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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

2011
Drama, Crime
2h 38m
Journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Craig) is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for forty years by Lisbeth Salander (Mara), a young computer hacker. (imdb)

Directed by:

David Fincher

Screenwriter:

Stieg Larsson, Steven Zaillian

Starring:

Stellan Skarsgård, Joely Richardson, Christopher Plummer, Embeth Davidtz, Julian Sands, Goran Visnjic, Daniel Craig, Robin Wright, Geraldine James, Steven Berkoff, Joel Kinnaman, Rooney Mara

Franchise:

Millennium Series

Genres:

Drama, Crime, Mystery

Countries:

Germany, Sweden, UK, USA

Languages:

English, Swedish
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

2011
Drama, Crime
2h 38m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 16 Sep 2021
63
44th
It's an intelligent and difficult watch but at least it's in English.
Rated 16 Sep 2021
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 05 Feb 2013
93
96th
A marvelously dark and twisted story that holds your interest and entertains to the end. I loved the pacing. Great plot, script, music. Interesting unique characters and clever twisted story. Great cast & good acting performances. Excellent production quality. A long movie but very entertaining.
Rated 05 Feb 2013
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 04 Jan 2012
75
77th
Beginning with a wet-dream "Bond-intro meets Nine Inch Nail video" title-sequence, the rest of the film is surprisingly restrained. It follows both the Swedish version's style and the book's unnessesarily eclectic structure closer than one could have hoped for from Fincher. Rapace is obviously a hard act to follow, but Mara manages to create an interesting character in her own right. Summed up: A decent dark thriller, a worthy remake (for once) but less than you could have hoped for from Fincher
Rated 04 Jan 2012
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 25 Dec 2011
50
48th
Fincher is, as always, obsessed with the procedural, and it's always nice to see him revisit the genre. But here the details are so stupid -- bible verses written in code in a diary, oh christ -- that the script threatens to capsize the whole project before it's begun. Add in a weirdly Neanderthal incarnation of "feminism," and this thing is a self-serious mess. It's a stupid story for which far too much talent has assembled.
Rated 25 Dec 2011
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 23 Dec 2011
8
82nd
Can't live up to its amazing trailer but still a solid movie and worth seeing. The acting is excellent as well with Daniel Craig giving easily his best performance to date. Rooney Mara is someone to watch as well. The ending is a let down and I thought it dragged at times. Has some tense moments that are aided by yet another great Trent Reznor score and it's Fincher so of course its directed impeccably. I think my score would go up with another viewing.
Rated 23 Dec 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 16 Jan 2012
9
91st
Two movies adapt the same book. Yet its amazing how much they can vary in quality. Masterful directing from Fincher, a great screenplay from Zaillian, another tone settting score from Reznor/Ross really elevate what could of been average to brilliant. I loved the style, camerawork, editing and powerhouse performances from leads Mara and Craig. As soon as the best opening credits since Enter the Void had passed, I was entranced start to finish.
Rated 16 Jan 2012
kojilessKojiless
Rated 27 Feb 2012
74
79th
Color me underwhelmed. Fincher worked his magic, as only Fincher can, but that still doesn't change the fact that the source material is on par with a Hardy Boy's mystery (but with more rape) or a Scooby Doo adventure (with fewer pedophiles dressed up as ghosts...but more rape).
Rated 27 Feb 2012
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 06 Feb 2012
85
89th
My problem with the source material and the moody and highly entertaining original Swedish film is their obvious, almost crude take on misogynistic themes. Thankfully, Fincher has circumvented this issue by modulating the more overt elements of the story to create a leaner, cooler, more stylish, more streamlined, and altogether more compelling film adaptation. Masterfully edited and directed. Plus Rooney Mara is a revelation. Can't wait to see more from her.
Rated 06 Feb 2012
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 25 Jan 2012
70
69th
