The Original Movies
Stieg Larsson’s successful novels in the Millenium-series is now being filmed.
Michael Nyqvist and Noomi Norén (aka Noomi Rapace) will play the main characters as Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander.
The production of the three movies began in the spring of 2008. Niels Arden Oplev, a Danish director, will direct the first movie “Men Who Hate Women”, which will première in all the Nordic countries during 2009.
Rasmus Heisterberg and Nikolaj Arcel are writing the script for the first and second movie. Formerly, they have worked together on the movies “King’s Game” and “The Island of Lost Souls” both directed by Nikolaj Arcel. The script to the third film will be written by Ulf Rybjerg.
The movies are produced by the company Yellow Bird and have a budget of approx. 80 million DKK. Yellow Bird has also produced the “Wallander” movies as well as the TV-drama “Lasermannen”.
Lisbeth Salander
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Män som hatar kvinnor
| Director: | Niels Arden Oplev | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Release Date: | Sweden 30 January 2009 Denmark 6 March 2009 Norway 13 March 2009 Finland 27 March 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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625 comments on “The Original Movies”
Did you know that the trilogy is available in audio form Ihave partiail sight and was able to enjoy the reading . Has any swedish speaker heard this and how good is the accent
- mary england,
No, my wife is also very disappointed!
- Richard (UK),
I’m hoping that the movies will be released widely in America – picked up by a distributor who can provide financial and marketing support so that lots of people can enjoy. How can we (those who have enjoyed Larsson’s novels) help to accomplish this?
- Gayle, New Jersey, U.S.,
I’m adding my plea from Australia for the English subtitled Danish Millenium trilogy movies; sans dubbing, Clooney and Pitt (for cryin’ out loud!). I’m a fan of Scandinavian film and tv, and with the listed cast and crew involved in the first movie, I reckon I’ll be adding this to my collection…and I’m sure my local DVD store will too.
- Spike,
Did you know that the trilogy is available in audio form Ihave partiail sight and was able to enjoy the reading . Has any swedish speaker heard this and how good is the accent
- mary england,
what? What happens to Lisbeth????? I can’t wait for the third book, or the movies to be available in the US!!!!
- nancy in seattle washington,
My son found the movie on line and gave me the DVD. If you loved the book, you’ll love the movie. Lisbeth is cast exactly as I pictured her. The books are extremely popular here in Australia, I was number 17 out of 45 on the reserve list before the third book even came out. Please release the movies here as well – but with the Danish cast, not americans.
- Kerry from Adelaide South Australia,
I have listened to the first one from audible.com (narrated by Simon Vance). The author has no Swedish accent if that’s what you’re asking…
- darcilicious,
So glad I’m not alone… I was also hoping for more attractive actors. Sweden is so full of beautiful people!
My son found the movie on line and gave me the DVD. If you loved the book, you’ll love the movie. Lisbeth is cast exactly as I pictured her. The books are extremely popular here in Australia, I was number 17 out of 45 on the reserve list before the third book even came out. Please release the movies here as well – but with the Danish cast, not americans.
- Kerry from Adelaide South Australia,
It’s killing me that the 3rd is not yet translated into English and that the movie is not available here either.
- Donna,
I have listened to the first one from audible.com (narrated by Simon Vance). The author has no Swedish accent if that’s what you’re asking…
- darcilicious,
When will the movie come to English screens and will there be subtitles?
- Belle Cardinere,
I L O V E the books….are they subtitled. I only speak/understand English!!
If not I hope they do an English version soon.
- Tracey,
Kerry where did you son find the movie online?. Also did it have accompanying subtitles?
- Michael from Canberra Aust.,
I L O V E the books….are they subtitled. I only speak/understand English!!
If not I hope they do an English version soon.
- Tracey,
Kerry where did you son find the movie online?. Also did it have accompanying subtitles?
- Michael from Canberra Aust.,
Just finished the 3rd book. I would love to see the movies in English subtitles. I DO NOT want to see an american version, even though I’m a Californian in America. Please let us know when and/or where we can see the movies!
- Debby D. a Salander fan,
i’m so excited with the books, i’ve just finished the second one and i have downloaded the swedish film and found greek subtitles so i’m sure you can find english as well
- konstantina,
Have just been to the movie and absolutely loved it. Even though it was subtitled it kept us on the edge of our seats. The acting was supreme. So looking forward to seeing future movies.
