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Originally Posted by scouse mac
You're right, a great film sometimes forgotten thanks to the success of Pans Labyrinth & The Orphanage. Good review d
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009). This Swedish thriller begins by crafting some character tension and then goes on to provide a rather meaty story. Unlike US flicks, it follows its own movie infrastructure, in effect placing moments of tension and resolve into its refreshing occupation, and the result is more than satisfying. At first the title seems a misnomer, but as the story builds up the titular character reveals her significance, and in fact earns her name in the limelight. The acting was stupendous all around, with some great names in the background playing roles that supported the two main protags instead of trying to outshine them. The characters, instead of being the typical caricatures found in film, instead are slowly revealed to be real people with believably difficult pasts, engaging the audience to root for them but not to be let down by the difficulty of their choices.The main theme of this flick is handled with care, and instead of insulting the viewer's intelligence it remains subtle enough for esteemed contemplation during and after its enjoyment. The technicalities are all handled with a polished professionalism, and the result is a flick that grabs the audience for the duration. Not a flick for every one, with compelling scenes that will disturb the sensitives in the crowd,
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a must see for champions of foreign cinema that are not put off by some grim scenarios.
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