Beautifully brutal and intensely exciting

Rating: 10/10 (23 January 2012)

As a fan of the Swedish Millennium trilogy based on the Stieg Larsson's works, I wasn't very happy when I learned that Hollywood got the rights to do American version of the book. I thought that they will ruin the original film like they did with Let The Right One In. Boy, I was wrong. I wasn't expecting much when I sat to watch the American version of the book, but as the story evolved, I was mesmerized by the vision of the director, David Fincher, of the events. It was more brutal than the original Swedish film and much more intense and clearer. People could actually follow the storyline of the film without having read the book first. The flash backs of the the past were very good touch, I think. And although I still prefer Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth, I think Rooney Mara did a really great job and her performance is not one that you'll forget any time soon after you've watched the film. Noomi Rapace is darker and more manly, and Rooney Mara looks very fragile and gentle, but in spite of that she managed to look very dangerous and like a lunatic, which is something that only a great actress can manage to do. As of Mikael Blomkvist, Daniel Craig was better than Michael Nyqvist, in almost anyway. I only liked the way Michael Nyqvist managed to look like a frighten little child when he was hurt in the woods, in spite of the size of him. Daniel did managed to act that scene also good, but in his own special way. All I want to say is - WOW! I am pleasantly surprised by Hollywood and I think they did a great job making this film. It's beautifully brutal and intensely exciting. If you want trills, chills and enjoy a good story, don't you dare miss to watch this one. Definitely worth the time! Awesome job!