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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

2009
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 32m
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Rated 16 Sep 2021
63
43rd
It's an intelligent and difficult watch but at least it's in Swedish.
Rated 16 Sep 2010
56
27th
Truly overrated. I guess for people, mainstream becomes avant-garde when it's non-English.
Rated 12 Dec 2015
92
84th
A fairly standard thriller made unique by its titular character.
Rated 07 May 2010
70
38th
Well-made, but the persistent misogynist violence displayed towards the female protagonist and women in general, while condemned, is difficult to handle. Also, the condemnation seems a bit over-reaching, as though the film feels it has to tell us that violence towards women is wrong because we otherwise wouldn't be able to figure that out.
Rated 11 Jul 2010
10
1st
Before its even clear what importance the female lead has in the story the audience has to endure several graphic and pointless rape scenes. This isn't high art, its "I Spit on Your Grave" with subtitles and goth fetishism masquerading as a feminist empowerment film. There is nothing new or groundbreaking in the main "mystey thriller" story either, just cliche montages of the main characters pouring over archives and decoding the usual conveniently placed answers.
Rated 07 Dec 2009
65
76th
The treatment is very hollywood for a Swedish movie, but it doesn't cut corners. The two leads were interesting for me all the way, -whodunnit- aspect is mediocre, luckily it's not central to the flow. Reccomended.
Rated 23 Jul 2012
40
23rd
A photo of the murder victim shows her looking in a different direction to everyone else in the picture so that means she must be looking at the killer? Really? Salander is an intriguing character, but that isn't enough to elevate this from being yet another humdrum murder mystery, complete with a predictable one-clue-leads-to-another narrative, exposition-heavy dialogue and a laughable Scooby Doo ending where the bad guy sits down and explains everything for our convenience. Very average.
Rated 22 Mar 2011
50
31st
I'm probably gonna get hollered at for saying this...but I was surprised by how utterly ordinary this was. And how grungy-looking. It's got the appearance of a straight-to-video potboiler and the plot of a Sunday night hunk o' Lifetime drivel. I'm assuming there's something about Larsson's prose that's appealing, because story-wise, Dan Brown has it all over this, and I hate Dan Brown. Rapace's a simmering, commanding presence, but this is disappointingly, aggressively unmemorable.
Rated 11 Apr 2011
65
28th
Pretty bland film with too many contrivances to make for a good mystery, not sure what all the fuss was about.
Rated 24 Apr 2011
71
10th
Yawn. Over-long, over-complex, over-predictable, run of the mill thriller. The theme of sadism, abuse and girl power rescues it from being complete dross but it has little to really make it stand out as a piece of cinema.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
71
61st
This is a basic crime drama, well done and well acted. What separates it from others is the damaged and vulnerable Lisbeth character. It gives you enough info that you feel like you getting to know her, but she is still mysterious. Her character is the value of this movie and I look forward to learning the character further in the next two films.
Rated 03 Nov 2010
10
9th
"You watch this slick, headache-inducing piece of trash in constant awe of how much lower it could possibly go." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 06 Jan 2012
85
86th
Swedish Hardy Boys
Rated 14 Jan 2012
9
90th
Rapace's Salander ranks among the best tough-as-hell female leads I have yet encountered, not only due to her physical attributes or bad-ass exploits, but mostly from the contrast drawn between her conscience-stricken demeanor and the vile nature of society's members. Some misfires aside, "TGWTDT" astounds with its engaging mystery and strong characters, cementing the old saying that revenge is indeed a dish best served cold.
Rated 13 Aug 2010
3
27th
Commandingly sadistic. It has its good parts (acting) but I found the direction poor. Sexual abuse/pain inflicting scenes just drag and grind you to a pulp so that you understand the message. Severe cuts needed to be made.
Rated 03 Jan 2010
79
82nd
This movie gave much extra for understanding of the second film. Very good acting and story, but did not quite reach the level of the next part. I do not know if I'd feel different if I saw stories in right order.
Rated 12 May 2010
85
89th
Don't watch this movie expecting a original detective story, because then you'll miss the point. This is a character piece with a few flaws in execution (contrived 'clues'), which don't matter very much since it focuses so much on psychological aspects. A great female lead and realistically gritty atmosphere will make it worth your time!
Rated 20 Jul 2010
79
55th
Noomi Rapace! A little dynamite. Although she doesn't match the Salandar's physical attribute, she literally carries the movie on her very thin shoulders. But she is not the only reason to watch this gritty and complex movie which turns out to be a faithful adaptation of the classic first instalment of the Millenium Series. Michael Nyqvist as the horribly miscast Blomkvist does manage to bring sincerity in his portrayal.
