Forty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared. Her body was never found, but her uncle, Henrik Vanger, is convinced that it was murder and that the killer is one of his own family. He employs disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist and tattooed, genius computer hacker Lisbeth Salander to to investigate. But the case takes a dangerous and sinister turn that those involved never imagined.
First and foremost I have to say that I am a big believer in reading the books before you see the movies. In movies, they tend to cut and crop things, and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo was no exception.
Forty years ago Harriet Vanger disappeared. Although her body was never found, her uncle Henrik Vanger, is convinced that she was murdered and that the killer is a member of his own family. With Harriet's disappearance occupying one hundred percent of his mind, Henrik employs disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist and tattooed, genius computer hacker Lisbeth Salander to investigate the mystery. As Lisbeth and Mikael stumble upon a clue that links Harriet's disappearance to a string of mysterious and gruesome murders, the plot thickens and soon the investigation takes a downhill turn towards the dangerous and sinister.
I have to say that music played a major part in this movie. It made the dramatic and sinister scenes all the more moving and I found myself quivering with anticipation whenever there were long drawn-out crescendos. Very sinister and very thrilling.
Noomi Rapace is Lisbeth Salander, the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo herself. She was absolutely perfect. Aggressive, violent, full of anger, but also with feeling. She played the part wonderfully. Exactly as I'd pictured Lisbeth.
Michael Nygvist is Mikael Blomkvist. He was brilliant. A truly talented actor. You were right there screaming along with him in this movie. Feeling the rush of excitement whenever he found a new clue. As I have said before, it's now about how the actor looks, but what he or she can make you feel.
Built on a constantly twisting and turning story, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo was a wonderful ride. It was thrilling, chilling, shocking, and completely, totally, and one hundred percent engaging. I could not take my eyes of the screen (granted because it has English subtitles and I didn't want to miss anything). It's a must-see flick, but I do recommend reading the book first.
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