- Joy Williams,
I just love these books and movies.
Thank you, Stieg. I look forward to the third movie:)
- Lilian, Estonia,
I sincerely hope that this film will be released in Canada with subtitles. I trust the Swedes are quite capable of interpreting one of their own author’s works without any help from Hollywood. Refreshing to have the opportunity to experience actors from outside Hollywood’s “charmed circle” of pasteurized actors even though I think people like Natalie Portman and Ellen Page could do justice to the title role. Lets give other actors the opportunity – and please – no Quentin Tarrantino!
- kate – nanaimo canada,
I sincerely hope we will get to see the Millenium trio here in Australia. I and everyone I know have enjoyed the books so much, all of us want more!
- Kate Mallia,
“if it aint broke don’t fix it”
Say NO to Hollywood remakes.
- LHE in the ‘Peg,
i’m so excited with the books, i’ve just finished the second one and i have downloaded the swedish film and found greek subtitles so i’m sure you can find english as well
- konstantina,
Danish cast???? They’r eSwedish, just like the author!!!!!!!!!
- Annie, Swede in exile,
Can you send me a link as I cannot find it on a search !!!!
You can buy the DVD at Amazon US, but no English sub
-titles yet.
- KL,
When will the movies be available in the UK
- Demetri,
I just came home and watched all three movies in a row. I was honoured to be one of the few who watched the European premiere (Skandinavian lands excluded) of the third movie. It was thrilling, even doe the books have more to tell us, the stories told by the filmmakers have the same ambiance.
- Frank – Belgium,
Are these going to be released in England with subtitles? would much prefer that than hollywood ruining yet another amazing story. The story is sweedish, so the films should be.
- Bron uk,
I cannot wait to buying the movie in DVD or Blueray. When is it going to be released in these formats? Or when we are going to see the movie in Australia?
- Jorge Brown Segui-Gold Coast/Australia,
When is it coming to the States??? Of course in Swedish… No stupid American copy!!!!
- Steffensen,
YESSSSSS!!!!!!!Say no to the holywood rubish!
I couldn’t agree more
- kate – nanaimo canada,
Absolutely, the Millenium trilogy belongs to Sweden, let the Swedish transfer them to film.
- Kate Mallia,
Ditto. How do we get the films in the states? Subtitles in English are fine, great. And no to a Hollywood version.
I’ve loaned people the books & they call me wanting more. They read the books until 3 a.m. It’s a passion.
Does anyone know when we’re getting the film?
- Gwen,
The longer version is probably the TV mini
-serie shown in some countries. A tip if you like Swedish film, see the movie “as in heaven”. Amazon have it.
- Marieanne,
The films are one of the worst adaptation of a book I´ve ever seen. Millenium deserve a better deal. It seems to be only a attempt to make money instead of making good movies
- Irae,
Just finished the last book … at 3 a.m.And now on a desperate search to find the movies also. Can they be ordered on amazon.uk?
- JC,
how does one get a tranlated to english version of the DVDs?
- emm_il@yahoo.com,
FANTASTIC!!!
I finished today the 3rd story…
I love your books!!! I love Stieg Larsson
Raffaella
From Italy
I heard that The girl with the dragon tatto recently won the people’s choice award (or something…) at a screening in Palm Springs, California. I’m not from the US, is that an important award? I’m just curoius if the film is getting any buzz in the US and how it will do when it opens there.
Does anyone know if they will release it in all major cities or only in selected places and sort of treat it as a minor “art” film.
- chris,
Really enjoyed the books – can’t wait for the movies to be screened in South Africa!
- Filo, Wilderness, South Africa,
Finally got to see The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo! Yeah – I so love this series. Can’t wait to see the second movie!
- Jocelyn, Hamilton, New Zealand,
“as in heaven” is available on Netflix online streaming too….GREAT MOVIE!!
- akkamaan,
I Dont agree!, the film is very good and accurate!, I was actually impressed they managed to include so many things. Acors were great!
This is great news Ian …. I wish Yellow Bird were doing an English version .. they did a good job on “Wallander” with Kenneth Branagh
- Richard (UK),
Managed to download the first movies from torrents, but can’t get my hands on the 3rd volume for love nor money – i’m based in UK and these haven’t come out here, so i’m desperate to watch gthe 3rd instalement. can anybody help – pleeeeaseee.
now now, if only i had lisbeth’s compuer skills, that wouldn’t be such a problemt, would it
- Wasp,
So if the movies are now in New Zealand wil they soon be in Australia? My coleagues in Europe have seen all three and say they are very good!