Coolest opening credits since Enter The Void. Men hating women from the vikings through biblical times up to modern sweden. Completely Similar to Oplev's but it still worth your while if you want to see the hollywood machine crank out another well produced version of a softcore european thriller. It's the perfect crime story - not unlike the one in the film. And the second good Fincher in a row. He might amount to something, good or okay.
Rated 25 Jan 2012
ks29ks29
Rated 16 Jan 2012
68
40th
Better than Swedish version but still not good enough.
Rated 16 Jan 2012
spanksSpanks
Rated 28 Dec 2011
35
23rd
Not enough anal rape. But really, this is a mess. Suffers from the Fincher effect aka LOOK AT HOW DARK AND BADASS I AM! There are so many worthless scenes that are supposed to develop the main characters, but yet come off as a pure idiocy (really Lisbeth, you're going to that social worker's apartment after he's just raped you in the mouth?). Then comes 40 minutes of absolute nothingness after the climax which was nothing more than a bullshit dues ex machina. Most overrated of 2011? I think yes.
Rated 28 Dec 2011
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 17 Oct 2021
87
85th
A bit oddly paced at times, but overall a very effective and potent adaptation of the novel. I'd say Mara plays Salander equally as well as Rapace did, and despite Craig delivering a very solid performance, he was a little too muscular to be fully believable as a weak journalist. I kept thinking "Come on Bond, you've gotten out of tougher spots than this!" Still, definitely did the source material justice.
Rated 17 Oct 2021
terrymacterrymac
Rated 07 Jun 2017
72
64th
I liked this as much as the original Swedish version. In fact I felt that I seen it before. I'm sure there were differences, but I'm not sure what they were. It's good, so have a look. Or watch the Swedish one. Or both. This is like Let Me In again. I'm so confused.
Rated 07 Jun 2017
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 16 May 2015
65
59th
It's a good film, but at the end of the day an unnecessary remake, that fails to bring anything new to the table. Yes I know this is David Fincher I am talking about. Also, I hope that Rooney Mara, my future wife, will never discover this review.
Rated 16 May 2015
brandonsbrandons
Rated 10 Jul 2012
87
84th
Brutal yet captivating, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the result of David Fincher working at his lurid best with total role commitment from star Rooney Mara.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
kusanagiKusanagi
Rated 02 Feb 2012
90
96th
A film that grips you from the captivating opening (another excellent Reznor soundtrack) and keeps you on a short attentive leash all the way to the credits. Oh god, Mara's revenge scene was one of the best things I've seen all year. Gripe and compare stale remakes or berate actors for their accents all you want, it still deserves a watch.
Rated 02 Feb 2012
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 27 Jan 2012
82
79th
Pulpy material elevated to something more substantial and entertaining by Fincher and crew. His style is still perfectly executed, and everyone else is on top of the ball, once again. Rooney Mara in particular stands out, a very strong performance that makes the character her own and makes us care. Adheres a bit too close to a novelistic structure, but with all the talent here, that's overlookable.
Rated 27 Jan 2012
kasperlKasperL
Rated 23 Jan 2012
55
39th
2½ hours is a long running time when you've seen it all recently. If you haven't watched Oplev's adaptation, you can probably add at least 10. I prefer Rapace to Mara as Salander, a popular character that I find ridiculous, but Craig does good, natural work as Blomkvist. Even the lowpoints of Fincher's career are compentently made films but this is his least inspired one to date. Let's pray he won't end up wasting his talents on sequels.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
rossRoss
Rated 09 Jan 2012
60
57th
If you haven't read the book or seen the original then maybe this dull, slow thriller is for you. Having done both, I found it to be Fincher's weakest film. He doesn't bring anything new to the table other than English dialogue with weird Russian accents. The opening credit scene is amazing. It is completely misplaced but it is by far the best part of the film and is on par with the opening of Fight Club. This film is guilty of the worst thing a remake can be - completely unnecessary.
Rated 09 Jan 2012
overratedoverrated
Rated 05 Jan 2012
72
81st
