Doesn't compare to the original

Rating: 4/10 (21 June 2012)

The most important thing I can say is, just see the original Swedish movie. This one doesn't provide the same feeling as the original at all. Everything down to the score for the film is off. They aren't as clear when telling the story in this version either. Rooney, while learning the mannerisms and portraying Lisbeth to the best of her abilities just simply doesn't have the right look at all. She looks like a soft small child playing dress up rather than a worn abused yet tough young woman that Noomi Rapace portrays so well. Noomi has the sharp angular features that give her a tough serious look while Rooney is softer and sweeter looking. I probably won't watch the other U.S. versions once they come out. The Swedish version told the story right, created the environment for the story, and provided the feeling that made the movies so great.