- David Wheeler, Sydney AU,
Me either. Saw the first movie last night and loved it!
- Fleur, Wellington,
Just realizing it was already made into a movie!! when will it be available in the USA..
- WaspFly,
Awesome. Salander rulz. A book who makes you addictive, a book that doesnt let you sleep until you are finishing it. And for those that read the book and didnt like the movie(what did you expect at? dont compare just enjoy).
- 23 Romania,
Is there an american version coming out or will this trilogy simply be available in dubbed or subtitled versions. I ‘m ok with both just as long as the quality of the books is translated to the movies!!
- Mark,
couple of months ago I could buy at reduced price all 3 books at onces. Read them quickly after reading a small article about it in a magazine. As all fans I was over the moon about the 3 books. Then I looked at movie one biografie on DVD. The director and scriptwitters who did the casting found the perfect actors. So scandinavian /SWedish. perfect.
Don’t see the films without reading the books I advise.
just saw nr 2 in the cinema last sunday. Again very good work. Unfortunately the filmakers can’t put 650 good pages into a 2 hour film. They had to leave interesting topics and situations completely out. but in March I look forward to see film 3 and I fear that “this is it” then for Millenium. Or …? who knows the Sweeds have something cooking with more books and films, but I guess the current situation with inlaws and ex girldfrined and biographies will make it complicated.
Today was written in the media that ex collegues from Stieg claim he hardly was a good writter, and that his girls frined did most of the writting.
Bit painfull after such a succes post mortum.
Time will tell, but if this is true it burst a bit the bubbel of admiration I had for the man.
- Guido St Nom La Breteche,
The Filmproducers from Yellow Bird in Sweden really made 2 ( I saw them ) and probably 3 very good movies. Swedish spoken and with subtitles according to the country you live. Seeing dubbed movies is per defenition wrong. The thought that Hollywood is interested to buy the right and make thier version is not very attractive. You can’t transport the typical scandinavian settings of this story to Hollywood. I heard Tarrantino is interested.
I can only deduct he like the bloody parts and want to make his version style Kill Bill. Lot’s of killing and bloody scenes. But I fail to see how Hollywood can do this and make it a blockbuster. I as a Millenium fan would hesitate, unless proven different.
Guido
I hope they can find a talented author to continue the stories. They found a guy for James Bond; as I understand it he did a fair job in following up Ian Fleming’s style. So….here’s hoping. And hoping for a TV series in the US –NOT replicating the already perfected features starring the amazing Swedish talent as Ms. Repace. All who were cast in the movies (and so far I’ve seen the first two) are not to be beat.
- Lew,
The 3rd movie is available to download from certain torrent web sites. It is the continuation of the Swedish television production encompassing Larsson’s last two books….and is great. I can’t envision any Hollywood actress doing a better job than Noomi,,,she owns the role of Lisbeth
- hawaiiannoises,
I’ve LOVED all three books and the first two movies (though I had to watch the second without subtitles). I’m American and I do NOT want Hollywood to get its hands on these movies, they will be ruined. They must stay as they are…the actors are EXCELLENT, the setting is essential, the language is important (just read the subtitles if you have them or muddle your way through like I did). I cannot WAIT until I’m able to see the third movie, I have no idea when that will be since the third book isn’t even release in the US yet.
- Kelly, USA,
After seeing Inglorious Basterds, I beg to differ. Tarrantino would be the perfect fit for this film — or Martin Scorseze
- Adam Townsend,
I loved the three books and I miss Michael and Lizbeth!! I am very disappointed to know that the Swedish jurisdiction didn’t allow the 4th book to be finished by Mr. Larsson’s partner. Any updates about this? Never saw the films in US. Are they going to be played here?
- Marielle Revett,
I hope these films are released over here in the UK!
- David Woodley,
i agree!!!
- makko,
Love the books, can’t wait to see movies.
I am American and this makes me want to learn Swedish.
Sheri
Why oh why are there no DVD’s with English Subtitles???? I am desperate to see these movies having read the books and enjoyed them so much!!!