Better in almost every aspect than the Swedish version - direction, soundtrack, pacing, villain and yes, Lisbeth Salander. The main problem is that the story itself just isn't as engrossing as say Seven or Zodiac. As someone with a background in the country it was still nice to see it getting the Fincher treatment, liked the subtle dig at IKEA's fascist past.
Rated 05 Jan 2012
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 26 Dec 2011
75
53rd
Well unlike the original swedish verson they have managed to make Micke as hansom as he is in the books, however once again they downplay the fact that he is a player. Rooney does well but i for one still perfer Noomi's portrail. It's not a bad movie it just lacks that special thing we have grown accustomed to in a Fincher movie. All in all overall okay.
Rated 26 Dec 2011
jarmannJarmann
Rated 26 Dec 2011
83
79th
This movie is a study in how you can take a mediocre book and transfer it into a work of art. Every shot is magnificent. A boring trackshot of a train turns into fine art. The atmosphere is bleak and dirty or warm and cozy just the way Fincher does it at his best. The actors does a great job and Rooney Mara is a great choice for Salander. She convinces as opposed to her Swedish counterpart.
Rated 26 Dec 2011
langelundLangelund
Rated 21 Dec 2011
70
67th
As probably the only living soul on the planet, I hadn't read the book nor seen the original Swedish movie before watching this, and even though Mr. Fincher as expected delivers a top notch adrenaline pumped technical achievement with visuals to die for, I guess I still just don't really get what all the fuss is about. Best anal rape scene of the year, though.
Rated 21 Dec 2011
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 21 Dec 2011
90
93rd
I can't really be compelled to give this any better or any worse rating than the original, but in a roundabout way, that's issuing a lot of praise: how many times have we seen American remakes of European movies fall flat on their face and just embarrass themselves? This one definitely does not! David Fincher's adaptation is phenomenal, and story-wise, I find it to be at least parallel (if not slightly better) than 2009's version. Though it removed some things that were probably better left in.
Rated 21 Dec 2011
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 06 Nov 2021
84
70th
Unlike other franchises he was rumored to direct, a movie featuring a journalist and loner hacker driven to find a serial killer is perfect for David Fincher. The only missteps are a tv show ending (which sets up a series that never happened) and a misguided revenge rape sequence. Still, this deserves studying for film students, especially the fantastic mystery setup, cross cutting, methodical close-ups, and Trent Reznor's moody music. And bonus kudos for the creepy usage of Orinoco Flow.
Rated 06 Nov 2021
farzanFarzan
Rated 16 Jan 2016
90
89th
I really enjoyed this film. It's a wonderful mystery set to the majestic tone of Reznor's score. Mara is stellar and an absolutely fantastic female lead. I just love films like this where you sit back and take everything in; the characters, the tone, the photography, the conflicts. I have not seen the original nor am I familiar with the source material, but there is nothing bad I can really say about this film except the story itself is not as intriguing as the characters in Fincher's camera.
Rated 16 Jan 2016
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 10 Sep 2013
75
89th
Very good, on power if not better than the original.
Rated 10 Sep 2013
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 29 Aug 2012
85
86th
Daniel Craig dresses snappy for 2 1/2 hours.
Rated 29 Aug 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 05 Apr 2012
89
96th
This movie is friggin' awesome. It's got a solid plot that keeps you watching with your complete attention on the screen. I liked Craig and Mara both a lot, the direction was good, and the music was equally awesome. My only complaint is that the resolution on the relationship between Craig and Mara didn't pan out the way I wanted. I'm actually a bit leery to watch the original because I don't think it could hold a candle to this.
Rated 05 Apr 2012
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 11 Mar 2012
86
63rd
A decent movie by Fincher. Gripping and really dark. Not as good as the swedish original but far away from beeing a letdown. Everybody who like the movie should try the book trilogy by Stieg Larsson!
Rated 11 Mar 2012
sophiesophie
Rated 28 Jan 2012
85
90th
