Customer Ratings & Reviews

I throuht she was going to be kicking butt. She was just solving a cold case with an author of news paper firm

The UK version were way better, but this is okay. Wish Craig would have done more.

It takes about an hour and a half to get good, but the last twenty minutes are good enough for three stars.

A movie you have to watch a couple of times to appreciate how good it is.

I didn't realize this wasn't the original but it was still enjoyable.

not much continuity. jumped around too much. not recommend.

THIS IS GOOD FOR ENTERTAINMENT . GOOD TO PASS THE DAY OR AN AFTERNOON.

Good story and acting. Picture and sound quality are great.

This is a good movie u just have to get really into it

See the originals. By far superior. This may be a good movie if I hadn't seen the originals.

movie was slow moving and had many objectionable parts

When I got the DVD, the case appeared new, but just plastic covered (no special tamper proof). Inside was a bootleg copy of the movie, with title written on disk with black marker. I could not believe I got this from Best Buy.

Boring! Does not keep attention like Swedish one..

Just Vulgar. I'm no prude, but this film was so disgusting, I am a little concerned about the state of society now that I have learned how popular this story has become.

Might have been better with someone other than Daniel Craig, but I doubt it. Just not good.

An investigation where there are no clues left to find, little if any cooperation from those around you, any of whom could be the killer you are looking for. What’s the plan? Is there one? Mikael Blomkvist (played by Daniel Craig) is co-owner and writer for Millennium magazine and has recently suffered a professional setback that could bankrupt him and his publication. An unscrupulous man with alleged criminal dealings has won a libel suit that might end his career. Soon after, however, Henrik Vanger (played by Christopher Plummer) makes him an offer. Find out who is responsible for the disappearance and likely death of his niece Harriet 40 years earlier. He also believes that whoever’s responsible is a member of his family. The family that lives on the same large estate they did during the disappearance and somehow manage to avoid speaking to each other. Blomkvist is promised a substantial salary in addition to evidence that will bring about the demise of the man who brought the libel suit against him. When he asks if he might employ a research assistant, Vanger’s (Plummer’s) lawyer recommends the woman who did the background check on Blomkvist before they hired him. A troubled loner with a peculiar appearance by the name of Lisbeth Salander (played by Rooney Mara). Now I have no doubt that the books on which this film and its 2009 Swedish language predecessor were based on are better than the movie. Not because I’ve read them. In actuality, I haven’t read a book since high school. But since people who do read the books first ALWAYS say that the book is better, than it must be the case. It couldn’t possibly be an effort on their part to sound and feel superior. Putting that aside, Craig as Blomkvist was a surprisingly wise choice and Plummer, along with others, make for an intriguing, albeit despicable Vanger family. But the real star is Rooney Mara as the brilliant, beautiful, and unstable Lisbeth. Despite a few small roles in other films and guest appearances in numerous television series, Mara’s most recognized for her performance in The Social Network. That role was child’s play compared to Lisbeth. This is truly a breakout performance that, one would hope, could bring a slew of bigger roles and a long successful career.

Ok movie butt not as good as the original. Mara is good.

I have yet to see a David Fincher film that fails to impress. Each time he steps behind the camera he puts on a clinic (check out the 5 minute opening credits sequence to his film, Se7en - film students should have to watch this in their first year!) It doesn't hurt when you have top notch actors and great source material, which this film has - in abundance. Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander is mesmerizing. She totally immerses herself in the role, and although the other acting is terrific (nods to Daniel Craig and Christopher Plummer) Mara outshines everyone, in spite of her dark character. As with most Fincher efforts, this one comes with a supplemental package of bonus features that should satisfy even the biggest of fans. Housed in a gorgeous digipak case, this is one you will not regret picking up.

I watched the original Swedish verion of the trilogy a while ago and really enjoyed it. I never read the books so I am probably not getting the most out of the story but the movies are great. If you have seen the original girl with a dragon tattoo I would almost recommend passing on this version as it is very similar throughout. I almost felt like I was watching the same movie with english dubbing instead of captions at times. It is still a great story and the acting is good, so if you haven't seen the original, this is a good option to start you off on the trilogy. Even though the english version of the next two movies aren't out yet, you could watch this one and finish of the "Millenium" trilogy (Girl who played with Fire and the Girl who kicked the hornet's nest) with the Swedish versions of the films and not lose a step.

It was ok since I got this in a buy one get one free deal. The other movie was a Spiderman movie and they ended up being really cheap. Ok movies if you're into these. 1080p is ok.