The Movies
The girl with the dragon tattoo has been a major hit. It’s been said that the film has a projected earning of impressive $56 million.
Both Rooney Mara, Daniel Craig, writer Steve Zaillian and director David Fincher are signed on to all three movies. Columbia studios has stated that the trilogy will be shot back to back.
Release date for the next film has only been set to 2013.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
| Director: | David Fincher | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Writer: | Steve Zaillian | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Producers: | Scott Rudin, Ole Sondberg, Sören Staermos | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Premiere Date: | 12th Dec 2011 (London) 14th Dec 2011 (New York City) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Release Date: | 20th Dec 2011 (USA, Canada) 21th Dec 2011 (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Critics and reviews
Since the premiere of The girl with the dragon tattoo on December 12’th in London the reviews have been good. Rooney Mara (Lisbeth Salander) has been highly praised and has become one of Hollywoods most wanted.
Production timeline
Columbia will do a total re-write based on the books, rather than a translation of the original Swedish script. Steve Zaillian, the writer of the script for “Schindler’s list” is contracted as the writer of the script.
Director will be David Fincher, the man who gave us Fight Club, Se7en and Alien3.
The first movie, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, is said to be released the 21’st December 2011 in USA, Canada and in Sweden
The movie had premiere on December 12 in London, American premiere on December 14’th in New York City.
History
The three awarded Swedish language films in the Millenium-thrilogy have previously been released in Europe and in the U.S. They have altogether taken in more than $100 million worldwide. This has made the american film industry realize the economic potential in the project.
In February 2010, Columbia Pictures signed a deal with the Swedish production company Yellow Bird, which owns the cinematic rights to the three books, and Stieg Larsson’s father Erland Larsson and brother Joakim Larsson. Joakim Larsson commented the deal in a Swedish newspaper “We get to stay in control for most parts, which seems to be quite unusual in Hollywood. But it was important to us, we didn’t want this to turn into too much of a ‘business-thing’, we feared that he (Stieg Larsson) would be exploited”.
371 comments on “The Movies”
Johnny Depp- too “out there”, George Clooney – too light-weight, Brad Pitt O.K. Perfect for Lizbeth would be Angelena Joli.
- Susie, Sacramento,
You are right. Hollywood will change the script definitely. They will put in all these ‘perfect’ actors who look as if they have just stepped out of the makeup room. The whole thing will become artificial with car chases and unnecessary sex scenes.
- sima,
I cannot fathom Hollyood making a movie as great as the original. I can think of no Hollywood actor that has the talent to give life to these characters. The original movie is the best. I will not spend my money to see “Hollywoods” version.
- mval,
Oh, Please please please. I can’t see Mikael B. as a american person. I don’t have many expectations about this. OMG
- Júlia Alves , Brazil,
Although insulting American and American film making is hilarious when you then hope the actress win an American film award. LOL. Sadly moronic.
- GetAClue,
Your insulting comments about Americans betray your ignorance. The film did quite well in theaters here, despite a limited release and the DVD is among the top rentals. The Hollywood version (it’s not a remake) of the novel, like most Hollywood films, will be aimed as much at the international market as at Americans. It’s hardly being done to “appease” anybody.
- Erik Sandqvist,
Angelina Jolie is the worst thing they could do to this franchise – she is far too “Hollywood” to play Lisbeth. Plus, their sizes don’t fit.
Guys; it is all about money, Hollywood always is; the original movie is fantastic: real faces, real Sweden, real Larssons plot, nobody can do it better, but – distribution here in Canada was low key, no promotion, just a few cinemas, clearly aimed at saving all the dollars for the Hollywood remake, while creating impression that the movie is available, but… not where you live… Most of my friends made an effort to find and see it anyway, so much for subtitles not working in North America. BTW: Big cheer for Noomi Rapace, Hollywood doesn’t have anybody half that good.
- Jerzy,
Liam Neeson was definitely the one I’d choose. Brad or George wouldn’t fit
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- sue,
Hey!
What about Liam Neeson?
- Zeke,
…and, physically, she is more than perfect if you use the novel as a guide!
- Len Doran,
Ellen Page could portray Lisbeth quite well. She’s early twenties but can easily pass for a teenager, has the right physical build and is an excellent actress.
- Jo K.,
Nor will I. A. Jolie, Brad Pitt, Geo. Clooney, PeeWee Hermon…….JMJ. Lisbeth is 27 yrs. old…..I would love to be kind but let’s be real….AJ lost her edge yrs. ago. The film was great..period! What is it about the American ego that believes they can do it BETTER, BIGGER……..must be money, can’t think of any other reason.
- Leave it alone!,
Daniel Craig and Carey Mulligan – perfedt fit
- critic 2,
I guess were lucky in Québec, our version comes with a french dubbing.
- André, QC, CA,
learn from the swedish film, which was wonderful…no big names, no pretty faces…just great acting….please do not HOLLYWOOD-IZE this great story!
- S.L. Wagner,
Fight Club and SeZen, were dark, dreary films posing as “art.” They were just empty and depressing. David Fincher will only be able to understand the kinky and, at times, nihilistic part of Lisbeth Salander, but her sense of justice, fairness and truthfullness will evade him, I think. Fincher won’t understand the multi-layered character that is Salander.