I liked this version even better than the Swedish one from 2010. I just love the combination of David Fincher, a Trent Reznor soundtrack and great actors. The only thing that bothered me from time to time was that it's just weird they would speak in English to each other even though they're all supposed to be Swedes. But I can live with that.
Rated 28 Jan 2012
bunkenBunken
Rated 21 Jan 2012
70
71st
Craig is better as Blomkvist and Mara gives a new dimension to the complex character of Salander, but this remake lacks the thrills of the swedish version and it takes some awkward turns at some points, which would probably make it hard for some viewers to follow the story if they haven't read the novel or seen the original film. Fincher knows his handywork, but TGWtDT is far from superior to Oplev's swedish counterpart. Makes you wonder: Why make another version when the first was really good?
Rated 21 Jan 2012
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 31 Dec 2011
4
70th
The story is problematic; it's somewhat middling and unoriginal, and pretty thin to boot. But Fincher's direction and Mara's performance as Lisbeth are so good that I can easily overlook the warts in the story. Mara absolutely owns this movie, I can't think of a character I've seen recently that had me so thoroughly hooked from start to finish.
Rated 31 Dec 2011
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 29 Dec 2011
55
34th
"CAAAT!" I can't say I had high hopes for this, I just wasn't expecting it to be THIS average. I knew what my thoughts would be from the opening sequence, which is laughably silly. Naturally, nothing here is better than the book/Swedish film. The performances are uninspired (even Mara), the visuals are bland, the pacing is poor, the soundtrack is out of place and the entire thing is just watered down for American audiences. IT SURE IS A GOOD THING EVERYONE IN SWEDEN SPEAKS PERFECT ENGLISH.
Rated 29 Dec 2011
bownBown
Rated 29 Dec 2011
59
11th
Starting off with one of the worst credits sequences in recent memory, it only gets worse, with some of the shittiest editing I've ever seen - every scene is way too short, with a quick-fire pace to the dialogue that worked for The Social Network but fails dismally here. Craig is dull and Fincher is clearly just a director-for-hire, putting no passion in whatsoever. The score is great, and Mara's performance is brilliant and brave, but they're completely wasted. See the Swedish version instead.
Rated 29 Dec 2011
ytadelYtadel
Rated 29 Dec 2011
8
93rd
A lesser work by Fincher's standards (compared to Seven, Fight Club, Zodiac, and TSN anyway), but still a solid little mystery flick, visually handsome and with a commanding turn from Rooney Mara as the title character. Fincher succeeds at making the act of research more cinematic than it was in the Swedish version. The final act gets a bit draggy.
Rated 29 Dec 2011
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 22 Dec 2011
73
89th
Intense and gripping. The title sequence drew me in, and the film kept me intrigued even as it took the time to set up. But the time is well-spent; the character-based introduction and conclusion bookend a magnificent crime thriller that excites and horrifies as it unwinds the twisted plot. Featuring one of the best female characters I've seen in a while, this could quite possibly be Fincher's best work in over a decade.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 22 Dec 2011
80
87th
Fincher hasn't made something this unsettling since Seven. It's awesome. Also, say what you will about the rest of the movie, but that opening credits sequence is a fucking trip.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
evranaevrana
Rated 27 Apr 2024
83
81st
It feels as if this book is written for Fincher to adapt; they are such a perfect fit. Multiple levels and layers of claustrophobic environments, multiple intertwined mysteries...The acting is unbelievable, it has the most knee-jerk inducing rape scene ever even Irreversible is nothing compared to this, also the story unfolds quite neatly. I might go back and watch the Swedish versions too
Rated 27 Apr 2024
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 16 Apr 2022
80
80th
Weird gothic bond intro. I have never read the book or seen the other version but I was completely engrossed for the entire run time. Really well made film.
Rated 16 Apr 2022
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 24 Feb 2017
67
38th
Unsurprisingly Fincher delivers stylistic flair but surprisingly that's worth little to this story. The original was understated, brooding & in-your-face miserablist which gave it a sense of weight & danger. Here the slick surface just stresses pulpiness. Mara is fine but has nothing on Rapace. Also her character along with the entire story seem unnecessarily softened & artificial. Then there are the distracting accents. Not as pointless or stupid as Let Me In but definitely follows that trend.
