Apparently The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the most popular book out there right now. It's an acclaimed international bestseller that seems to have come out of nowhere, at least to me. Before being told to read it I discovered the film. Now Im reading about an American version coming soon directed by David Fincher. It all seems quite sudden. Any ways having not read the book but read how well this film was adapted to it, I'll give you my two sense.
It's a pretty taut murder mystery with an interesting but by no means new twist tied inn. The swedish and danish film takes place in those respective countries and makes wonderful use of the cold wintery landscapes there that lend itself perfectly to the story. Director Niels Arden Oplev does a good job at building a strong atmosphere of suspense and tension but there was more than a scene or two that I felt just weren't that necessary to the story. The film could of used an edit.
The title of the film refers to the main female lead played by Noomi Rapace. Her character has a great mystery to her that is never revealed nor explored. She's easily the most interesting aspect of the movie. I only wish they had delved into her character a bit more. Again that may just be a fault of the book.
As a whole though the film is more than adequately engaging. I hear that this film is only the first chapter in what is to become a trilogy. Hears hoping the next installment only lends itself better to this already unique character.
B-
2010
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