Somewhat closer to the book and much more compelling

Rating: 8/10 (24 January 2012)

Well most of you probably read the book (or the trilogy even). It was and still is a bestseller, something that starts and ends a conversation over a short coffee break. An easy read, thrilling story and a Swedish touch, who could resist? David Fincher certainly couldn't. Thank you David Fincher for taking the matter seriously, as always.
The story follows the book better than the Swedish original, the characters are portrayed in a more thorough way, systematically so to say. This is a good thing of course and if you put Hollywood money aside, the biggest difference between the Swedish interpretation and the Fincher vision. The visuals are superb, the winter of Swedish north was revealed in such a way that even I felt the coldness (in my cozy little apartment) and the chill in my not so old bones.
My rating is a strong eight, I could be nine but I am still struggling with the casting choice for the Lisbeth Salander. I still believe the Noomi Rapace would be better, but you know what, if the Oscar goes to Rooney Mara, you will know that I am wrong (wouldn't be the first time). Anyway, a strong recommendation follows: watch this movie.