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Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) accepts an invitation to surreptitiously investigate a forty year old unsolved murder on behalf of the victim's uncle, Swedish industrialist Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer). Meanwhile, tattooed hacker Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), hired to investigate Blomkvist, discovers the truth behind the conspiracy that led to his fall from grace. Thrown together by fate, the unlikely duo uncovers a secret history of murder and sexual abuse festering beneath the veneer of Sweden's industrial past, all the while drawing closer to a quiet evil waiting to engulf them both.
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- Aspect Ratio : 2.40:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 6.35 Ounces
- Item model number : 40984409810
- Director : David Fincher
- Media Format : Blu-ray, AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Digital_copy, Ultraviolet, Ultraviolet
- Run time : 2 hours and 38 minutes
- Release date : March 20, 2012
- Actors : Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgård, Steven Berkoff
- Dubbed: : French
- Subtitles: : English, French, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Spanish
- Studio : Sony Pictures Entertainment
- ASIN : B003Y5H5HY
- Number of discs : 3
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𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒆.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a 2011 psychological crime thriller film based on the 2005 novel by Swedish writer Stieg Larsson. It was directed by David Fincher with a screenplay by Steven Zaillian.
Starring Daniel Craig as journalist Mikael Blomkvist and Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander, it tells the story of Blomkvist's investigation to find out what happened to a girl from a wealthy family who disappeared 40 years prior. He recruits the help of Salander, a computer hacker.
Possibly a nod to the original source material, ‘GWTDT’ (2011) was filmed in Stockholm (the capital of Sweden) during one of the coldest winters it has experienced in approximately 20 years; In anticipation for the setting’s effect on tone the production designer (Donald Burt) spent about a month scouting the area before production began. His familiarity with Stockholm and Cronenweth’s use of (mainly) soft lighting photography elevates and manages a bleak and generally miserable existence. Between the grays and muted colors audience members are teleported inside of the mind of two individuals trembling underneath the weight of their separate worlds without much chance for relief. This combined with perhaps one of Trent Reznor's most critically acclaimed scores - filled with bells and sounds that are rather benign and minimalistic on their own - captures a somber and ominous ambience that defines the harshness of ‘GWTD’ (2011)’s overarching environment and course of action.
In Larsson's writing equal opportunities are taken to expand on background information regarding his two primary characters, but in Fincher’s interpretation much of what is relevant to Blomkvist is treated like a bit of an afterthought. Issues plaguing him are alluded to in stride - mainly being woes related to work and his ongoing (intimate) relationship with his (married) boss - but it's Salander’s reality that is given significantly more attention. This certainly comes at a price since she becomes more tightly packaged to avoid convolution or unresolved points of contention - there's absolutely no mention of her mother or close friends - but her sense of loneliness and inconsolableness makes complete sense contextually speaking. It is only further worth noting that as a result of the conflation of Mara's reserved ( but powerful) prowess and Craig's iconically charismatic appeal that their respective roles and goals their respective characters have in common at the core - since they are both essentially detectives - comes through despite all the differences that lay between them.
(#Funfact: The piercings (including multiple ear, eyebrow, and nipple piercings) that Mara has as Lisbeth Salander are real, and are not cosmetic simulations. She insisted on having the piercings done as a means of transforming in to her character since she does have them in the book)
Now - It would be arguably irresponsible to write this review and not comment on the rape scenes in this film. They (yes, they, because revenge rape is still rape) occur during the approximate timestamps of 53:09-54:47 and 1:05:35-1:07:08 and are pretty notoriously graphic. These scenes alone have been at the center of their own controversy and in some ways I can validate claims that they are divisive; even more so, the nature in which they are present might be quite possibly unnecessary for the sake of digesting Fincher’s particular take on this story.
Nonetheless, it's possibly paramount to know that the inspiration behind this particular work by Larsson is rooted in a loosely personal experience; when he was 16 he actually witnessed a person by the name of Lisbeth (so, the name is NOT a coincidence) get sexually assaulted without intervening (why? I can't find an official statement about that, but I can make some pretty good guesses) and he used his writings as a way of exploring the feelings related to guilt and remorse that understandably plagued him until the day that he died (which, this trilogy was published posthumously after his death at 50 years old). More importantly, however, Lisbeth is written as a survivor and not simply a victim of her circumstances, and Fincher’s use of this trauma (and, more importantly, how she reacts afterwards) as a plot device ends up having the potential to empower despite unintentionally placating, pacifying, and offending some of his viewers.