Also, why “go” Hollywood? Find a fairly unknown, but wonderfully terrifying actress to play Salander. Clooney can play himself as Mikael Blomkvist. If only Johnny Depp were a woman, he/she could play Lisbeth!
- Eleanor Mooney,
The movie will not do justice to the book, but we knew this would happen. Angelina Jolie is perfect for the part of Lisbeth and for Blomkist, I would choose LIam Neesom, maybe George Clooney.
- Harriet from Canada,
Oops ! Apologize for my keyboard malfunction.
- Critic,
It will never be possible for Hollywood to give a passable remake of the Swedish movie!!!! All odds is it won’t even be worth watching. Hollywood won’t be able to resist changing the stories and putting “glitzy” non true to the characters in as actors. Everyone i know has seen the Swedish version and say they will refuse to go to a Hollywood blah movie.
- gg,
The shouldn’t rewrite it to suit the movie, it always disappoints the fans…. just remake it as it is…and George Clooney should be mikael
- Dawnp,
I would like to see the Swedish films subtitled in English.
- Sharon USA,
Why take so long to make this movie? Everyone is reading the books right now. I’d imagine them to be a must at every book club’s reders.
It should really be done as mini series, that would allow for better character development and a closer storyline with the booksand I don’t know how well her English is, but Noomi should reprise her role for the Hollywood versions
Can’t help but agree with you. She was perfect.
- Selma,
Hollywood will ruin the stories, make changes that will infuriate people that read the books and don’t think that changes are needed. “Big stars” will be cast that are nothing like the characters…a disaster.
- PSW,
Why take so long to make this movie? Everyone is reading the books right now. I’d imagine them to be a must at every book club’s reders.
- ,
It should really be done as mini series, that would allow for better character development and a closer storyline with the booksand I don’t know how well her English is, but Noomi should reprise her role for the Hollywood versions
No and No
- Kim,
Hollywood will ruin the stories, make changes that will infuriate people that read the books and don’t think that changes are needed. “Big stars” will be cast that are nothing like the characters…a disaster.
- PSW,
Went to see ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo last Friday 18th June 2010 and it has already finished. Said to be released in 2012!! What am I missing here?
- jgibbs,
I like that suggestion better than the two listed above!
- lisadbpl,
Cote de Pablo needs to be Lisbeth
- galaxyg,
Right on Ray.
Ray, Ray, Ray. I have just closed the cover of Hornet’s Nest and can honestly say that Lisbeth Salander will always be a daughter of Sweden. I sincerely hope that Hollywood will do justice to the work that Larsson created. Regardless, the three novels have been a delight to read and…yes! think about! Our American best to you!
- CR,
Stand by for the story to absolutely ruined, it will be set in America, because Americans are not supposed to know that other countries exist (except those they are currently bombing), All the characters will change so that no one has to act, they just read the lines in the same way they do in every other film they make (except perhaps Johnny Depp he could probably do it justice , given the chance) Most of the intelligent thought provoking content will be watered down( Americans are not supposed to have to think)
- Ray Veysey,
Agree. The original movies were well made and true to the novels. No need to see the Hollywood versions.
Watch those idiots put someone like Cher in the role of Lisbeth. Or better yet, the brunette from Abba
- no, she’s actually Swedish. PATHETIC.
- sad,
Went to see ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo last Friday 18th June 2010 and it has already finished. Said to be released in 2012!! What am I missing here?
- jgibbs,
I like that suggestion better than the two listed above!
- lisadbpl,
Cote de Pablo needs to be Lisbeth
- galaxyg,
Ray, Ray, Ray. I have just closed the cover of Hornet’s Nest and can honestly say that Lisbeth Salander will always be a daughter of Sweden. I sincerely hope that Hollywood will do justice to the work that Larsson created. Regardless, the three novels have been a delight to read and…yes! think about! Our American best to you!
- CR,
Right on Ray.
Stand by for the story to absolutely ruined, it will be set in America, because Americans are not supposed to know that other countries exist (except those they are currently bombing), All the characters will change so that no one has to act, they just read the lines in the same way they do in every other film they make (except perhaps Johnny Depp he could probably do it justice , given the chance) Most of the intelligent thought provoking content will be watered down( Americans are not supposed to have to think)
- Ray Veysey,
Watch those idiots put someone like Cher in the role of Lisbeth. Or better yet, the brunette from Abba
- no, she’s actually Swedish. PATHETIC.
- sad,
I like that combo.
- Jolene,
Just finished watching the complete Millennium-trilogy back-to-back! What a breathtaking ride! Loved every minute of it! I’d hate to see Hollywood f**k this masterpiece up! Why on earth do we need a Hollywood remake anyway? Can’t they just watch it – and love it – as it is? I’m not a native Swedish speaker and I watched it with English subs and that worked perfect for me! I really don’t give crap for any overpaid and overrated Hollywood actors to soil the perfect performances by both Noomi Rapace Michael Nyqvist! Leave it as it is! Hands off!
