You need to watch the original

Rating: 3/10 (6 March 2012)

Okay but nothing compared to the original.
Whilst watching this American version I kept finding excuses to go make a cup of tea or toilet or something. This never happens in the original and I have watched it countless times for its sheer brilliance.
Once you watch the original, you will find it hard to like this version. I don't blame the cast. They tried. But I found it hard to believe they were Swedish. They spoke quickly and the new scenes just didn't work for me. They didn't fit into their roles. And i'm not just talking about the lead characters. The only good character was lisbeth's guardian as he didn't talk. It just lacked the finesse of the first film.
If you haven't yet watched the original then you are missing out on a great film.