(P.S. I do think that the intimate relationship between Blomkvist and Salander (at least the physical part of it) is a bit rushed in this film, but it does exist in the source novel and can't simply be ignored without affecting the cohesiveness of the plot and its conclusion)
(P.S.S. the collection the bruises seen on Mara's body after the rape occurs when she is taking a shower are mostly real, and were sustained while filming this particular scene. Just a not so #funfact that I felt was worth sharing.)
Two and a half hours of run time? In my world that inches on basically being a threat: good luck holding my attention for that long without me getting distracted or inevitably preoccupied.
Luckily for people like me - ‘GWTDT’ (2011)s’ expositional pieces avoid being mundane by craftily weaving the introductory pieces most relevant to Blomkvist and Salander beside and within one another. Because of this there's always a steady change in the environment visually, and this alone makes for a free-flowing and entertaining narrative. In addition to this the details most important to the central investigation are compiled neatly as opposed to mimicking Larsson intricately fabricated and hardscrabble elaborations. This consequently makes the “twists” a little less of surprise - and the pieces systemically and conveniently fall in a line like dominoes - but Fincher’s delivery is sound, stable, and unquestionably satisfactory when all is said and done.
Making entertainment out of 672 pages of hard text is no easy task nor is capturing the nature of work that taps into themes and subject matter described as mature and equally disturbing.
Fincher has a power of sorts: the ability to wield and harness evil without mindlessly relishing in its influence or unintentionally embellishing it. In simplest terms 'GWTDT (2011)’ Is another occasion for Fincher to arrive at - and fortunately for us he's always up to the challenge.
The movie focuses upon Blomkvist and Salander investigating the rich industrialist family of the Vangers which turns into a hunt for a serial killer. The movie goes into all the different parts of the Vangers who turn out to be a very dysfunctional family. The mystery is slowly unraveled and goes in unexpected directions which keeps the viewer guessing.
The plot gets very twisted and goes into the dark side of humanity. It takes a strong stomach to watch the results. The abuse Lisbeth faces for example, is graphic. The exploration of the underside of people is also one of its strengths as it doesn’t sugar coat what some are capable of.
Another highlight is that Fincher and Rooney Mara really captured the essence of Lisbeth Salander. The original Swedish version never got the anti-social, punk rock characteristics. Mara on the other hand does it perfectly. She’s uncomfortable around people. When she talks its sharp and direct. She has little respect for her authority.
The one drawback is the extended ending. After the case is solved Blomkvist and Salander return to Wenerstrom. That whole section could have been cut.
Otherwise, if you feel like a look into the evil individuals are capable of enclosed within a murder mystery Girl With A Dragon Tattoo should be at the top of your list.
C
I like detective stories and this movie was great at that.
REALIZED HOW MUCH BETTER THE DANIEL CRAIG VERSION WAS. WITH BREATHTAKING SHOTS OF SWEDEN THE PLOT IS SO MUCH MORE FAST PACED AND ALL THE PERFORMANCES ARE STELLAR. THE FIRST THREE BOOKS WERE MASTERPIECES; YOU CAN REALLY IGNORE THE SUBSEQUENT THREE. HOWEVER, THE FIRST FILM , I.E. GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, AMD ESPECIALLY THE BOOK ARE THE FINEST, AND MOST THRILLING. EVEN IF YOU SEE THE MOVIE FIRST, THE BOOK IS SO VERY WORTH READING.
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I've watched this one and I thought it was okay but I'll be passing it on, I prefer the first three originals so I'll be sticking with them.
Sony Pictures Entertainment began development on the film in 2009. It took the company a few months to obtain the rights to the novel, while recruiting Zaillian and Fincher. The casting process for the lead roles was exhaustive and intense: Craig faced scheduling conflicts and a number of actresses were sought for the role of Lisbeth Salander. The script took over six months to write, which included three months of analyzing the novel.
Pre-release screenings occurred in London, New York City and Stockholm. Critics gave the film favorable reviews, applauding its dark, grim tone and there was praise for the performances of Mara and Craig. With a production budget of $90 million, the film grossed $232.6 million over its theatrical run. In addition to being included in the best-of lists in several publications, the film was a candidate for numerous awards, ultimately winning nine accolades including an Academy Award for Best Film Editing
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