The Swedish version was far superior.

Rating: 1/10 (5 January 2013)

First off, I admit that I am biased. I prefer foreign and indie films. This version was atrocious. Anita's turning out to actually be Harriet was ridiculous and didn't explain why the flower presses postmarks came from all kinds of places around the globe. Lisbeth opening up to Mikael doesn't follow her character at all. The rape scene wasn't as graphic, I suppose in deference to its puritan audience.
Of course I expected differences, but I didn't expect to be as disappointed as I was. Even Miriam was treated in the film as a new, casual affair. And while I <3 me some Robin Wright, her accent was unconvincing, to say the least.
A positive thing I can say for this version is that Blomkvist's daughter was kept in and did make the contribution to his investigation that she made in the book. Also, the scenery was lovely.