Rated 24 Feb 2017
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 18 Jul 2015
89
97th
I was glued to the screen for the entirety. Most of that is from the story and how it unravels. Interesting characters, no more so than Lisbeth, and understated character development. Some of the detective stuff was a bit clumsy, but mostly intriguing. Looking forward to the sequel.
Rated 18 Jul 2015
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 20 Feb 2015
40
54th
This was pretty good. I usually quite like Fincher and this was no exception. However, I can't really point to anything in particular that stood out as exceptional (besides the performances). Just a solid, solid mystery film. EDIT: Fuck, totally forgot to mention the fantastic opening credits sequence. Just awesome.
Rated 20 Feb 2015
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 21 Jun 2014
86
77th
Finely crafted thriller may not match the visceral satisfaction of the original, but beats its own path thanks to Fincher's directorial prowess, and a large, well chosen cast who make the at times complicated storyline easy to follow. Mara and Craig are both exemplary in the leading roles, and Fincher handles the at times queasy subject matter with a deft touch avoiding lingering on any of the seamier details.
Rated 21 Jun 2014
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 25 Dec 2013
86
67th
Brutal yet captivating, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is the result of David Fincher working at his lurid best with total role commitment from star Rooney Mara.
Rated 25 Dec 2013
mclinusamclinusa
Rated 16 Jan 2013
84
70th
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Good little mystery. Nice unique characters that are fleshed out. Brilliant and flawed. Inventive way Lisbeth solves her problems.
Rated 16 Jan 2013
oretyo_rety
Rated 07 Jan 2013
90
87th
I had a few minor gripes with the story (some detective-story cliches like that the villain always seems nice in the beginning), but as this is an adaptation I should probably blame them on the book. As far as the acting and directing go, this movie is a real treat. The story unfolds with perfect pace and tremendous intensity.
Rated 07 Jan 2013
slugger35Slugger35
Rated 31 Dec 2012
94
96th
David Fincher + Trent Reznor = Amazing
Rated 31 Dec 2012
rufamRufam
Rated 01 May 2012
70
57th
Expertly made, visually precise and nail-bitingly tense, as it is to be expected from Fincher, the American take on Larsson's best-seller is powerful if ultimately redundant. Fincher doesn't do enough in order to set his own version of the story apart from the one presented in the excellent Swedish film and while the result is undoubtedly absorbing and visually striking, it remains, on the whole, disposable. Superb editing and score, as well as strong performances from Mara and Craig.
Rated 01 May 2012
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 28 Apr 2012
73
73rd
Is in varying ways stronger in some departments and weaker in others when compared to its namesake. This results in an experience that is of similar quality to the original, although personally I'd give the original the edge. Finchers direction is slick, and Mara makes the character of Lisbeth her own. That said Craig's performance did nothing for me, and the central relationship between the two is a more intriguing affair in the original. The brilliant musical score is worthy of note though.
Rated 28 Apr 2012
zombiebuffetZombieBuffet
Rated 05 Apr 2012
65
68th
Not nearly as good as the original...
Rated 05 Apr 2012
cook3777Cook3777
Rated 29 Mar 2012
75
61st
i learned that everyone in sweden just speaks english and not their cool viking language. but their written language is still in swedish. also james bond taps sum of that punker pussaaay
Rated 29 Mar 2012
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 25 Mar 2012
78
35th
Fincher tricks out this Swedish tale with Fincherisms: a hip, obtrusive soundtrack (Reznor), gorgeous chiaroscuro photography in sepia and gold (though frigid blue and white might be a better fit), and a fierce noir atmosphere featuring fast-paced dialogue in scenes that still seem to take forever. Craig is okay, Plummer and Skarsgard are fine, but Mara--unlike Rapace--yearns for us to like Lisbet just a little too much, and this mistake is fatal to the frightening integrity of the character.
