Swede film is no turnip

Rating: 8/10 (16 March 2010)

Like some of the other reviewers here, I thoroughly enjoyed this film. I haven't read the books but I will be reading them on the strength of this film. The film is dark yet brightly shot and directed. The main characters of Lisbeth and Micke are really well acted and very believable. I like to be shocked and scared and this film provided on both counts. It has a fair amount of adult content and sexual violence but this is totally relevant to the story and nature of Lisbeth's character. I can't wait for the second part, and if Hollywood do try to remake this then they'll have a lot to live up to..... Go and see it even if you're not fond of subtitled films.