Original and Remake both are great movies

Rating: 9/10 (25 July 2015)

"What's the point of making a remake? If the story is plot dependant? that is simply taking the subtitle of the original movie" That's what I thought about a remake before I watched this, I always assume that the remake always worse than the original.
Oh but boy, I was wrong. You can still make a remake that is better than the original, even if the story is plot dependant. David Fincher remake of Girl With Dragon Tattoo proofs me wrong.
When I started watching the US remake of Girl With Dragon Tattoo, I know I won't get any surprise since I have watched the original.
I thought it would have taken the pleasure, well maybe I would enjoy it more if I haven't watched the original.
But I still having a good time watching the remake, even without major surprises.
OK here are good things about the remake (ignoring the fact that they don't speak Swedish?): THE CASTS (I like it) The casts is closer to what I imagine what the characters would be Lisbeth Salander supposed to be in her 22 in this movie, and Mara obviously better cast than Rapace, she is closer to that age.
Blomkvist supposed to be bit playboy in the book, which is why Craig is a better cast than the Sweden cast.
THE PLOT CHANGES I kinda feel 50:50, about the fact that Fincher changed some of the plot.I like the daughter visiting, gave Blomkvist clue instead Lisbeth gave him clue because she still stalked his laptop, which is weird.
I don't like the Harriet/Anita plot changed. It just feel bit weird. When the Harriet revealed her self, I thought what the hell. There is major plot hole there.
I honestly felt less thrill in the remake, but maybe it's because I have watched the original.
OTHER ASPECTS The cinematography and the score, I think both are great. Can't compare them.
OVERALL The remake is equally good with the original. There are some improvement here and there. Worth watching even if you have watched the original.