Movie Review: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

R, 2 hr. 37 min.

Directed By

David Fincher

Written By

Steven Zaillian

Genres

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Main Actors: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgard, Robin Wright

Easy on the eyes factor: 5. I don't find any of the actors very attractive, but even worse, the subject matter, a rape scene, and the violence can make this a very uncomfortable movie for some to watch.

30 Minute Rule: Had a very long beginning and set up. You might want to turn it off. There is a lot of dialogue and background on characters, etc. Just wait though. It's well worth the wait.

Plot: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first film in Columbia Pictures' three-picture adaptation of Stieg Larsson's literary blockbuster The Millennium Trilogy. Directed by David Fincher and starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the film is based on the first novel in the trilogy, which altogether have sold 50 million copies in 46 countries and become a worldwide phenomenon

My Review: I did not see the highly anticipated Swedish version, nor did I read the World renown novel by Stieg Larsson. So I had very little understanding of what this movie would be about. After seeing Rooney Mara's character Lisbeth on promotional trailers, it was a must see for me. The movie did not disappoint.

The film runs through a maze of an investigation trying to figure out the happenings involving a missing girl. It's a thrilling ride as you watch character after character duck and dodge the investigation. It's almost as if NO one wants to be involved and all are very reluctant to talk. The main character with the Dragon tattoo, Lisbeth is genius in every way. Very captivating in how she speaks and interacts with other subjects. She talks very little, so when she does, listen closely. She's going to say something important.

The relationship between Lisbeth and Mikael is quite different. What you hope for and what you get might be two different things. I love how she interacts with those that she trust and those that she does not. Sometimes she speaks with her eyes and other times, she speaks with her body. It's all intriguing. I absolutely loved the role and can't wait for the second part of the trilogy.

As for the subject matter and violence, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is not for the squeamish or weak of heart. It gets very dark and at times heart pounding. I would not let this stop you from seeing it. I think that you will be pleased.

Rating: 7 of 10