BORING, the Swedish was far more captivating and Noomi was a FAR better Lisbeth

Rating: 7/10 (19 March 2012)

I wanted to like this movie I truly did but it just can not compare with the Swedish film. Everyone has their own opinion but to me this film was lacking and I could not stay focused as opposed to its Swedish counter part which I couldn't take my eyes off of. 1st is Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander she gave an OK performance I believe that they were many other actress that could have done a better job. Noomi Rapace (the original Lisbeth) owned the role one of the most captivating performances I have ever seen! People say this version is closer to the book and in some aspects it is! But it's a boring movie. I'm an American I love American cinema, I don't mind read subtitles but I'd rather not have to. Believe me when I say the Swedish version has a better dialog, a way better cast and is overall a much better story. I'm sorry for the fans of this film but there was truly no need to remake this story after the Swedish people did an excellent job transform a book from their nation into film. Two thumbs down for me