As I haven't read any of the Stieg Larsson books I can't judge how well the adaption to screen was handled, but as a movie in it's own right, it is really, really good. Very dark and brutally upfront, which make some scenes really hard to watch, so definitely not suited for everybody. But if you like a well constructed plot and mystery, this one stays interesting and suspenseful until the end. In my opinion, this movie should be watched in Swedish with subtitles, as the Swedish actors are delivering a spot on performance.

The original title of the film is Män Som Hatar Kvinnor.

Loved the extended version, superior than the remake…

Based on the acclaimed novel, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a provocative noir thriller. The story follows disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist as he turns to a computer hacker in order to help him investigate the 40-year-old case of the disappearance/murder of a wealthy tycoon’s granddaughter. The film does a particularly good job at creating an air of mystery, and at building suspense and tension as the investigation unfolds. The dark themes in the material are also handled impressively well. Additionally, Noomi Rapace gives an extraordinary performance that carries a sense of ambiguity and danger. While deeply disturbing, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a compelling film that’s full of thrills.

the movie is entertaining and interesting to watch