Rated 25 Mar 2012
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 25 Mar 2012
90
89th
Intriguing story and great performance from Mara. The ending seemed a little anti-climactic, but as a whole, the movie was very enjoyable and suspenseful.
Rated 25 Mar 2012
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 21 Mar 2012
59
36th
Fincher made a film so similar to Oplev's version that it almost seemed an entirely redundant undertaking. Fincher's made the spoken language English, added a somewhat intrusive Trent Reznor soundtrack, and increased the color saturation, all of which I found detrimental. (Although far from the most harrowing event in the film, I didn't like the gratuitous animal killing either.) I can't say Fincher's lost his ability to hold one's attention, but I nevertheless greatly preferred Oplev's film.
Rated 21 Mar 2012
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 20 Mar 2012
74
90th
Pretty slick. I haven't decided if I enjoyed this version more than the original, but I did enjoy the two leads more.
Rated 20 Mar 2012
chemical404chemical404
Rated 11 Mar 2012
47
33rd
First, a horrible opening sequence that makes no sense with the rest of the film. Second, protagonist is not cool. It's stupid failed attempt at cool. Third, remember that feeling when the mystery unravels in Hitchcock's films? None of that here. Mystery solving is just not engaging and feels forced. Strong technical side (editing, cinematography, sound) is wasted on mediocricy.
Rated 11 Mar 2012
spleenspleen
Rated 29 Feb 2012
68
37th
Fincher masterfully utilizes every opportunity to display Daniel Craig's trademarked "concerned-in-a-tough-yet-sensitive-ass-kickin'-way". Then there's Rooney Mara', whose performance is so startlingly lukewarm and uninspired it could best be described as "Oscar-worthy".
Rated 29 Feb 2012
kavuKavu
Rated 26 Feb 2012
81
73rd
Doesn't really add anything to the original, but doesn't pale in comparison either.
Rated 26 Feb 2012
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 06 Feb 2012
55
44th
Stieg Larsson's text is completely generic mystery-solving pulp. Detectives and serial killers are ground Fincher has tread before and while picking up this script was lazy on his part, he knows what to do with it. It looks slick. The good acting cushions some of the overly snappy dialogue. The fast pace helped keep me engaged, though its choppiness belies the writing's inanity. I would say the amount of talent at work here deserved a less trashy outlet.
Rated 06 Feb 2012
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 25 Jan 2012
8
78th
(after repeat viewings) Snippets of Lisbeth's personal life feel disjointedly interspersed with Blomkvist's ongoing investigation, leading to an odd interjection of its misogynistic themes which the Swedish original had developed more strongly. It's smooth sailing, however, from the moment they meet; Mara is a stronger, more confident Lisbeth, yet every bit as vulnerable, extracting wit, spirit and pathos out of a Fincher's curiously detached yet (once again) technically superb direction.
Rated 25 Jan 2012
carsonwidCarsonWid
Rated 25 Jan 2012
84
93rd
I'm usually not a fan of remakes, but in this case I make an exception. Not only was the acting, mood, and overall quality better....but it corrected the biggest downfall of the original. It did not focus on the story, it was about the real prize: Lisbeth I look forward to the sequels.
Rated 25 Jan 2012
davidjohnsonDavidJohnson
Rated 25 Jan 2012
88
88th
I love watching David Fincher movies. They are very "clean". Everything just seems to fit together perfectly, without an apparent style. This movie is just that. It's a bit darker then some of his newer films. The acting is fine, no one really stands out as great though. Trent does a good job on the soundtrack, although I liked The Social Network's better. The only problem with this movie is the plot, which is kind of unrealistic, but not more so then something like Se7en I guess.
Rated 25 Jan 2012
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 12 Jan 2012
80
73rd
Welcome back Fincher! The beautifully grim grays and an abrasive score highlight what Fincher brought with Zodiac and Se7en. Thankfully, the performances are solid with Mara being the strength in most of her scenes. She brings a slightly darker Lisbeth than what Rapace did. Still, I think the hype around the story is too much. An interesting narrative, but nothing to go crazy over.
Rated 12 Jan 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 08 Jan 2012
80
81st