- Tom de Neve,
By the very fact that they are suggesting big name actors/actresses I hate it already. That’s not what this story is about!!
- lisadbpl,
The movie to be released in 2012 is an American remake of the film by Columbia Pictures, not the original film done by the Swedish production company Yellow Bird.
Just finished watching the complete Millennium-trilogy back-to-back! What a breathtaking ride! Loved every minute of it! I’d hate to see Hollywood f**k this masterpiece up! Why on earth do we need a Hollywood remake anyway? Can’t they just watch it – and love it – as it is? I’m not a native Swedish speaker and I watched it with English subs and that worked perfect for me! I really don’t give crap for any overpaid and overrated Hollywood actors to soil the perfect performances by both Noomi Rapace Michael Nyqvist! Leave it as it is! Hands off!
- Tom de Neve,
By the very fact that they are suggesting big name actors/actresses I hate it already. That’s not what this story is about!!
- lisadbpl,
The movie to be released in 2012 is an American remake of the film by Columbia Pictures, not the original film done by the Swedish production company Yellow Bird.
Natalie Portman would make a more believable Lisbeth Salander. Lisbeth was very tiny; her small size was an important part of her character.
- Dave DD,
Natalie Portman would make a more believable Lisbeth Salander. Lisbeth was very tiny; her small size was an important part of her character.
- Dave DD,
D I S G U S T I N G . Roll over in your grave dear Mr. Larsson. Your work is about to be whored to the hilt. SO SORRY.
- L. Salander,
Lizabeth should be played by Summer Glau — one of the co-stars of the Sarah Conner Chronicles (U. S. TV). She is angular, lithe, and can project reticence and fierceness. She is a bit to pretty — but no more so that Noomi Rapace.
- m. alexander (sandy) stiffman,
“What could possibly go wrong?” … uh, the two Swedish movies out so far are fantastic. Maybe Hollywoodizing them could be wrong. Maybe Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, or George Clooney could be wrong. Michael Nyqvist and Noomi Norén are right.
- Skip Auld,
Neither Depp, Clooney, or Pitt could play Blomkvist. It really needs to be Kenneth Branagh, who has already had such success at playing a Swede in “Wallander.”
- Jane Almquist,
Because we make movies better in America (just as everything) than anywhere else in the world that’s why.
- GetAClue,
Sally
-that’s a good thought for Lisbeth’s character
- Kristin Stewart! The picture of the Sweedish movie box showed a female who looked tough, but a little older than I would have pictured the character from the descriptions in the book. Looking forward to watching the foreign film!
- Suzanne,
Two thumbs up for Cote de Pablo.
- Bradford Mims,
Great books – hope they don’t change them much. Kristen Stewart would be a great Lizabeth. Daniel Craig would be good. I ordered the Swedish movie – should be here any day. I hate the thought of the characters being changed to fit some actor and actress.
- Sally,
I fooly agree with u.Larson would never agree to that.
Allison Scagliotti from Warehouse 13 would be very good. Skinny, young looking and attitude.
- keith,
After reading the books, I felt as though Mikhail was more a Daniel Craig type. I would love to see him in the roll….nothing against Pitt and Clooney but they seem to be considered for draw only (that’s not bad but the roll needs a more take charge actor)..Johnny Depp may also be a good choice. He’s taken many chances and done a great job of becoming the character.
Everyone has a favorite so I hope the producers make the right choice.
- sail508,
brad pitt did play a well role in Se7en and in fight club. i will notbe surprise if he plays the role as mikael. fyi anne hathaway has already played a sex scene.
- Lite_619,
I jusr finished watching tgwtdt and it was an awesome film. I read that the film was not as good as the book, so I am thrilled to read that the Holliwood ver. will be more like the book.
IMO Anne hathaway would make a sweet Lizbeth and Brad Pitt as Mikael
- Lite_619,
I share this opinion. Branagh has the best profile for do it.
- nando,
Why reinvent the wheel when the Swedish versions are wonderfully done , acted and portrayed? The wonderful Swedish cast add freshness and vulnerability to the characters that would be tainted by Hollywood assimilation.
- statusquo5,
Branagh for Martin Vanger.
- Mike,
anne hathaway is NOT Lisbet.she’s just a doll face.
Keira Knightly would be a great fit for Lisbeth. She did tough in Domino, carried it off.
- Jack,
I can’t see a pretty actor playing Blomkvist – maybe Daniel day Lewis, Liam Neeson or Colin Firth? As for Lisbeth…not sure I can see Carey in the part. Perhaps Natalie Portman though, for sure. Agreed, she needs to be tiny. Winona Ryder in her day would have been great! Kristen Stewart – the right look, but not sure her acting is up to scratch.
- NZgal,
I agree with you. I fear the American version will be “dumbed down” for the American audience.
- Marken,
Ellen Paige would be the perfect Salander
- webbo,
I’ve read all three books and seen the first movie. The movie stays true to the book but it is hard to read the sub-titles and still watch what is going on. I think Colin Firth would be a great Blomkvist. The accent would help. Natalie Portman would be the right size. She might be good but I like the suggestion about Ellen Paige too!
