Some of that comes through in the musical choices. Blomkvist even uses a magnifying glass take that, Robert Downey Jr./Sherlock Holmes! Fincher knows how to parcel out the thrills, and even though much of this remake is shot-for-shot (or at least scene-for-scene) it’s different enough to allow him to put his own stamp on the story. ![]() Watching Blomkvist and Salander comb through newspaper files and track down elderly maybe-witnesses in a stunningly bleak Nordic winter setting is an immensely satisfying cinematic comfort food, taking the edge off some of the film’s more visceral moments. Amid the clutter of Henrik’s decades-old files he finds a string of names and numbers written in the dead girl’s hand, and a old photograph in which she seems to be staring fearfully at someone across the street, just as someone beside her is snapping a photo. When Blomkvist learns that someone’s been electronically peering over his shoulder, he shows up at Lisbeth’s door – love her profane nightwear – and convinces her to help crack the case. He forces all manner of indignity on her, until she fights back with a stunning combination of Taser, spy cam and tattoo gun, putting him firmly in his place. Diminutive but dangerous in her platform boots and multiple piercings, Lisbeth would probably cause Johnny Rotten to lower his gaze and maybe cross the street.īranded a ward of the state (something to do with kicking a hornets’ nest and playing with fire), Lisbeth must make regular appearances before Jabba the Civil Servant (Yorick van Wageningen). In either case, Blomkvist has been vetted by Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), an unorthodox computer hacker though if anyone can find an orthodox one in the movies, please let me know. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. ![]() Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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