Best of 2011: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”
Wow, what a surprise this film was to me. I honestly didn’t really care for the trilogy of Swedish films, so I wasn’t really expecting to like this because I already knew the story and was unimpressed. Maybe because my expectations were so low that I enjoyed this so much but nonetheless it was a fantastic viewing experience.
I found the story told through the lens of David Fincher, who also directed one of the best films of last year, The Social Network, to be incredibly fascinating and entertaining. I unfortunately did not care for Zodiac or The Curious Case of Benjamin Button but every film prior I have enjoyed and respected immensely.
Westchester County native Rooney Mara was almost too much for me in the best way possible. I literally fell in love with her while watching the film. I have never much cared for girls with tattoos and piercings but after watching this my views have been changed forever. Preposterously sexy!
A distinctly unobtrusive yet always there soundtrack by Atticus Ross and NIN frontman Trent Reznor was an audible treat.
Recommended Viewing: Women in the Dunes – Enduring Love
Robert Ryan Scale: Objective: 9.0 – Subjective: 9.3
MetaCritic: 71
Rotten Tomatoes: 87
IMDB: 8.2
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