Rated 31 Oct 2010
50
27th
featuring fine examples of much spoofed "detective investigation montages", a dike hacker (toting a macbook nonetheless), a very loosely woven plot (due to runtime constrictions) and unrelated rape scenes that could be totally omitted, the girl with the dragon tattoo scores my "overrated foreign movie of the year" award comfortably. didn't read the book, it may be bee's knees, as for the movie, sorry, no cigar.
Rated 09 Mar 2010
80
87th
I like it
Rated 15 Jul 2010
80
84th
I really liked this Swedish film about a young female hacker and a male journalist researching the 40 year old disappearance of a 16 year old girl. Great acting from the two leads, superb tension and some nasty surprises. The pacing is a little slow at times, and the ending that holds your hand and spells everything out is too long, but the mystery unfolds in a very clever and satisfying fashion.
Rated 13 Nov 2011
70
79th
I am sure it loses something with translation but I found it engrossing at times, horrific at others and left me looking forward to the Fincher version.
Rated 24 Dec 2009
87
92nd
A quite non-ordinary crime investigation movie that delves deeper and darker as it progresses. Except some exaggerating scenes (imo), the movie had great cast and was very enjoyable.
Rated 24 Oct 2010
66
74th
A very good book adaptation. They made a few changes but mostly they worked well. Noomi Rapace does an amazing job as Lisbeth and Michael Nyqvist is great too. Recommended if you're looking for a good thriller.
Rated 02 Mar 2011
59
61st
Suffers from feeling rushed with the labyrinthine Larsson plot being crammed into two hours. And, on the surface, it isn't that compelling, resembling any number of detective or forensic serials that middle-aged people for some reason devour. What elevates it beyond average are Rapace's performance and the assault on Sweden's pretense of having reached the 'end of history' in regard to class warfare and women.
Rated 20 Sep 2011
60
33rd
W porownaniu do ksiazki bardzo przecietny, wyraznie slabszy od pierwowzoru. Kto jednak nie ma czasu albo ochoty na lekture, moze obejrzec, film broni sie kryminalna intryga.
Rated 01 Jan 2012
4
55th
Really a very different pace than the American one, mostly procedural and concerned with the mystery over the characters; which isn't necessarily bad. It's main faults lie in some actors not cutting it and some very boring production quality. And after seeing the vacant wretch that Lizbeth was in Fincher's (really don't care which is more faithful), it's hard to accept this version.
Rated 11 Feb 2010
90
79th
Stieg Larsson's books are great, his millenium trilogy reached cult status and what about the movies? The First one is great, dark, thrilling and gripping until the end, the second one is really disappointing, and the last part is okay, but too many action scenes annoy in perpetuity. I recommend you to read the books. The Movies are only a constrained alternative.
Rated 21 Dec 2011
35
32nd
I realized after the second rape that it wasn't much of a date movie.
Rated 06 Sep 2010
47
40th
Should have been called "THE GIRL WHO OVERPOWERS THIS WEAK PROCEDURAL."
Rated 10 Jun 2011
80
89th
For a thriller that goes over two hours in length, it managed to keep me entertained. It did get off to a weak start, and there was some padding that could have been removed, but once the plot kicks into high gear, the mystery that the two leads have to solve will keep you engaged. The characters are all interesting, and since not all that much is explained about them, we continually question their past, and what makes them who they are today. It's certainly something you should give a look.
Rated 02 Oct 2010
75
71st
Interesting mystery/crime drama that takes odd turns but is still predictable. It fulfills some typical cliches in the final third of the film which is disappointing after an intense first hour. The characters and situations might not be very believable but they are intriguing in their back story. The performances are strong throughout which is also commendable. Even though none of the sexual depictions are remotely appealing Rapace still manages to somehow come off as strangely attractive.
Rated 17 Jan 2011
40
11th
Couldn't care less.
Rated 19 Jun 2011
60
21st
Really? Nazis? We're still doing that?
Rated 05 Jul 2010
83
48th
At times, the oppression and the darkness seems overwhelming. Further, there are some things just don't make sense, but the characters and the acting are compelling enough to leave me interested in how this plays out in the other two movies.
Rated 26 Sep 2012
70
77th
Swedish version is closer to the book and gives more depth to the characters than the American version.
Rated 09 Mar 2010
75
77th
Nice modern Agatha Christie-like movie with a solid cast., though it lacks some of the graphic violence that gave the book a little edge.