- Richard, UK,
That’s why sweden have trollywood almost like bollywood
- the swede,
Hi David, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is in UK cinemas on 12 March.Here’s the UK trailer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl0sYZALXVY
- Mark, London,
Where can I get these films in the USA? I loved the books! Can’t find English subtitled versions of films – please advise – thanks
- judi romaine,
when is it going to be available in australia. absolutely amazing books, but can’t wait to see the film!!
- emma.,
I just learnt that there are movies as well. I wonder if they will be played in South African Cinemas or if we can get them on DVD. Stieg was an amazingly brilliant writer.
- Nondumiso Mpepanduku (South Africa),
These books could make a huge movie hit in the U.S. Phenomenal books. I’m in to be an extra if they make a U.S. version!!!
- J-Cut,
I know what you mean, but since they’re pulling from source material and they have good actors I’m remaining optimistic. They released a trailer for it a few weeks ago. You should look it up on youtube and see what you think. Daniel Craig should be good in it at the very least
- Mikael,
Stefan, when will there be English subtitled versions of the films?
- Alice,
I HOPE THE MOVIES COME TO THE U.S THEY WOULD BE A BIG HIT!!!!!!
- Jennifer Haggstrom,
i raced through all three books, couldn’t put them down and iam gonna miss michael and lisbeth soooo much
cannot wait to see the films!!!
- lisa UK,
Waiting for English subtitles! Hurry up. We’re impatient.
- maggie van ostrand,
Why on earth must the US make their own versions of everything? The originals are much better!
- Europa,
Passing by a movie theater in Chicago (Century City) I noticed a banner that said The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is coming soon! It’s official… it’s being released in the US!
- Ambercchess,
Maggie…you can already get it from opensubtitles.com, make a back up of your purchaced movie and add subtitles in handbrake when converting
- mec,
Absolutely amazing books, cannot wait for the movie to come to the US theaters. I hope it will be here soon. I cannot find the third book anywhere? Has it been published in US already?
- Marisha, US,
Oh, and it’s in English subs… not an English remake.
- Ambercchess,
Why is the third book not yet published in the US? Books 1 & 2: AMAZING. I am so depressed that Larsson is no longer with us, giving us more to devour. Here is to wishing I lived in Sweden or Danemark…I would be able to read Hornet’s Nest and see the movies sooner!
- ferdinanda,
That is the way we spell it here in Australia so could be same for UK.
- Janene,
Whoever did the subtitles spelled ‘definitely’ wrong (they wrote ‘definately’). A small but irritating mistake for a film adaptation of a world-famous book.
- Europa,
I agree, making an English/American block buster kind of setting would not at all work for these books. But what I don’t understand is that the movies are not available with English subtitles yet?!?!
- NH (Seattle, USA),
I think it comes to the US in May. You can buy it online now though.
- Ambercchess,
Brilliant books. Book 2 has just come out in hardback in Canada but I was very lucky. On holiday in Australia was able to pick up both 2 and 3. Fantastic. How sad he is no longer with us, but what a legacy he has left us in these fabulous books.
- S.A. Barr, Canada,
after finishing reading book 1 during christmas holidays, i had to have the next 2 books to read as soon as possible. but living in newfoundland, canada, i could not buy them at the local bookstore. Thanks to amazon.uk, i had them shipped shortly after christmas! amazing trilogy. will the movies be available with english subtitles?
- jackie, newfoundland, canada,
Too bad you can’ t spell “stupid”.
- Susan,
I never read books by the same author, consecutively. I was given 1 & 2 for Christmas and read them one after the other. Really enjoyed them and now want to get hold of No.3 asap. Only today, having logged onto this website, have I found out about the sad and untimely death of Mr Larsson, so sad, but appreciate his writing.
- Pat, Hampshire, England,
Even the very best films rarely do justice to really good books. So what chance do these films have of doing justice to the very best of books – I wish them the very best – and great success – and YES I will be in the queue to see them – but already I feel that the Lisbeth in my head is the REAL Lisbeth – and that (the very beautiful) Noomi Norén is an interloper
Undoubtedly the best adult fiction written in my lifetime. The sad loss of Stieg Larsson has deprived modern literature of a rising star. However I will not dwell on that – but rather be infinitely grateful for the three books we were bequeathed, for Mikael Blomkvist, and particularly for Lisbeth Salander who I suspect will haunt me forever . . . .
