I have been eyeing this book, THE GIRL WITH A DRAGON TATTOO by Stieg Larson in National Bookstore for quite some time. You could sense a book is good just by the look of it. Yes, as a matter-of-fact, some books can be judged by its cover. But unfortunately, I never got to read any of Stieg Larson's Millennium Trilogy: The Girl With A Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played Fire or The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest.
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But due to its literary success, it is without question that there will be movie versions of the book. In 2009, a movie version was done in Sweden played by Michael Nyqvist playing Michael Blomkvist, while Noomi Rapace played the protagonist Lisbeth Salander. And after which, a Hollywood remake was done with Daniel Crag as the disgraced journalist Michael Blomkvist and Rooney Mara as the spunky computer hacker Lisbeth Salander.
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I watched the Hollywood version and I say, "This is such a kick-ass movie! I love it." Mysteries, forensic psychology and strong female figures are of great interests to me and all of which are address in this film. You get drawn in by the mystery that Blomkvist was employed to solve (that later he got help from computer hacker/brilliant research assistant Salander).
Rooney Mara was a revelation in the movie. She definitely deserves the Oscar nomination for her role in this movie. Several actresses were considered for this role namely, Carrey Mulligan and Scarlett Johanssen. But in the end Rooney Mara was picked for this role. But who is Rooney Mara? What were her other body of works? You will be surprised to know that she is the same girl who played Erica Albright, the girl who dumbed Mark Zuckenburg in the movie, The Social Network! What a big difference, right?!
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Most of the critics praised Rooney Mara for her fabulous acting and total commitment to the role. Variety described her performance as' hypnotic'. I couldn't agree more. She totally kicked seriously butt in the movie. How would you ever know that from playing a preppy college girl role, she can pull out a bisexual, angst-driven, smart and moody feminist. The producers of the film made the right call for packing her. Women with a lot of piercings, a constant sulking facial expression and a hard-core boyish demeanor before would pass off as weird to some people but now are portrayed in a different light as cool strong chicks.
I commend the director David Fincher for making a dark entertaining film version of the celebrated book. But this movie should come in a big bold warning. It is not one for the kids. They should stay away from this one. It has a lot of nudity, violence, sex scenes, gore and brutality. As for me, I couldn't wait to see the next movie installment. Go go girl power, Lisbeth Salander!
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I want to read the book and watch this movie too! I'm eyeing for this too! :) Asked a friend to give this to me as a gift.
ReplyDeleteI believe i currently got an ebook of this but I havent still gotten to read it. But I love the movie. I think it kick- ass, literally, hehe. But my sister and boyfriend doesnt share my sentiments. They think its boring, hehe. Let me know what you think of the film.. You might agree with me... Or not.. Hehe
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