Rated 08 Jul 2010
43
25th
I really enjoyed the two main characters in this. The character development was very well done. However, I was happy to have the ability to fast forward through the rape scene. The misogyny in this film is simply too pervasive for it to be enjoyable. I feel it was well-made, but it also did nothing that Klute didn't already do better, without making us sit through endless content on the murder and abuse of women.
Rated 25 Apr 2010
70
35th
The score was terrible.
Rated 03 May 2010
88
73rd
During the first hour or so this film seems nervous about its own execution. This is due to the fact it has a unique set of characters and is intelligent about the way it handles the plot. It really settles in nicely and when the film is over you are pleasantly surprised with the amount of ground it was able to cover and how richly these characters were developed. This is one of the most complete films i have seen for a long time and the American Version better not ruin the magic.
Rated 17 Sep 2011
83
94th
Undoubtedly the best that modern crime drama has to offer. "Dragon Tattoo" is nigh on perfect in every way, although the acting is more memorable than the story, with the only downside being that the average viewer will struggle to sit through it.
Rated 14 Feb 2017
76
69th
Complex and brooding mystery carried by strong understated performances and darkly intriguing if a bit perplexing tone. I watched the extended three hour cut and I have to say the running time and restrained style are a mixed blessing. At its best it feels well rounded and atmospheric, at its worst it feels stretched, overelaborated, tonally conflicting and TVish. Engaging and suspenseful story but a very difficult one to adapt into film. This is a competent and cool-headed effort though.
Rated 08 Jul 2010
91
95th
It's hard to imagine anyone other than Noomi Rapace in the role of Lisbeth. The casting is impeccable. The acting is near perfect. The direction is taut and the cinematography is top notch. There are some very "intense" scenes though, so it is not for everyone.
Rated 26 Apr 2010
60
47th
Yet ANOTHER thriller in which the villain has the hero helpless, and is about to kill him, but has to take the time to explain his whole evil scheme to him... which of course enables Mr. Hero to be rescued in the nick of time
Rated 29 Dec 2012
1
4th
RAWRRRR ABUSED HEROINE (WITH A MOTHERFUCKING NOSE RING BECAUSE BOY THIS BITCH IN PAIN) GARRRHHHH HOLOCAUST NYARRRRR MURDERRRRRRRRRR. oh and let's wrap it all up in a generic and dreary wallander-esque procedural with a 10 hour runtime and pretend to comment on patriarchal oppression while actually exploiting it for sensationalist kicks. that won't be laborious or transparent at all. oh did i mention the heroine is not quite a punk, not quite a goth, 'cause she's her own woman, man?
Rated 18 Jul 2010
70
60th
Maybe I'm just biased against these types of films because of the glut of the genre from Lifetime/Ashley Judd, but I don't see what all the supposed 'critical acclaim' was about. It's a perfectly acceptable whodunit, and doesn't fall into the usual moronic failings by these kinds of movies. Moreso, the camera work and cinematography is excellent, which certainly gives things a lift. Still, it's a generic murder mystery, and one that runs a bit long at that. MIldly recommended.
Rated 09 Jul 2010
83
56th
Tautly-directed, absorbing thriller with an excellent performance by Noomi Rapace in the title role. Rapace does what an actor should do in such a situation: she does not worry about whether the audience will like or understand her performance, but merely burrows deep inside the character and finds the Lisbeth in herself. As a result, she compels our attention, and our understanding and sympathy follow.
Rated 28 Jan 2012
75
68th
Didn't read the book, so I can't say anything about the adaption but altogether a good movie, doesn't get boring.
Rated 10 Nov 2013
64
27th
What kind of moron reveals details of the investigation to the suspect? Sitting in his house!
Rated 14 Jul 2010
93
83rd
Awesome stuff here, from a country that I wasn't expecting it from. Great acting from actors who fit right into my own perceptions of the characters based the novel. Nice editing and screenplay. A really well-made mystery, regardless of its origin. I'm afraid America is going to ruin it like it did to Vanilla Sky.
Rated 08 Sep 2011
6
70th
Tough to deny it's a bit overrated, but that certainly isn't to say it's anywhere close to bad. In fact, it's a solid little mystery/thriller with a great performance from Noomi Rapace, even if some of the mysteries are solved via somewhat cinematically dull hacking and internet searches. Some "whoa now!" violence too.
Rated 05 Feb 2012
70
72nd
Though is not as cinematographic and visually attractive as the later USA version, I still think this one (not rest of Swedish saga) has some merits. The best movie version Lisbeth Salander is here, not in USA, not in 2nd-3rd chapters, and without her this movie would be just a correct and dark crime investigation, but not specially new. Thinking Noomi Rapace makes a great Salander and the writer of the screenplay made a strong and interesting Salander, it makes a 50 movie look like a 70.
