The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (english version)

Peregrine · 06-01-2011, 02:41 AM

The trailer for the new David Fincher version of this movie is out - possibly leaked, more likely planted - I wish they had used Noomi Rapace to play Lisbeth Salander like in the original movies, but otherwise this trailer is so fantastic.

Logan · 06-01-2011, 08:52 AM

I was surprised at how well the Swedish version captured the book (both in terms of characters and in just following the story). Streamed it from Netflix based on the recommendations here.

jeff061 · 06-01-2011, 09:18 AM

Looks like they pulled it down. So they left it up for several days as it brought in tons of buzz then pulled it down. Siding with it being planted.

Anyways, looked really good and I love the cover of The Immigrant Song.

Peregrine · 06-01-2011, 09:22 AM

Found another link to it.

jeff061 · 06-01-2011, 09:29 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/f...er-leaked.html

PackerFanatic · 06-01-2011, 10:13 AM

I really want to read the book before the movie, but with a bunch of other books I have in line first, I am not sure that is going to happen. Is the book good?

Peregrine · 06-01-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PackerFanatic

I really want to read the book before the movie, but with a bunch of other books I have in line first, I am not sure that is going to happen. Is the book good?

I enjoyed the whole series quite a bit.

spleen1015 · 06-01-2011, 10:33 AM

Question for those that have read the books.

I read the author's wiki page yesterday. It says that he originally planned 10 books. Since he died, that obviously isn't going to happen.

Is this trilogy complete or am I going to be left hanging at the end of book 3?

I don't like the idea of reading 1/3 of a story and never getting the other 2/3.

My hope is that is not the case.

Peregrine · 06-01-2011, 10:41 AM

It is complete in a trilogy - I had never heard of the 10 books idea.

fpres · 06-01-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Peregrine

I wish they had used Noomi Rapace to play Lisbeth Salander like in the original movies

I agree with you there. Also, I would've liked to have seen Stellan Skarsgård (instead of Daniel Craig) playing Mikael Blomkvist.

The Swedish version leaves some huge shoes for the Amercian version to fill. It'll be interesting to see if they pull it off.

OldGiants · 06-01-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Peregrine

It is complete in a trilogy - I had never heard of the 10 books idea.

I've read that the ten book plan was a 'Violence Against Women' project Larsson wanted to write. No evidence any of the 'Tattoo' characters being in the books, however.

Fortunately, the three books he did finish are a complete cycle. And well worth reading.

chesapeake · 06-03-2011, 11:08 AM

I finished the thrid book about 2 months ago. They are very entertaining page-turners. It is all tied up neatly at the end. Some of the violence is pretty disturbing, however, so be warned.

cougarfreak · 06-03-2011, 12:49 PM

Once you get past the first 50-70 pages of book one, you can't put them down. Good series.

Mac Howard · 06-03-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

Question for those that have read the books.

I read the author's wiki page yesterday. It says that he originally planned 10 books. Since he died, that obviously isn't going to happen.

Is this trilogy complete or am I going to be left hanging at the end of book 3?

I don't like the idea of reading 1/3 of a story and never getting the other 2/3.

My hope is that is not the case.

I've only read the first book so far and it's complete. It's not necessary to read the later books for the first to close acceptably. I get the impression it's three books not a book in three (or ten) parts.

Draft Dodger · 06-03-2011, 09:53 PM

I've only seen the (Swedish) movies.

first one was very, very good. personally, I could have done without the 2nd two.

Ryan S · 06-04-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac Howard

I've only read the first book so far and it's complete. It's not necessary to read the later books for the first to close acceptably. I get the impression it's three books not a book in three (or ten) parts.

From what I remember, the first book tells a complete story, but the second and third books cover one large story.

Draft Dodger · 06-04-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan S

From what I remember, the first book tells a complete story, but the second and third books cover one large story.

yes

Mac Howard · 06-04-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan S

From what I remember, the first book tells a complete story, but the second and third books cover one large story.

Thanks, I shall remember that when I come to read the others. Sorry if I misled anyone.

BYU 14 · 12-27-2011, 01:20 AM

Saw this tonight and really enjoyed it. Kept me interested the entire time and I loved the characters.

I have not read the books or seen the Swedish version of the movie, for those who have how would you say it stacks up? Definitely thinking about getting the books now.

tyketime · 12-27-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BYU 14

Saw this tonight and really enjoyed it. Kept me interested the entire time and I loved the characters.

