines of dialogue are untranslated entirely. Unfortunately, having only seen the film once in theatres, I wasn't familiar enough with the translation to spot the differences. But Icons of Fright has posted some examples of just how different the subtitles are. We contacted Magnet directly on this issue this afternoon, and they were quick to respond as follows:

"We've been made aware that there are several fans that don't like the version of the subtitles on the DVD/BR. We had an alternate translation that we went with. Obviously a lot of fans thought we should have stuck with the original theatrical version. We are listening to the fans feedback, and going forward we will be manufacturing the discs with the subtitles from the theatrical version."

We asked Magnet some follow-up questions, specifically how people will be able to identify the new discs, when they'll be available in stores and if there will be an exchange program for those who have the existing version. Here's what they said:

"There are no exchanges. We are going to make an alternate version available however. For those that wish to purchase a version with the theatrical subtitles, it will be called out in the tech specs box at the back/bottom of the package where it will list SUBTITLES: ENGLISH (Theatrical), SPANISH."

The no exchange thing is going to upset many that have already purchased the disc, and understandably so. We're at least encouraged to see that the title is being corrected. We'll let you know when the discs are available, and rest assured we're letting Magnet know that an exchange program might be a wise idea...

modage · March 25, 2009, 09:28:39 AM

great. can somebody post a heads-up if anyone sees one of the new ones in stores?

and in the meantime if a blu-ray torrent with theatrical subtitles, post it please.

thanks all.

Stefen · March 25, 2009, 09:44:10 AM

This is seriously fucked up. Quite possibly the best movie of the year and people aren't even able to watch it as the best movie of the year because the subs are all fucked.

The producers should sue Magnolia. Something like this is able to sink a potential classic.

picolas · March 25, 2009, 11:14:18 AM

i feel betrayed but i was able to fall in love with the shittily subtitled one before i knew the difference. i can see why i was confused by certain things now.. i look at the fact that there's a better translation out there like it's weird icing on the cake. i may have found a proper blu demonoid torrent but it's going to take a few days to confirm.

mogwai · March 25, 2009, 11:56:38 AM

maybe y'all should take a crash course in swedish for newbeginners?

picolas · March 25, 2009, 01:55:42 PM

a friend gave me a link to a subs file. if anyone has a non-hard subbed version this'll do for the time being.

http://scifi.pages.at/qrnqrn/Let.the.Right.One.In.srt.zip

Gamblour. · March 26, 2009, 07:41:05 AM

This is why I love these boards.

MacGuffin · March 26, 2009, 12:58:25 PM

Quote from: SiliasRuby on March 24, 2009, 10:21:49 PM
Source: Digital Bits

In other news today, you might recall that we recently reviewed Magnet's Let the Right One In on Blu-ray Disc. Well, it's just come to our attention that the DVD and Blu-ray versions have English subtitles that differ substantially from those of the theatrical art house presentation, in that much of the subtle nuance has been lost and many original lines of dialogue are untranslated entirely. Unfortunately, having only seen the film once in theatres, I wasn't familiar enough with the translation to spot the differences. But Icons of Fright has posted some examples of just how different the subtitles are. We contacted Magnet directly on this issue this afternoon, and they were quick to respond as follows:

"We've been made aware that there are several fans that don't like the version of the subtitles on the DVD/BR. We had an alternate translation that we went with. Obviously a lot of fans thought we should have stuck with the original theatrical version. We are listening to the fans feedback, and going forward we will be manufacturing the discs with the subtitles from the theatrical version."

We asked Magnet some follow-up questions, specifically how people will be able to identify the new discs, when they'll be available in stores and if there will be an exchange program for those who have the existing version. Here's what they said:

"There are no exchanges. We are going to make an alternate version available however. For those that wish to purchase a version with the theatrical subtitles, it will be called out in the tech specs box at the back/bottom of the package where it will list SUBTITLES: ENGLISH (Theatrical), SPANISH."

The no exchange thing is going to upset many that have already purchased the disc, and understandably so. We're at least encouraged to see that the title is being corrected. We'll let you know when the discs are available, and rest assured we're letting Magnet know that an exchange program might be a wise idea...

As predicted after yesterday's post, we've gotten TONS of e-mails from fans of Let the Right One In who are upset that Magnolia isn't putting together some kind of exchange program for people who purchased DVD and Blu-ray versions with the substandard subtitles. For those of you who wish to contact Magnolia, here's the contact page on their website. We suggest you use the dvd@magpictures.com e-mail address. PLEASE BE COURTEOUS! Trust me, you're much more likely to get results if you're polite than just fire off an angry rant.

Sleepless · March 26, 2009, 01:10:40 PM

Doesn't help me if I want to rent it though, does it?

SiliasRuby · March 26, 2009, 01:23:55 PM

No, it doesn't