The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Based on the Worldwide Best Seller
Overview
Swedish thriller based on Stieg Larsson's novel about a male journalist and a young female hacker. In the opening of the movie, Mikael Blomkvist, a middle-aged publisher for the magazine Millennium, loses a libel case brought by corrupt Swedish industrialist Hans-Erik Wennerström. Nevertheless, he is hired by Henrik Vanger in order to solve a cold case, the disappearance of Vanger's niece
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Based on Stieg Larsson's best-selling novel of the same name, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' gained international acclaim. The story is deeply rooted in Swedish culture, particularly its social politics and history, which are woven into the complex plot.
- Stunning performances by Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara in their respective roles.
- A gripping and intricate plot that keeps viewers engaged.
- Exploration of dark themes such as corruption, revenge, and the human psyche.
- Exceptional cinematography and score complementing the narrative.
Fun Facts
- Rooney Mara's character Lisbeth Salander originally wore a blue tattoo of a dragon on her body instead of the iconic black one. This was changed in the film adaptation for better visibility.
- The movie features several references to Swedish culture, including traditional folk songs and local landmarks such as Stockholm's City Hall.
- Daniel Craig was reportedly so dedicated to his role that he underwent a physical transformation, gaining over 15 pounds of muscle mass.
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Reviews
Oddly, the version of this movie I watched contained both English subtitles and dubbing, and after a while I wished I could turn off the dubbing and go with just the subtitles, so that their mouths would always move at the right times.
I watched the U.S. production of this with Daniel Craig many years ago, and I liked it, but I don’t remember it clearly enough to compare the two. My f=general impression, though, is that this original is better.
Of course, the Lisbeth character is the real hero here. A rough childhood and beyond have molded her into a tough lady indeed, mentally, physically and emotionally. Oddly enough, she is the only character who seems to show any growth by the end of the film, perhaps partly due to her having so much room to grow emotionally.
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