Rated 24 May 2012
77
66th
This movie really gets someone thinking. Minors shouldn't be allowed to watch it, many serious issues are mentioned here. The storyline is great, with many twists, byplays and well outlined mentality of the characters. Can't wait to see the rest of the trilogy!
Rated 23 Oct 2010
91
93rd
Inspection of a 40 year old case about a missing woman.
Rated 26 Oct 2010
75
66th
Far more engaging than the underwhelming novel it's based on. Nicely cast and paced.
Rated 09 Jul 2012
78
66th
The remake was tense, awesome, without reprieve. This one has the same plot line, but with a bunch of added junk that just slows it down. The only way that this tops the American remake is that Noomi Rapace has eyebrows, and--apparently--Rooney Mara does not.
Rated 29 Jan 2012
87
65th
Extended edition.
Rated 13 Mar 2012
83
93rd
Gripping, tense, intriguing, sadistic... Oplev's direction is straightforward and allows the story and acting to pull the weight. A good choice given the story he was given and the acting he got from this cast.
Rated 11 Jul 2012
80
77th
Good, but not as good as the Hollywood remake, which is actually unusual.
Rated 05 Dec 2013
86
84th
Plays like a Sherlock or Agatha Christie mystery in that it's a bit contrived and artificial, but still very engaging to watch. The subplots and side stories are pretty good too, and the performances give the film an extra edge. The darkness adds to the film's tone and strange energy, but it still holds a bit back. That's both a good thing and a bad thing. I think the film's impact might be stronger if it went darker and further, but I probably would enjoy it less were that the case.
Rated 18 Sep 2015
70
44th
Essentially kicked off the film adaption of the familiar book series with a bang, but then found plenty of places to fizzle as well. It knows it wants to deal with a lot, because there's a trilogy to work with here, and tries to compensate getting entrenched in story-mode with regular kicks of violence. However, the pacing can come across as awkward at times and perhaps the whole project was rushed from the get go.
Rated 07 Nov 2016
46
48th
This psychological artefact of the late 20th-century Western world presents a salad of villainy drawn from the headlines of the 1990s. By mistake, I saw the extended cut, rather than the theatrical release, which may explain why I thought it dragged in parts.
Rated 21 Feb 2012
50
53rd
Inferior to the american version in every way.
Rated 22 Apr 2010
80
78th
Riveting. Enjoyed it.
Rated 12 Oct 2010
48
4th
Somewhat hard to watch at parts up 'til mid-way through. Might adjust the score if I can stomach to finish watching it.
Rated 28 Apr 2012
80
79th
I watched the remake first and it's so similar that it's hard to compare the two, so I'll consider them equaly good really. The remake dwells on a few Lisbeth aspects more than this version, but going by running times this one may have a few extra character moments too. Both well worth a watch, found this easier to keep up with but that might be because it's technically a rewatch. Amazed by how much similarity there is between English and Swedish!
Rated 07 Jul 2012
91
70th
A strong mystery carried along by an amazing performance by Noomi Rapace. The story, melodramatic though it is, basically holds together, and the end result is a fascinating exploration of the old convention of social outcasts solving mysteries while remaining enigmas themselves.
Rated 10 Apr 2010
82
59th
Very good thriller out of Sweden. All the acting is very well done and the pacing is fairly good for a crime suspense movie, with a number of scenes to make you cringe or interest you coming early on to get your attention. This is definitely one to watch if you're into mysteries.
Rated 09 Oct 2011
87
89th
A compelling mystery thriller which takes the time to really tell a story and develop its characters enough to engage with them without them losing depth and mystique. Didn't need to be remade.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
80
58th
Swedish language version
Rated 10 Jan 2011
90
93rd
Gritty, uncompromising vision of masochistic compulsion wrapped in an equally-compelling murder-mystery. Michael Nyqvist and Noomi Rapace deserve every ounce of credit that comes to them; Nyqvist is one of Sweden's finest actors and now a wider audience can appreciate why. Complaints about the movie's supposedly "slow" pacing can mostly be ignored, as the pacing is a perfect companion to its dark, but powerfully-moving, theme. Maybe the ending spills too many beans, but that's a minor gripe.
Rated 26 Nov 2011
90
61st
Engaging movie, great balance between story and character development. Works very well as a thriller, but achieves much more. The ending is a bit on the long side.
