tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post1389097904495115727..comments2024-01-26T07:19:01.011-05:00Comments on FilmMattic: Movie Review: The Girl With The Dragon TattooFilmMattichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-83748225123042174182012-01-30T23:33:21.182-05:002012-01-30T23:33:21.182-05:00Zodiac and Seven are superb. We've talked at l...Zodiac and Seven are superb. We've talked at length about our incontrovertible love for both on Twitter, so I won't bore you with redundancy. But, since you enjoyed both films (which exude that Fincher-esque aura of impenetrable darkness), I suspect you will thoroughly enjoy this film. <br /><br />Please let me know what you think once you've finished the novels and watched the films. I'm always keen to read your luminous interpretation. <br /><br />Thanks, Mel!FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-613932456904679892012-01-30T23:30:08.476-05:002012-01-30T23:30:08.476-05:00Thanks for comment, Alex.
I have not seen the ori...Thanks for comment, Alex.<br /><br />I have not seen the original, but from what I've read, Fincher's version does embrace Larsson's novel enthusiastically (as did the Swedish version). That probably intimates a strong sense of compatibility between the two versions.FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-19456173895160649002012-01-30T23:27:26.990-05:002012-01-30T23:27:26.990-05:00It's fair to say you enjoyed it a tad more tha...It's fair to say you enjoyed it a tad more than I, but the fact is we both left the theater impressed. Fincher cultivates mood and atmosphere with tremendous effectiveness. The end result was a visceral jolt, the type of reaction I love to embrace because I find myself ruminating on the film long after the end credits roll. <br /><br />Haha! You're not the only one, pal. The Academy has rendered me speechless with its egregious omission of Drive. Where is the love for Refn and Gosling? Totally discredits the "honorary" proceedings. But, because I love film so much, I'll be glued to my TV come Oscar Sunday. I'll be rooting ardently for Malick and Scorsese :)<br /><br />Thanks for the endorsement!FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-19905336062272475962012-01-30T23:21:55.843-05:002012-01-30T23:21:55.843-05:00I agree emphatically with your take on the ending....I agree emphatically with your take on the ending. It came across disingenuously, as if Fincher was desperately striving to close the first foray (of the eventual trilogy) on a artificially dramatic, ambiguous note. I didn't buy it. Glad you agreed. And "protracted" was the perfect way to describe it!<br /><br />Thanks for the comment.FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-63853038691355652522012-01-30T23:18:42.479-05:002012-01-30T23:18:42.479-05:00Thanks, Craig!
I think, foremost of any quote-unq...Thanks, Craig!<br /><br />I think, foremost of any quote-unquote critical analysis, it's incumbent upon the reviewer to elucidate positive AND negative qualities particularly for a film, like Dragon Tattoo, that has been well received. Key is to distinguish between subjective and objective; it's not easy to determine, with any degree of impartiality, which aspects of the film resonate universally. Therein lies the rub...and the fun :)FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-16519821341509672352012-01-28T00:07:24.458-05:002012-01-28T00:07:24.458-05:00I'm a huge fan of both Zodiac and Se7en so I a...I'm a huge fan of both Zodiac and Se7en so I am keen on seeing this film. I'm currently reading the books and am waiting to see this and the Swedish films as I don't want to cloud my impression of the novels. I know they are different animals, but that's the way I roll.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-13126470115196825332012-01-27T20:16:03.515-05:002012-01-27T20:16:03.515-05:00I did not venture out to the theaters to see this ...I did not venture out to the theaters to see this one, but I have seen the original Danish version. Your warning of not liking what you see is fair, as it was an excellent film but very difficult to watch.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-86673503365139029432012-01-27T07:24:43.517-05:002012-01-27T07:24:43.517-05:00I may liked it a bit tiny more than you did, but I...I may liked it a bit tiny more than you did, but I fully agree with your AMAZING review. I thought Fincher's love for the story was written all over the film, and it showed. And his ability to create a specific mood and atmosphere is impressive!<br /><br />I'm a bit angry at the silly members of the Academy, who didn't nominate it for best film. Also no Fassbender for Shame, Swinton for We Need to Talk About Kevin and Tintin for Best Animation??? Is it just me, or the Oscars are getting seriously messed up??George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-64273367514217688642012-01-27T05:57:01.928-05:002012-01-27T05:57:01.928-05:00I thought the ending where she goes to the Swiss b...I thought the ending where she goes to the Swiss bank was all a bit corny and like from a different story altogether. The same scene is in the original Swedish movie (and I assume the book) but at least they ended the movie with that, so Lispeth ends in a strong controlling position, whereas the Fincher ending (which was quite protracted) ended with her much more pathetic and sad.<br /><br />moodmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-72248419704349930642012-01-27T01:02:20.286-05:002012-01-27T01:02:20.286-05:00Exquisite review, Matty - and very fair - giving t...Exquisite review, Matty - and very fair - giving the film the kudos it is due, but not shying away from pointing out where it could have been shored up a bit. Top marks from this corner!Craig Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037542638067599437noreply@blogger.com