The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

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Dave N @DNeale 2d I'm surprised the book did so well because the plot is very pedestrian and often predictable. Maybe the book is just exceptionally well-written, and the movie is certainly well-made, acted, and atmospheric, if at times a little hard to follow. I enjoyed it, but there's plenty of things I would have rather spent 2 and a half hours on. See more Christian K @ckacar Feb 22 This stays really entertaining even through its drab cold case pursuit and a couple of the most unsettling sexual assault scenes put on screen due to Fincher's attention to detail and a locked in cast. I'll admit to being to disappointed by the last 15 minutes of this. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 19 It was long, and a little confusing, but it was good. I haven't seen the foreign one. See more Frans B @FransB Nov 11 David Fincher did good here. Stellar cast all excels in character. Intelligently written, fast moving and complex plot. Great cinematography, the intro is a work of art in itself. Lots of action, intrigue, twists, drama and suspense. Very engaging and entertaining. Amazing soundtrack as well ... See more Kyle C @kylekc Oct 20 David Fincher’s adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s novel is a slick, atmospheric thriller that doesn’t quite stick the landing. The film follows disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) as he investigates the decades-old disappearance of Harriet Vanger, aided by the enigmatic hacker Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara). While the film boasts a strong cast and Fincher’s signature style, it struggles with pacing and tonal inconsistencies. The opening credits, featuring a haunting Led Zeppelin cover, set a moody tone that the film maintains throughout. However, the pacing falters early on, with quick cuts and a convoluted plot that make it difficult to engage with the story. The isolation of the Swedish setting adds atmosphere, but the film often feels like it’s trying to juggle too many plotlines and genres—detective story, revenge thriller, and psychological drama—without fully committing to any. At times it hardly seems to be about the titular girl or her unexplored tattoo at all. Rooney Mara delivers a standout performance as Lisbeth, capturing the character's complexity and vulnerability. Daniel Craig, though solid, is overshadowed by Mara’s intensity. The film's depiction of Lisbeth's backstory is compelling, but the relationship dynamics, particularly between her and Blomkvist, feel underdeveloped and occasionally forced. While the film's cinematography and direction are top-notch, the overuse of product placement and occasional tonal shifts detract from the overall experience. The ending, though satisfying in its resolution, lacks the emotional punch needed to make the journey worthwhile. In conclusion, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is a well-crafted thriller that offers moments of intrigue and strong performances but ultimately falls short of its potential due to pacing issues and tonal inconsistencies. It’s a film that will appeal to fans of Fincher’s work, but left me wanting more. See more G R Sep 23 I held off watching this because I thought it would be overrated. I was wrong. See more Read all reviews

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