- obvsly,
American filmmakers should keep their hands off the series (but they won’t –too much cash is at stake for everyone). We’ve seen Hollywood’s devastating effect on great European/Foreign Language films before: behold the wreckage of “Spoorloos” (Traceless) in the form of “The Vanishing” and the spoilage of “Nikita” in the tawdry American remake – “Point of No Return”.
Delicacy in — garbage out.
Don’t even get me going on La Cage Aux Folles….
- JWH, ,
I could not agree more. The originals are awesome and Hollywood tends to take things over the top.
- Entertained American,
Yes, I agree, the casting of the original movies was not good (other than Lisbeth). Some of the character development and interaction was completely left out of the movies as well. This needs to be better. If it makes for a longer movie then so be it. The final movie diverged the most and left me wanting a remake. Keep the characters true to the book.
- T. Gaines,
Although I guess a Hollywood version would find a wider audience (and probably generate some bank) I am personally opposed. Let me just say that having read the books (as translated) and seen the 2 films (3rd one not yet released in US) I will NOT pay to see a Hollywood remake. I think the books and current films are great. I totally forget I’m reading subtitles – everything flows effortlessly.
- Judyg,
You can always just watch the originals and ignore the remakes you know.
- webbo,
I think all 3 of the actors named would be wrong – I think Daniel Craig is also in the mix & would be a good fit for Blomkvist. Carey Mulligan is my choice for Salander
- KIM,
I got to the books after watching the three movies and now I am back and forth… yeah addict here! I think the movies are great as they are. there is no need for a Hollywood version. but what the heck, if they make them I would watch them for sure… just to check the director’s and screenplay writer’s take on the books. (shhh : the rest of the world is OK reading subtitles… what’s wrong with USA film lovers?! are you guys that lazy or just plain spoiled?)
In any case, I read about this on R. Ebert’s blog, he mentions Daniel Craig as Kalle B. and Carey Mulligan for Lisbeth and he suggests the twilight star for it… sorry can’t remember her name.
My choice for the pair would be Daniel Craig a perfect 40 something with and edge from 007 / Mother, and the super skinny, tiny, doll like girl… Ellen Page from Hard Candy / Peacock / Juno.
Maybe all the Hollywood money would convince Larsson’s family to get the mysterious fourth book finished. (Camilla talk to us!)
- yo,
I too agree. Hollywood (wherever it’s located) rarely if ever improves on the original version of a film, even if the original was a small budget American film. “The Vanishing” and “Wings Of Desire” being my two biggest disappointments on this subject. I will point out that Hollywood can’t do this if the owners don’t sell the rights to the story. Luckily, I won’t be required to watch the remakes and will be able view the originals whenever I desire.
- Old Man Flint,
Then what would he/she have to complain about.
- RC,
I just finished the books and the films and I’m hoping if Hollywood does remake the movies that they fix the third film which left me very upset. The trial did not have the “wow factor” it did in the books and for a brief moment it made Lisbeth look surprised to be learning new information and undermining her intelligence. Movies will never live up to books but I think the first two Swedish were great….the third needed help.
- Aubrey
DEAR GOD please not Brad Pitt!!!!
- butts,
As an American, I agree with the comment. Americans are lazy, stupid and spoiled. Most will not watch a movie with subtitles. Those of us who will, are few and far between.
- Shawn Colony, Florida, USA,
There’s plenty of film lovers here in the US capable of reading subtitles and you might actually be surprised to learn that we also like these movies. What a small
-minded comment you made.
- Shifty,
it’s a great novel! Hope Alice ‘Cullen’ can be a Lisbeth Salander…please?
- mariaretnowulandari,
I’m an American and I can and do read sub
-titles. Agree that Hollywood will thoroughly ruin these gritty books, and I don’t believe there is an actress here that can even come close to Rapace’s portrayal of Lizbeth. Will stick to the original trilogy. As for Daniel Craig, too much muscle, too much scowl.
- Sue Cimerman,
Hey that’s a good one! I still want Mads Mikkelson tho’.
- mike,
it has very little to do with americans wanting an americanized version of the movie. It has to do with Hollywood execs smelling millions of dollars to produce a film based on a book which has been a hit all over the world and the US included. Hollywood always goes over the top and wants big name actors/actresses, and that the last I checked, George Clooney, Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie don’t speak Swedish. So, that will be why there it will be in English.
- TH,
Phillip Seymour Hoffman has the chops? He resembles Stieg, it would be mind
-bending
- rlosey,
I go for Daniel Craig but I noticed he is wanting the Sweeny movie coming up. Lizbeth from Sony’s talk it will be a very R rated film. I don’t think any of the Carey,Kristen,top actress’s wanting to do that much exposing. My take is a new or unknown. Stephanie Hunt (Devin) from Friday Night Lights is someone to think of. She has black hair and the most perfect eyes.
- elcamino,
Kristen Stewart (twilight) can NOT play lisabeth. She is a TERRIBLE actress. David Fincher on the other hand is brilliant and if anyone can do this american-ization of the series justice, it would be him.
Angelina Jolie would be perfect for the part Lisbeth.
