The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

[smitty1931]

This Swedish film is excellent. If you liked the book you will like the movie! The girl playing Lizbeth is perfect. I doubt that the upcoming hollywood version will equal it. Your library system can get it for you. Highly recommended.

[HoustonDavid]

I'm anxiously waiting for the arrival of "Dragon Tatoo" and "Played With Fire" on DVD. I just
ordered them from Amazon. I already have "Hornet's Nest", and watched it because I wanted
to find out how everything worked out. Reading the books, I've read the first two and am waiting
for the long-delayed release of the last in paperback (which is why I peaked at the movie out of sequence).

They have obviously delayed the book release knowing that it will be the beginning of the end for
sales. They re-release the first two books about every six months, but the last one is a teaser
- to make more money I'm certain. Very enjoyable, both in written and filmic form.

I agree that the Swedish films are great and that Hollywood can't improve on them by much.
They probably won't do but one in any case. I will use the DVD's to refresh myself on the basics
of the story when "Hornet's Nest" is finally released.

[Guitarist]

I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't imagine how the US version could improve upon it--nor do I have any intention of watching it!

[jserraglio]

After reading the posts above, bought the DVD of the Swedish "Dragon Girl" at Target for $10 and was very impressed. Watched it thru twice at one sitting so I could get everything in Swedish. Then I ordered the book.

[Guitarist]

I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't imagine how the US version could improve upon it--nor do I have any intention of watching it!

Well, never say "never"--or words to that effect! After seeing that David Fincher was the director and watching the previews, I broke down and saw it yesterday. It was very good. While I prefer Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth, I thought the US version held its own. The opening credits are just mind-blowing!