- Vasquito – Scottish Borders,
You can sign up on amazon.co.uk for the first DVD with English subtitles. I think it should be available around July this year. Can’t wait…
- Karen,
Loved the three books,couldn’t put them down and frankly surprised some Hollywood giant hasn’t yet snapped up the rights!i would like to purchase the first Movie and the Youtube clips have English subtitles but the disk says it only has Nordic Co. subtitles??
- jp fitting,
Has it ever ocurred to anybody that she is a fictional character…?
Yes, I think you should read the books befor you say anything… Hmmm… “IT is a STUPED woman”, and thats from the trailer… congratulation
- Lara,
albert
- you are an ignoramus who cannot spell!!!
- dana reed/ Boston USA,
She is a principled survivor. Have you even READ the books? Can you read at all?
- Emily Scopes,
I just saw this film in Highland Park, Illinois. I was very pleased that it was faithful to the novel. Can’t wait to see The Girl Who Played with Fire this summer.
- Pamela, Barrington IL May,
You can sign up on amazon.co.uk to be notified when the first dvd with English subtitles becomes available. Think it should be around July.
- Karen,
Saw this film last night was shocked by the sexual cruelty our Herione endures, but equally I was rooted to the spot at the gritty action as we followed the two main characters unravel the clues to get justice. And although violent I enjoyed this movie dispite not reading the book first. But now I’m hooked and can’t wait to read book an eagerly await the next movie. Brilliant.
- H R Haines,
Simply one of the best reiveting books I have read. Could’nt put them down. I love the characters Mikael & Lisabeth.
Would be very interested in seeing the movies. Can these be ordered through amazon.com?
- Kristine – Dubai,
and u r a stuped man!
- Lisbeth Fan,
No it keeps happening . . . . .
This evening Canal plus in France will start the TV series ( ea monday for about 10 week or so )
They took the cinema version and added about an hour per film to make the series. So a bit closer to the book, which laks a bit in the first tow films. To many good items from the book are not in the cinema movies. Also more violence and sex scenes appartently. As it is on a pay channel and French version I’ll await untill they are for sale in retail shops.
In Belgium film 3 will be in cinemas on 19 Mai. When I went to see film 2 in Belgium in Januari, I was alone in the cinema. So this country didn’t go to wild about the films to my mind.
There’s also a Swedish TV serie called “Wallander”. Same procuding company Yellowbird and some actors are in it from the Millenium films. Very good police serie and soo Swedish / Scandinavian. Good plots and good sense of humor. Well done Sweden in a world where US/UK blockbusters take all credit.
Again such a pitty the creator did not live to enjoy it all.
- Guido Ruysschaert France,
Are these films available with English subtitles and if yes, where can they be ordered?
- Melanni,
Colombia Pictures has snapped the rights to the films.“We may retain control over most things, something that seems quite rare in Hollywood. But it seemed important to us, we do not want it to be too much business around this, that he becomes exploited” says Joakim Larsson to SvD. Joakim – Stiegs brother.
- John,
i love the first two books and am eagerly awaiting the third book to be released in the states. i was also lucky enough to be able to see the theatrical release of “the girl with teh dragon tattoo” and want to commend everyone involved on a job well done. naturally there were some small changes but, for the most part, it was faithful to the story. michael nyquist and noomi noren were amazing!
- traci-ann,
please bring the movies to the UK!
- clare,
Just saw the Dragon Tatoo last night and absolutely loved it. We were so happy you followed the book so closely. We anxiously await Fire here in the US and hope it comes soon.
- Linda G,
You should view the American version… just for the comparison. I think you are right about the Swedish version must be the best, though I won’t be seeing it.
- Dianne,
I totally agree with your comments. Noomi Rapace played the role of Lisbeth exquisitely and I only wish that the other 2 movies had already been completed. To the Director, Producer and everyone else involved in the making of these movies – pleeaase hurry up!
- Phil Manhire,
I have read the 3 books in French, loved them but yes, too sad when they were over (thinking of reading them in English to see whether there is a difference!) I’ve just watched yesterday the first part on dvd; I was a bit anxious as I thought it would be really hard work to bring to ‘life’ the overall book and atmosphere! But well done, this chapter was absolutely amazing and I can not wait to see the other 2 parts!! Brilliant actors, brilliant production – the challenge is not quite over yet!!