- hooked, 2
So what someone does not make a grammatical correct sentence…..Its not nessecary to comment on it
- S,
The book was written, not wroten! – a Grammatical misstake! Excuse me, please!
- Gunnar Söderling, Laxå Sweden.,
You are excused for your “mistake”!
Christina Ricci as Salander
- rlosey,
I sort of agree. I am an American and loved the trilogy in Swedish. But Daniel Craig and C. Plummer will probably do an OK remake…
- batpappasaol.com,
Christina Ricci as Salander
- rlosey,
Um….Lisbeth is not even 5ft tall.
I have read all three books and enjoyed them to no end. I would like to know how Stieg Larsson died? I have also seen the two movies that have been made in Sweden. As to hollywood making this movie, I think I will be dismayed by their creation! Just to have Brad Pitt and George Clooney as Mikael will be a laugh! They will totally ruin the story by glitzy stars!! I for one will not go see the Hollywood creation, specially after enjoying the Swedish ones.
- Kusum,
I have read all three books and enjoyed them to no end. I would like to know how Stieg Larsson died? I have also seen the two movies that have been made in Sweden. As to hollywood making this movie, I think I will be dismayed by their creation! Just to have Brad Pitt and George Clooney as Mikael will be a laugh! They will totally ruin the story by glitzy stars!! I for one will not go see the Hollywood creation, specially after enjoying the Swedish ones.
- Kusum,
The WORST thing that Hollywood could do would be to hire known actors for these parts. An Unknown actor would be able to be more raw. For goodnes sake, we remember Natalie Portman from the perfume commercials all dolled up, not gritty and punk. The foreign films show the punk/underground attitude, the gray streets of towns and the quaint european towns that make up the books. PLEASE do not ruin this amazing series by making this into a high dollar slick hollywood movie. that is not what this trilogy is all about.
- Candice,
TH, I am not anti american per say, but I am very cynical about the american film culture. These books will become a means of making money, not about the truth of the novels and their drama, everything will be done to maximise the audience, and the integrity of the story will take a back seat. It’s very likely it will be diluted so as to get a 12 age certificate to maximise the takings, and will have headline stars whether suitable or not, for christs sake look what they did to Capt Corellis Mandolin
- Ray Veysey,
david duchovny would be a great blomkvist.
- TH,
I have nothing but bad feelings about this, the first and biggest problem is that it is being rewritten, so it will become a hollywood vehicle for the low standard of film appreciation that the american market has, because be in no doubt this will be written for that market, with complete disregard for the rest of the world. It will probably end up being set in the US because most Americans don’t know where Sweden is, and somehow all the usual product placements will be included.
- Ray Veysey,
From what I can recall Millenium was ment to be a tv
-serie from the beginning. But during the work they changed theire mind. As I recall it. That is probebly why some parts are skimmed over and lacks of the depths. I can agree on that if you compare the movies with the books. So it will be very interrsting to see if D Fincher will make out of this. After he has said he will hake his movie version litterallly out of the books. BUT, D Fincher is a great movie producer. So ther´s hope.
- Leif,
Whhat about the original actors from the Swedish movies, they are brilliant, and being Swedish will all speak English better than the average american
- Ray Veysey,
How about Ellen Page for Lisbeth?
- Jan,
You do know that Salander is supposed to be flat chested?
The WORST thing that Hollywood could do would be to hire known actors for these parts. An Unknown actor would be able to be more raw. For goodnes sake, we remember Natalie Portman from the perfume commercials all dolled up, not gritty and punk. The foreign films show the punk/underground attitude, the gray streets of towns and the quaint european towns that make up the books. PLEASE do not ruin this amazing series by making this into a high dollar slick hollywood movie. that is not what this trilogy is all about.
- Candice,
TH, I am not anti american per say, but I am very cynical about the american film culture. These books will become a means of making money, not about the truth of the novels and their drama, everything will be done to maximise the audience, and the integrity of the story will take a back seat. It’s very likely it will be diluted so as to get a 12 age certificate to maximise the takings, and will have headline stars whether suitable or not, for christs sake look what they did to Capt Corellis Mandolin
- Ray Veysey,
david duchovny would be a great blomkvist.
- TH,
I have nothing but bad feelings about this, the first and biggest problem is that it is being rewritten, so it will become a hollywood vehicle for the low standard of film appreciation that the american market has, because be in no doubt this will be written for that market, with complete disregard for the rest of the world. It will probably end up being set in the US because most Americans don’t know where Sweden is, and somehow all the usual product placements will be included.
- Ray Veysey,
This suggestion is exactly what most people who truly appreciate the books will fear, a complete mess
- Ray Veysey,
Whhat about the original actors from the Swedish movies, they are brilliant, and being Swedish will all speak English better than the average american
- Ray Veysey,
How about Ellen Page for Lisbeth?
- Jan,
You do know that Salander is supposed to be flat chested?
at last 3 sensible comments in a row, things are looking up, shame no one who matters will see or even care about what we have written
- Ray Veysey,
If they really must remake it in English, and the thought is terrifying, then they could do no better than to keep Noomi Rapace in the role of Lisbeth; her English is fine and her accent will just make it all the more authentic.