I am a huge fan of the original movie but this one is still good. The casting is well done and the director brings a unique style to the material. The original is better but I would also recommend this film.
Rated 08 Jan 2012
jack_parsonsjack parsons
Rated 03 Jan 2012
7
41st
Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig have great performances, but this is Fincher's worst effort so far. That isn't to say it's bad, by any means. Just not great.
Rated 03 Jan 2012
iconogassediconogassed
Rated 30 Dec 2011
45
21st
indisputably better than the original, still unsalvageable garbage
Rated 30 Dec 2011
dst7175dst7175
Rated 29 Dec 2011
89
97th
Wow Rooney Mara came out of no where and gave a awesome performance.
Rated 29 Dec 2011
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 24 Dec 2011
5
69th
It's not as great or as meaningful as it wants to be, but it's better acted and directed (and scored) than the original Swedish version. Rooney Mara is excellent, and Fincher does a good job at capturing a menacing and ominous mood. The story/script, however, is overwrought, overstretched and contrived. A decent and entertaining serial killer flick but nothing more. Disappointing coming from the creator of Seven.
Rated 24 Dec 2011
chrispalmChrisPalm
Rated 23 Dec 2011
83
93rd
Well done, who would have thought?
Rated 23 Dec 2011
superargoSuperargo
Rated 23 Dec 2011
95
96th
Madly, thrillingly entertaining. Improves vastly over its predecessor by pouring on the atmosphere and amping up the crackerjack tension. Basically, Fincher and Zaillian do everything right--first-rate character development, assured pacing, brisk and urgent plotting, all photographed in an appealing, enveloping icy-cold sheen. Craig has never been better, and Mara brings Lisbeth to life in a much more forceful, three-dimensional fashion than Rapace did. One of the year's best, and most fun.
Rated 23 Dec 2011
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 23 Dec 2011
7
67th
The mystery is stupid. Badass soundtrack. Rooney Mara carries the movie.
Rated 23 Dec 2011
jnsonejijnsoneji
Rated 25 Sep 2021
88
44th
Though the story and the investigation is very interesting, little too dark than assumed. Expected more to come out in the end. Excellent caricature of the family.
Rated 25 Sep 2021
ippeiIppei
Rated 05 Sep 2021
75
73rd
David Fincher was probably the best person to bring the moody, dark tension that this film required. It's too long and brutal in parts, but it is effectively done. The film is also well cast, though given the setting and the fact that it's a remake, makes you question the necessity.
Rated 05 Sep 2021
hssnozdagghssnozdagg
Rated 22 May 2021
81
74th
What an achievement in cinematography and atmosphere.
Rated 22 May 2021
ajaywAjayw
Rated 07 Feb 2021
70
55th
A bit too convoluted, but the script and good performances all around are worth the watch. Well-paced for the most part.
Rated 07 Feb 2021
madmanMadMan
Rated 20 Jan 2021
100
97th
I'll admit I haven't seen the original yet I doubt that would change my opinion of this movie. I dig this a lot. It is also an incredibly fucked up movie.
Rated 20 Jan 2021
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 30 Dec 2020
57
45th
Same problems as the original. The story goes everywhere and the characters simply aren't interesting enough (especially the cliched Salander) to support the bloated running time. No matter how well-crafted the whole package is.
Rated 30 Dec 2020
asapcaramelASAP_CARAMEL
Rated 28 Nov 2020
85
0th
GOOD: good acting - especially Rooney Mara who is absolutely outstanding in this, well-paced especially considering the length, great atmosphere, great story OF NOTE: deals with some very divisive subject matter BAD: a few visuals and scenes are extremely uncomfortable viewing
Rated 28 Nov 2020
gatoquentegatoquente
Rated 30 Apr 2020
93
53rd
The plot is great, but the movie went a bit too far in portraying sexual scenes, making it like a soft porn. Some of those scenes could be deleted to maintain the suspense and save lots of viewing time. MY SCORING: 99-96=Great; 95-90=Very good; 89-85=Good; 84-80=So-so; 79-70=Boring; Below 70=Forget it.
Rated 30 Apr 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 10 Apr 2020
81
78th
81
Rated 10 Apr 2020
scorpusScorpus
Rated 22 Feb 2020
80
70th
Slow at the start and, at times, confusing, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo eventually evolves into a gripping, well-written thriller
Rated 22 Feb 2020
kastrydonutKastryDonut
Rated 24 Nov 2019
87
49th
Changed my life.
Rated 24 Nov 2019
hazelhawkshazelhawks
Rated 08 Sep 2019
72
70th
