Superb film

Rating: Null/10 (13 October 2011)

This is an excellent movie with a standalone plot, so that you wouldn't necessarily have to plan to watch parts 2 and 3 of "The Girl" trilogy. The plot contains mystery, suspense, action, and closure.
The two main actors, Rapace and Nyqvist, do such a great job of creating characters that that you might come to know and like that you might feel compelled to follow them into parts 2 and 3; if so, you should plan on watching both of those, as 2 leads right into 3.
The supporting actors are supportive, and the bleak winter Swedish landscape contributes to the pleasurable and menacing tone of the film.
One of the most enjoyable movies that I have treated myself to, after reading the excellent books. I should add that this movie contains "very mature" themes.