The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

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Kyle C 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. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/20/25 Full Review G R I held off watching this because I thought it would be overrated. I was wrong. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/25 Full Review Nashville I. Mismanaged with a Christmas Day release, this was a world class movie all around. Not just a great thriller/mystery…a very stylish, alluring, and smart flick that manages to make you feel the cold on screen. The movie does a nice job making you care about the inner demons of its leads without overdoing it, while still neatly keeping all pieces of the mystery organized. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/17/25 Full Review Aramis L. Surprised how accurate it was to the book Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/02/25 Full Review Jelisije J If this was your first Introduction to Lisbeth Salander then its a good watch ,but this is definitely the more inferior version of the girl with the dragon tattoo and its also one of the most unnecessary remakes that you will ever see. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review Audience Member Way better than the original Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/11/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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