Good, mean little psycho noir. I hated Fincher's early work, but with Social Network, Zodiac, and this movie, he has me paying attention. I haven't read the book or seen the swedish film.
Rated 08 Sep 2019
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 18 Feb 2019
75
69th
This feels like the closest Fincher's directing has gotten to the technical precision he achieved on Zodiac out of his fictional stories, but as is the case with the rest of them he's often left picking up plotholes. What even was that serial killer reveal.
Rated 18 Feb 2019
kito1kito1
Rated 25 Jan 2019
60
47th
Has the good old David Fincher feel; everything looks nice and well-crafted. The film also seems very long and tenacious, but not boring.
Rated 25 Jan 2019
timon88Timon88
Rated 31 Jul 2018
88
93rd
Marvelous. At over 2.5 hours, it's LONG, but never lagged--engrossing from beginning to end. The cast is uniformly excellent, but the real stars are the story and Sweden, with a northern sense of isolation never far away. Visually, it's wonderful--Sweden, with its unique light and austerity coupled with a certain warmth, ably reflects every shift in mood, and almost makes it seem natural to have a sociopath as the somewhat unlikely heroine.
Rated 31 Jul 2018
rexperadoRexperado
Rated 20 Feb 2018
86
83rd
They should have made the other two with the same cast!
Rated 20 Feb 2018
mo_iiMo-
Rated 11 Feb 2018
78
58th
Compelling story, interesting protagonists, Fincher does a great job to tell the stories of both simultaneously without compromising the pacing. I feel the movie takes a sharp dip downwards once we find out whodunnit. Multiple false endings were also pretty irritating, towards the end I was just waiting for the movie to wrap up.
Rated 11 Feb 2018
kryptkrypt
Rated 01 Feb 2018
100
98th
Could legitimately be an 10-er.
Rated 01 Feb 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 03 Jan 2018
67
35th
David Fincher is in fine form here as far as the visual style and dark atmosphere. The script however falls somewhat short of the ambition. None of the performers are bad, but they don't stand out either. Especially against the masterclass performance from the scene chewing Rooney Mara. She wrecked the curve for the film with a performance that was not only Oscar worthy, but one to go down in history.
Rated 03 Jan 2018
jordanraidenjordanraiden
Rated 26 Sep 2017
15
61st
8/7
Rated 26 Sep 2017
angie44Angie44
Rated 08 Sep 2017
96
75th
Le film reste fidèle au livre. Lisbeth salander est comme je l'avais imaginée dans le bouquin. J'imaginais blomlvist un peu différemment, mais le role joué par craig m'a séduite egalement. Tenue en halaine tout au long de la resolution de l'enquete, j'ai passé un moment agréable et divertissant.
Rated 08 Sep 2017
francogonzoFrancoGonzo
Rated 18 Feb 2016
13
70th
Star Rating: ★★★1/2
Rated 18 Feb 2016
qwershadyqwershady
Rated 07 Jan 2016
75
57th
movie is not bad but this is the bad, unwanted side of david fincher like before zodiac
Rated 07 Jan 2016
qmiller32qmiller32
Rated 27 Aug 2015
90
65th
Can't decide if I like this better than the Swedish version, but it is still an excellent treatment of an engrossing story. Rooney Mara is great in the kind of role great actors look for.
Rated 27 Aug 2015
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 24 Feb 2015
85
85th
I prefer this to the Swedish version by a good bit (and that's speaking as a fan of the books, too). I sincerely hope they manage to get the sequels out of development hell, and that Fincher still agrees to be at the helm, with the same cast.
Rated 24 Feb 2015
khangerkhanger
Rated 26 Jan 2015
80
58th
A completely unnecessary, yet excellent reproduction of the Swedish original.
Rated 26 Jan 2015
duderDuder
Rated 28 Oct 2014
65
59th
Apart from the stupid accents, I liked the movie. I've not watched the original or read the book so the story I found to be OK, the structure and of course tone of Fincher is amazing as is expected of him. A good watch that doesn't feel like 2,5 hours, maybe the ending could've been shorter but still good.
Rated 28 Oct 2014
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 24 May 2014
75
79th
Comparing this to the sprawling 3-hour version of the original, I'd call this a tighter, better-shot version that lacks the character development of the extended Swedish cut. While Fincher delivers a great product, I'm not sure this slow, bleak Nordic story is the best use of his talents and visual flair - apart from the opening sequence he rarely gets to use the flashy directorial skill he's won such acclaim for.
Rated 24 May 2014

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