"The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" Movie Review

David Fincher directs "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo". Starring Daniel Craig, Roony Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgard, Robin Wright, Joely Richardson. I purposely didn't read the book or watch the Swedish version because I wanted to know absolutely nothing about the film, and I think I made the correct choice. The film was AMAZING and I absolutely loved it! Roony plays the title character, Lisbeth, and with little dialogue she is able to portray a young woman who has seen the World and then some. The plot centers around a murder investigation of a young woman. Daniel Craig plays a Journalist who collaborates with a young computer hacker/researcher to solve the case. Beautifully shot, action packed, and a great story makes this film a must see! Just leave the Grandparents at home, it's Rated R.

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• Joely Richardson
• Stellan Skarsgard
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[jmurphy95]

Would you see the original version to compare?

[Trooper335]

@jmurphy95 You read my mind! I've put it on my netflix and will see it soon!!

[jazzx251]

Good review - I saw the Swedish one first, which was fantastic.

But, if I must compare, this one is a great cinematic movie - while the other is a terrific piece of TV drama made on a comparatively low budget.

They both tell the same story in almost completely different ways - the Fincher version pays more attention to the murder mystery and less scenes in the Millenium offices.

Either way, they've both got something to say - it's well worth watching both.

[BitchesCallMeTFree]

How old are you?

[MDkid1]

@gerberdaisies5 books usually go into much more depth than the movies. I just got started with the book.

[MDkid1]

@w0g4life this is true!

[MDkid1]

@vaultkeeper2 I'd love to see the Swedish version. I'll be going to see the American one soon!

[MDkid1]

I'm reading the book now after I got it for Christmas (yay) and I'm going to go see the movie. I heard theres a lot of violence against women in these books and the original version was called 'men who hate women' or something like that. Looks like a very stylistic flick, which is totally up my alley, I love films like that so I was excited to get the book and to see the movie!

[gerberdaisies5]

I really appreciated your honest opinion. I decided to read the book before I see the movie, and am about 1/4 of the way through it and am really enjoying it. I'm finding the book gives a lot more back story - I haven't figured out yet why she has the dragon tattoo either but I still have a ways to go. If you're wanting more backstory on the characters I'd definitely recommend the book. I'm going to be visiting my "cool aunt" in a few days, so maybe I'll go with her to see it!

[w0g4life]

@1:02

The original title of the Swedish book is "Men who hate women". The dragon tattoo title I guess was an easier sell for an international audience. Sad choice because the original title is central to the whole book series. /Swedish

[Usurpationblitz]

@vaultkeeper2

I agree with you. It also stays much more faithful to the book. Both great movies, but the US one has the edge IMO.

[vaultkeeper2]

personally i liked this movie more than the original Swedish movie (which is one of the best Swedish movies ever made), it makes sense that a movie taking place in Sweden is in Swedish language yes, but the language doesnt make a movie! This American remake was simply just better than the Swedish version, and i usually dont prefer remakes over originals! And that being said i am Swedish myself, alot of people in this country thinks this one is better than the original