- Marcus55901,
Agree with the general premise about hollywood potentially ruining it, although your sentiment is remarkably anti
-american. Not know where Sweden is? Evidently, based on the fact the three books are all best sellers and “all the rave” here in the US, I guess sort of makes those comments sound a bit ridiculous, given the fact the whole trilogy is based in Sweden with Swedish names, culture, etc have not detracted millions of US readers. Bottom line is a good story, is a good story plain and simple. That said, if Hollywood does not use Sweden as the set, then that would be an awful diservice to the writer, the book and the wonderful city Stockholm.
- TH,
US press web sites have announced Daniel Craig has signed to play Blomkvist.
An American remake is unnecessary and will be a horror. The Swedish films are wonderful.
- neverinamillion,
If they really must remake it in English, and the thought is terrifying, then they could do no better than to keep Noomi Rapace in the role of Lisbeth; her English is fine and her accent will just make it all the more authentic.
- Marcus55901,
Agree with the general premise about hollywood potentially ruining it, although your sentiment is remarkably anti
-american. Not know where Sweden is? Evidently, based on the fact the three books are all best sellers and “all the rave” here in the US, I guess sort of makes those comments sound a bit ridiculous, given the fact the whole trilogy is based in Sweden with Swedish names, culture, etc have not detracted millions of US readers. Bottom line is a good story, is a good story plain and simple. That said, if Hollywood does not use Sweden as the set, then that would be an awful diservice to the writer, the book and the wonderful city Stockholm.
- TH,
US press web sites have announced Daniel Craig has signed to play Blomkvist.
An American remake is unnecessary and will be a horror. The Swedish films are wonderful.
- neverinamillion,
Ellen Page should play Lisbeth Salander – she would be perfect for the role.
- Lavada,
Ellen Page should play Lisbeth Salander – she would be perfect for the role.
- Lavada,
According to media Rooney Mara is ready for the role as Lisbeth. Daniel Craig will play Mikael Blomkvist.
- annie,
The entire idea sucks! The original movies are brilliant and Noomi Rapace IS Lisbeth, so why remake them? Someone… Hollywood… Larsson’s heirs… want to make money. Anyone who loves the books and the companion movies will boycott the Hollywood/moviestar versions. Why bother?
- Claudette,
I hate the swedish version, cast is awfull and mood is diferent in the way I imagined the books.. I love the US cast. Thinks it’s perfect. But well, it’s just an opinion.
- Rocket Summers,
On the other way, I think they’re both perfect.
- Rocket Summers,
The entire idea sucks! The original movies are brilliant and Noomi Rapace IS Lisbeth, so why remake them? Someone… Hollywood… Larsson’s heirs… want to make money. Anyone who loves the books and the companion movies will boycott the Hollywood/moviestar versions. Why bother?
- Claudette,
Can’t help but agree with you. She was perfect.
- Selma,
Agree. The original movies were well made and true to the novels. No need to see the Hollywood versions.
Could it be that the american audience simply don’t understand any movies made outside of hollywood? Or they just will not watch any film where some other language is spoken, instead of english? Hmm… Like El Mariachi, a great movie, but again, they had to make a big budget hollywood movie out of it. Which failed completely. No need to boycott anything, I believe the hollywood will produce so much inferior movies nobody bothers to watch them.
- Ukko,
I don’t know i have faith in Fincher, if anyone should do a movie based on this books he is the perfect choice, and btw, ukko, el mariachi was a buullshit as the original and as a copy.
- Joe Texx,
I agree, Hollywood should stay out of it.. only going to screw it up.. However I pictured Mikael as younger.. fitter; Daniel Craig just might work.
- torontocrystal,
I don’t agree. “Dragon Tattoo” is great but the other two… Not so great. Maybe it’s because they were originally made for television and thus are pretty lowbudget? I don’t know. They just seem badly scripted. The acting is good but “Fire” and “Hornet” are very far from “Dragon Tattoo” when it comes to quality. Hopefully Fincher and a big budget will be able to do the books justice. We’ll see.
- SwedenMike,
Could it be that the american audience simply don’t understand any movies made outside of hollywood? Or they just will not watch any film where some other language is spoken, instead of english? Hmm… Like El Mariachi, a great movie, but again, they had to make a big budget hollywood movie out of it. Which failed completely. No need to boycott anything, I believe the hollywood will produce so much inferior movies nobody bothers to watch them.
- Ukko,
I agree, Hollywood should stay out of it.. only going to screw it up.. However I pictured Mikael as younger.. fitter; Daniel Craig just might work.
- torontocrystal,
I don’t agree. “Dragon Tattoo” is great but the other two… Not so great. Maybe it’s because they were originally made for television and thus are pretty lowbudget? I don’t know. They just seem badly scripted. The acting is good but “Fire” and “Hornet” are very far from “Dragon Tattoo” when it comes to quality. Hopefully Fincher and a big budget will be able to do the books justice. We’ll see.
- SwedenMike,
Jolie is too old for the part….please!!!!
