Rating of
3/4
Solid Film, But See the Original
mitchellyoung - wrote on 02/14/12
Fincher's version of the Swedish film is competent and shrewdly directed for American audiences. I have to say, though, that I found the Swedish original to be superior, both in style and content. The update, while entertaining, effective, and well-done, doesn't really tread on much new territory. The best part of the film is Rooney Mara's fearless and dark portrayal of the nuanced Lisbeth Salander, which, I think, rivals Noomi Rapace's original performance. The atmospheric soundtrack by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross is also very effective.