We also saw it last night. We both thought it was intense and very entertaing. But we have a question regarding the end of the movie:

Spoiler

BYU 14 · 12-27-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tyketime

We also saw it last night. We both thought it was intense and very entertaing. But we have a question regarding the end of the movie:

Spoiler

stevew · 01-12-2012, 07:51 AM

Watched the entire trilogy over the last couple days. Wondering if there is much reason to watch the english version. I thought that Dragon Tattoo was a really good movie, but the last two were merely okay. Noomi really could use a boob job IMO.

stevew · 01-12-2012, 09:27 PM

Delayed Dola

The German muscle guy(Neidermayer) really needs to play Jaws in a bond movie. Homeboy is huge.

PackerFanatic · 01-12-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Watched the entire trilogy over the last couple days. Wondering if there is much reason to watch the english version. I thought that Dragon Tattoo was a really good movie, but the last two were merely okay. Noomi really could use a boob job IMO.

To be fair, that fits the character of Salander perfectly (granted, I am only about 4/5ths of the through the first book, but they make reference to her small chest quite often)

fortheglory · 01-12-2012, 11:08 PM

How is this film? Is it worth seeing in the theatre, or can it wait for on demand?

BYU 14 · 01-13-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fortheglory

How is this film? Is it worth seeing in the theatre, or can it wait for on demand?

I haven't seen the foreign versions, so I don't know if that would have changed my opinion, but I think it is definitely worth seeing in the theater, if your apprehensive catch a matinee, but I found the movie to be very enjoyable.

DanGarion · 01-13-2012, 11:06 AM

This movie is not safe for children.

tyketime · 01-13-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

This movie is not safe for children.

HUGE +1

06-01-2011, 09:18 AM	#3
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Looks like they pulled it down. So they left it up for several days as it brought in tons of buzz then pulled it down. Siding with it being planted. Anyways, looked really good and I love the cover of The Immigrant Song. __________________

06-01-2011, 09:29 AM	#5
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/f...er-leaked.html __________________

06-03-2011, 12:49 PM	#13
cougarfreak College Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Out of Grad School Hell :)	Once you get past the first 50-70 pages of book one, you can't put them down. Good series. __________________ “I don’t like the Cubs,” Joey Votto said. “And I’m not going to pat anybody with a Cubs uniform on the back."

06-03-2011, 09:53 PM	#15
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I've only seen the (Swedish) movies. first one was very, very good. personally, I could have done without the 2nd two. __________________ Mile High Hockey

01-13-2012, 11:06 AM	#27
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	This movie is not safe for children. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

06-01-2011, 08:52 AM	#2
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I was surprised at how well the Swedish version captured the book (both in terms of characters and in just following the story). Streamed it from Netflix based on the recommendations here.

06-01-2011, 09:22 AM	#4
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	Found another link to it.

06-01-2011, 10:13 AM	#6
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I really want to read the book before the movie, but with a bunch of other books I have in line first, I am not sure that is going to happen. Is the book good?

06-01-2011, 10:33 AM	#8
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Question for those that have read the books. I read the author's wiki page yesterday. It says that he originally planned 10 books. Since he died, that obviously isn't going to happen. Is this trilogy complete or am I going to be left hanging at the end of book 3? I don't like the idea of reading 1/3 of a story and never getting the other 2/3. My hope is that is not the case.

06-01-2011, 10:41 AM	#9
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	It is complete in a trilogy - I had never heard of the 10 books idea.

06-03-2011, 11:08 AM	#12
chesapeake College Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, VA	I finished the thrid book about 2 months ago. They are very entertaining page-turners. It is all tied up neatly at the end. Some of the violence is pretty disturbing, however, so be warned.

12-27-2011, 01:20 AM	#19
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Saw this tonight and really enjoyed it. Kept me interested the entire time and I loved the characters. I have not read the books or seen the Swedish version of the movie, for those who have how would you say it stacks up? Definitely thinking about getting the books now.

01-12-2012, 07:51 AM	#22
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Watched the entire trilogy over the last couple days. Wondering if there is much reason to watch the english version. I thought that Dragon Tattoo was a really good movie, but the last two were merely okay. Noomi really could use a boob job IMO.

01-12-2012, 09:27 PM	#23
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Delayed Dola The German muscle guy(Neidermayer) really needs to play Jaws in a bond movie. Homeboy is huge.

01-12-2012, 11:08 PM	#25
fortheglory Mascot Join Date: Dec 2010	How is this film? Is it worth seeing in the theatre, or can it wait for on demand?

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