- alphilgap,
The whole time I was reading these books I pictured Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon) as Mikael Blomkvist. Clooney and Pitt just seem to American, Depp maybe able to pull it off.
- reba,
I am an American, born and raised, but I couldn’t agree with you more!! Damn you Hollywood. There is absolutely no reason to remake this movie. I love David Fincher’s work, but even he can’t improve on perfection.
- K.Linboom,
The whole time I was reading these books I pictured Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon) as Mikael Blomkvist. Clooney and Pitt just seem to American, Depp maybe able to pull it off.
- reba,
I am an American, born and raised, but I couldn’t agree with you more!! Damn you Hollywood. There is absolutely no reason to remake this movie. I love David Fincher’s work, but even he can’t improve on perfection.
- K.Linboom,
Ellen Page (“Juno”) would be a perfect Salander. Natalie Portman is too old.
- s-p,
Ellen Page (“Juno”) would be a perfect Salander. Natalie Portman is too old.
- s-p,
You’ve got to be kidding! How can they even think about Depp, Pitt or Clooney. This is a great story, it does not need their star power and their haminess. Clooney would be a disaster, he’s never made a good movie. Depp is too much of a character actor. Pitt is just too much of a movie star. They would ruin the whole thing. I think an unknown would be better, someone who could really act and we wouldn’t be distracted with all their star persona. The thought of them in the role makes me want to barf. I’d never go see it.
I can see Portman as Lisbeth, but I could see the women on “The Good Wife”, the investigative gal with the secrets, as the perfect Lisbeth. She has a crooked smile.
- Toni Sams,
Depp is so unique….i think he would play the role very well!
You’ve got to be kidding! How can they even think about Depp, Pitt or Clooney. This is a great story, it does not need their star power and their haminess. Clooney would be a disaster, he’s never made a good movie. Depp is too much of a character actor. Pitt is just too much of a movie star. They would ruin the whole thing. I think an unknown would be better, someone who could really act and we wouldn’t be distracted with all their star persona. The thought of them in the role makes me want to barf. I’d never go see it.
I can see Portman as Lisbeth, but I could see the women on “The Good Wife”, the investigative gal with the secrets, as the perfect Lisbeth. She has a crooked smile.
- Toni Sams,
Depp is so unique….i think he would play the role very well!
Ellen Page and Johnny Depp!!!
- sarakiima,
I was kind of picturing Ellen Page when I read the books but really do agree an unknown cast might be best. The Swedish films were well cast.While I love Johnny Depp, George Clooney and Brad Pitt none of them is Mikael Blomqvist. Please make him look Swedish!
- Jolene,
The movie was almost better than the book. There is no reason to re
-make it. Hollywood is only doing it to cash in on the gravy train because they have no original scripts to work from anymore – everything is remake, remake, and remake (or part 2, part 3, part 4)
- so sad! Too bad the Hollywood movie – sure to be awful – will be some people’s only experience of this book and the great original cast who brought it to life ! It will be like the Da Vinci Code – fun book to read but worst movie ever.
- Carolyn,
Ellen Page and Johnny Depp!!!
- sarakiima,
I was kind of picturing Ellen Page when I read the books but really do agree an unknown cast might be best. The Swedish films were well cast.While I love Johnny Depp, George Clooney and Brad Pitt none of them is Mikael Blomqvist. Please make him look Swedish!
- Jolene,
The movie was almost better than the book. There is no reason to re
-make it. Hollywood is only doing it to cash in on the gravy train because they have no original scripts to work from anymore – everything is remake, remake, and remake (or part 2, part 3, part 4)
- so sad! Too bad the Hollywood movie – sure to be awful – will be some people’s only experience of this book and the great original cast who brought it to life ! It will be like the Da Vinci Code – fun book to read but worst movie ever.
- Carolyn,
My recommendations:
For The Girl who Played with Fire:
Blomkvist – Liam Neeson
Sodig – Patricia Clarkson
Berger – Julia Roberts
Palmgren – Anthony Hopkins
Harriet Vanger – Nicole Kidman
Salander – Not sure, but don’t see Ellen Page at all…only picture a young Chrissy Hyndes (possibly the Swedish actress who is already playing her?)
Mimi Wu – ????
Sgt. Bublinski – Benicio Del Torro
Bjurman – Oliver Platt
- Kim,
I don’t know i have faith in Fincher, if anyone should do a movie based on this books he is the perfect choice, and btw, ukko, el mariachi was a buullshit as the original and as a copy.
- Joe Texx,
I like that combo.
- Jolene,
No and No
- Kim,
Ellen Page and Daniel Craig. Mmm. Would certainly second those!
- Boku,
Jim Carey and Betty White
- JakeRider,
Kristen Stewart can’t act that’s why
What about Kristen Stewart and Daniel Craig????
- yostya,
sorry, no! and not!
- Kim,
Ellen Page and Daniel Craig. Mmm. Would certainly second those!
- Boku,
Kristen Stewart can’t act that’s why
Jim Carey and Betty White
- JakeRider,
What about Kristen Stewart and Daniel Craig????
- yostya,
sorry, no! and not!
