CRIMINAL DRAMA AT ITS FINEST
If you’re the type of moviegoer who likes gripping suspense, you'd be happy to know that the film doesn't fall short on edge-of-your-seat scenarios. We’re talking sleuthing, and case solving in the digital era. Expect cameos from a bunch of Mac gadgets to help our heroes in their investigation. The movie’s mystery element will keep you guessing, and the odd couple pairing of these two damaged protagonists will keep you emotionally invested. As they search for the source behind the unnatural disappearance of these women, the characters will develop additional layers, bringing even more complexity to the plots thick twists and turns.
IT'S DAVID FINCHER
Music video director turned critically acclaimed movie director David Fincher is at the helm. If you aren’t aware of him yet, get familiar: He’s the same man behind Seven and The Game and the dude who made Brad Pitt and Edward Norton duke it out for Fight Club. More recently, he mirrored this generation’s addiction with the Internet and acceptance in The Social Network. Fincher is an artistic goldmine. His signature dark and brooding tone is always a cinematic experience.
GOTH CHICKS ROCK!
Yes, there is a chick involved–if your type is the Goth-garbed, pins-in-her-face, and emotionally injured kind. Rooney Mara, the actress who broke Mark Zuckerberg’s heart in The Social Network, finally gets a breakthrough role. Recently nominated both for a Best Actress Golden Globe and an Oscar for her job in this movie, Mara’s star is on the rise. Though her chances of nabbing gold come Academy night are slim, the positive reviews she’s been getting may possibly spawn two more sequels.
A SICK SOUNDTRACK
Nine Inch Nails front man Trent Reznor, who won an Oscar for his work with Fincher on The Social Network, teams up with him once again to bring ball-busting musical scoring to the movie. In collaboration with Reznor is Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ vocalist Karen O, and the mixes are nothing short of explosive. Listen to their haunting rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song.” The electric and infectious tunes are a fine compliment to the film.
EVEN SICKER SCENARIOS
For those who are faint of heart, and cannot handle heavy-handed violence, best wait for the censored version on TV (though we can’t promise that it won’t suck). The movie involves a lot of graphic scenes that might not be too easy on the eyes. Lisbeth is a character that must overcome adversities that most women may deem downright horrific, and the movie doesn’t scrimp on details. But for those of you who’ve read the novel and seen the Swedish original no doubt know, that in the end, no one messes with the girl with the dragon tattoo.
