Superb Scandinavian crime drama

Rating: 9/10 (24 March 2017)

As someone who went into this film having neither read the book or seen the English version, I thought this was an outstanding piece of filmmaking. This is exactly what I want from a crime drama - mystery, tension, suspense and unpredictability. This story has it all.
The acting is superb, the film is very well-paced and the 2hr 30 running length is never felt. It keeps you guessing right until the end and most importantly, the story remains realistic and doesn't get overly carried away as many in this genre have a habit of doing.
I'm a big fan of Scandinavian crime dramas and this is another from the top drawer. A thoroughly enjoyable and extremely well made movie.