Rated 17 Jan 2012
86
23rd
it was good but not the best movie
Rated 18 Jul 2013
81
80th
Lots to like about this and not too hurt by being seen after the remake either.
Rated 24 Apr 2012
9
76th
The American version has better visuals, but the Swedish version tells the overall story much, much better.
Rated 04 Jan 2015
68
40th
rewatch extended edition plus book reading x3
Rated 27 Mar 2010
77
49th
A solidly-constructed murder mystery, the only downside is that every second scene is a murder-by-numbers cliché seen before in any number of thrillers. The obligatory historical photos, obligatory newspaper research, obligatory code to crack, obligatory torture scene, and obligatory car chase. And frankly, it's hard to care about the detectives or their case. Conclusion: somewhat unoriginal and at least 20 minutes too long. And for some reason I now want to buy an Apple computer and a Kia car.
Rated 30 Aug 2010
90
72nd
Very good down-to-earth thriller.
Rated 27 Dec 2017
80
84th
I've read the book so I knew what was coming, but it was worth the watch.
Rated 28 Feb 2011
80
47th
I loved the procedural detective story. I disliked the revenge aspects.
Rated 20 Dec 2012
60
17th
Not bad- Rapace is excellent- but suffers from dumbing down the material.
Rated 27 Apr 2010
79
66th
Surprisingly good
Rated 18 Dec 2010
71
70th
There is plenty to enjoy in this engaging and well performed thriller. Its main strength is the involving and entertaining plot, as well as the two fine lead performances. That said the direction itself is nothing to get too excited about. Despite feeling quite well paced in my opinion, there are some odd moments of editing here, and little cinamatography or photography that will excite. Soild, but lacking directorial class.
Rated 27 Sep 2013
83
43rd
Such a terrible shame Noomi Rapace couldn't be the star in Fincher's version(s). Unlike my GF I think the Hollywood $$$ & Fincher's great skills make the US remake better in almost every respect (except messing with the ending). However, not using the actress who defined the role, speaks perfectly good English (See Sherlock Holmes II, Prometheus etc) and is (to me) prettier than her replacement, was a travesty. Missed opportunity to make GwDT Fincher's best ever. Why did that happen?
Rated 31 Jul 2010
95
93rd
Brilliant film.Full of intrigue.
Rated 01 Feb 2012
3
24th
Why anyone would prefer the Swedish version over the American version is a mystery to me.
Rated 22 Jul 2015
70
59th
I watched the extended version. The Hollywood guys nailed it right and made it crisper in 2011.
Rated 07 Mar 2010
80
80th
Solid femi-thriller. Turns out that Swedish men are murderous wife beating nazi scum. Can't say I'm surprised: Systembolaget does that to people.
Rated 08 Feb 2012
8
82nd
The Fincher remake was definitely better, mainly because the climax was done so much better, but this was still a good film. Some of the acting was better in this then the remake, some of it worse. You could say that about nearly every aspect though. A good story, hard to mess up, interested to see where else it goes.
Rated 17 Sep 2009
7
70th
Very good.
Rated 01 Feb 2010
85
39th
a great movie if you havent read the book; still the acting is dead on
Rated 25 May 2010
70
54th
Well executed film, but plot is pretty average with one nice post-climactic exception.
Rated 16 Aug 2010
88
63rd
date viewed: 8/12/10. nyqvist is very good and rapace is fantastic...can't wait to see parts two and three in the series....dark and gritty but highly recommended!
Rated 24 May 2012
50
28th
Blah. Following the book so closely was a bad idea imo.
Rated 14 Feb 2012
71
19th
tl:dr
Rated 08 Mar 2018
88
98th
Män som hatar kvinnor
Rated 23 Dec 2011
40
1st
Slick thriller with an ugly misogynist streak. The over-the-top retribution for sexual violence does not justify the relish with which it is portrayed. The more I think about this film, the less I like it.
Rated 30 Dec 2011
1
4th
Worse than it's American counterpart in every single way(acting, direction, film score, etc.). Not even comparing the two this film still is a mess
Rated 21 Aug 2017
84
62nd
Such a terrible shame Noomi Rapace couldn't be the star in Fincher's version(s). Unlike my lady, I think the Hollywood $$$ & Fincher's great skills make the US remake better in almost every respect (except messing with the ending). However, not using the actress who defined the role, speaks perfectly good English (See Sherlock Holmes II, Prometheus etc) and is (to me) prettier than her replacement, was a travesty. Missed opportunity to make GwDT Fincher's best ever. Why did that happen?
Rated 22 Nov 2009
59
44th
too hollywoodish in patches.

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