- Kim,
I totally agree with Kathleen, there is no need for Hollywood to remake these excellent movies. If they can screw it up they will and let’s face it, no one can play the part of Lisbeth Salande as well as Noomi Rapace.
I don’t know much about Swedish law but it only seems right tha stieg’s lifetime mate Eva should have control of his estate.
- Bob,
yeah she was a total fox!!!!
- nicole,
yeah, she was a total fox
- dogbackwardisgod,
I really don’t get why so many think the Swedish made films are so great. They couldn’t have butchered the story line more with those screenplays and the acting was only so so. I would only say that Rapace did ok in the role as Salander. Do I think that HW is going to make the movies better, probably not as it pretty much butchers every adaptation as well, but I am holding out hope. The director that was chosen definitely has the chops to make a good movie, but I really think this thing comes down to the screen play, which thankfully they are completely rewriting instead of using the Swedish films screenplays. It really couldn’t get much worse than those.
- JS,
Actually the The Hollywood movie doesn’t have to be a remake of ‘Tattoo. Enough material was left out of the 1st Swedish version directed by Neils Oplev that a fuller more complete story could be told. I’ve seen all three Swedish film the movies which I enjoyed before reading the books, but the movie’Tattoo’ changed scenes and left out so much even with its 2 hour running time. The complex Berger Blomkviest relationship was hardly touched on , and Salander’s genius in deaingl with the Wernnerstrom financial empire was glossed over and misrepresented from the book
swedish law follows patrilineal descent. male to male. as steig and ms. gabrielsson never married, control of steig’s estate is retained by his living male relatives.
- mandy,
I think the casting in these movies was terrific especially Lisbeth and Blomkvist and can’t imagine the hollywood actors doing a better job. There were some things left out from the book but I still thought they were great films.
- Lesley,
Having just watched the Swedish production of TGWTDT (with English dubbing) I can’t imagine how the Americans will do any justice at all to the books. The kewpie doll faces of Pitt and Clooney will be ridiculous, and Depp is too much like Lisbeth T herself to make it believable. Audiences will think they’ve wandered into a Rocky Horror remake!
Sorry Yanks, I think you should let well enough alone. The Swedish film is riveting and is faithful to the book.
- Morag M,
It doesn’t need to be male relatives, that’s wrong. And I totally agree with bob about Noomi Rapace outstanding performance!
- Elina – Sweden,
Excuse the misspellings I posted it before I proofed it……I also wanted to add the that the 2nd and 3rd movies by a different director follow the storyline closer. I think the Fincher version of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo could be a great addition if they don’t go all Hollweird with special effects etc and keep to the Hitchcock thriller formula that is evident in the books and the Swedish movies
- hilogreg,
I totally agree, I do not think that the Americans can do a better job at this trilogy than what the Swedish has done. I will have to see the American version first before I change my mind.
-Sandra –
Options are wonderful things. There are many potential Stieg Larsson fans in the US that will not watch a movie that has been dubbed or (my preference) subtitles. It distracts from thier immersion in the story. I will definitely watch the Swedish films, just as I will watch the HW version. These are wonderful quirky works with message that is relevant. Just as the Seven Samurai never played as well in the US as the Magnificent Seven did. There is room in this world for both. My only request is that they do it well.
- Kappa,
Bad choices for the actors, should go with unknowns.
- PAUL RENN,
For the male lead, please consider an actor that’s not as well known. After reading the first book, I cannot picture any of the three actors named above in that role. They’re used too much; Blomvkist’s charachter should be represented by more of an unknown. This will make the role more interesting and believable in my opinion.
- Roxanne,
HOLLYWOOD ARE YOU LISTENING… ? DO NOT REMAKE THE MOVIES !
DO I HEAR < B O Y CO T T >
- klaudia v.,
The only reason I would ever want Hollywood to remake the film is because they might show less of the rape scene and then my mom would let me see it!
- Eddie JB,
they should use Ellen Page as Lisbeth
- MG,
Salander
-Can onlty be Charlotte Lewis
- Martinnufc,
I’m curious…why would Hollywood want to remake the brilliant Swedish films??
Noomi Rapace IS Lisbeth Salander!
- BB,
I am so angry regarding the American need to remake great films that happened to be made outside of the US that I could scream…but reading your comment, I thought hmmmm…but alas, Noomi Rapace is the ONLY one for me….she is exactly who I pictured! Unproud to be an American.What next? A remake of Tom Twyker’s Run Lola Run? GRRRRR……
- Mary San Francisco native, Ashland, OR resident,
Agree 100%
- BJ,
I LOVE the recommendations! What a star studded cast that would be indeed!!
- Snawder,
can you telll me the title of the movie? or is it the same as the first book title? jfilak001yahoo.com
- joe filak,
I agree with the comment below. Noomi Rapace is beyond the pale as Salander. She could not be improved upon. As much as I like Natalie Portman as Princess What’s-’er-name in Star Wars, she could never be believeable as Salander. And George Cloony is no Blomqvist. The roles need to be non-hollywood types.
Hollywood may grossly miscast this production. Maybe though, they will spend more time on the script and the production.
- Jamo,
Ridiculous! The movies have already been done!
- P Haaland,