- Marie B.,
I can’t remember when I’ve enjoyed books as much as I enjoyed this trilogy. All three books were just incredible!! I enjoyed every page and was so sad when I finally finished Hornets Nest because the story was over.
The film (Dragon Tattoo) was AMAZING… Loved it!! and I certainly won’t be rushing to see the “Hollywood Version” there is no way on earth that Hollywood will do justice to these wonderful books, and in any case there can be NO other Lisbeth Salander than the fantastic Noomi Rapace. I can’t wait for the next two films to be released here in Australia.
- Chris R,
You can get the DVD in Finnish, Danish, and Norwegion at Amazon us and stieglarssonstore.com. You can also get Spanish at stieglarssonstore.com. They had Dutch at bol.com, not sure they still do. No English that I can find.
- KL,
www.yellowbird.se they are the producers of the movies, and US and Uk release on cinema to be expected in 2010
- Roger,
The books are amazing. Are the movies available?
- MB,
Are the movies available in south africa?
- Adnicul,
Lisbeth Salander it is stuped woman.
- Albert1973msn@msn.com,
I agree… So unfortunate that hollywood feels the need to try and steal the spotlight. Noomi was perfect as Lisbeth.
I just finished watching all three movies. Loved them. Love Noomi. I’m not so fond of Americans either, but I like the fact that Stieg’s messages will reach more people. Too many people are too lazy to read books or subtitles.
- PN from Canada,
Completely agree!!!! There is really no point in replacing her.
- ~ElizabethMarieStubbe~,
My wife and I found it in a red box here in LaGrange, Tx. Great movie. Cannot wait for the others to be released.
- Jim/ Schulenburg, Tx,
nancy /the film is out there in limited release. most major US citiesare showing the ‘Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” mostly art houseand independent movie theatres—go online and look them up.good luck—the movie is great—can’t wait for the 2nd and 3rd!!
- dana reed/boston USA,
Where in the US is Dragon Tatoo playing??? Is this a limited trailer? Read the series….dying to see…..please advise…..nancy4jcembarqmail.com
I just saw the movie of the first book, and i loved it. it followed the story line the best I have ever seen. I usually do not like to see movies of books I have read. I also admire that the astors look like real people, often American movie actors are too baeutiful and perfect. I am, I have ti admit, Danish, and was able understand everything without having to read the subtitles, but the movie met my expectations, and I cannot wait for the next two.
- edith nielsen – etnielsen@ctc.net,
I live in Mexico, where and when could i buy the dvd, the girl with the dragon tatto subtitled in spanish?
- jacont07@hotmail.com,
Hallo
I am from Slovakia
All 3 books were fantastic
It was thrilling, realistic, fine. I am looking forward to seeing a movie.
Lisbeth is very complicated but interesting person I think
- Peter, Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia,
I live in Hungary, and i loved the Millenium trilogy, so i would like to know, where can i get the film? (The girl with…). Thanks
- Lara,
Please Please, release the “Girl Who Played with Fire” film iwith English subtitles. I loved “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” No other film version of this story could be better. Thank you
- Barbara F. Webster,
When is the third book coming out as a movie? Loved the first two.
- Marilyn Banayan,
Tough bird, actress must be even tougher. One in a million.
- Michael E. Russell,
Just saw the first two movies while visiting relatives in Canada…GREAT and true film adaptation of the the novels…Noomi Noren (Rapace) is phenomenal as Lisbeth. I am eagerly anticipating seeing the 3rd film…has it been released in US yet?
- LouFou,
I do not, sadly I’m sure I’ve heard it before though, so I doubt it’s something that was written only for the film.
Hi, do you know the answer now? I’d like to know it, too.
- Martin,
Just saw the first two movies while visiting relatives in Canada…GREAT and true film adaptation of the the novels…Noomi Noren (Rapace) is phenomenal as Lisbeth. I am eagerly anticipating seeing the 3rd film…has it been released in US yet?
- LouFou,
Use the net Sally
- SL,
Film preview Curzon Mayfair 28/02
- Clive,
I would like to know when the DVD’s will be available in Australia i have read the books and have seen the first Movie ‘ THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO’it was absolutely fantastic.
Please let me know
- pamela capell,
I would like to know when the DVD’s will be available in Australia i have read the books and have seen the first Movie ‘ THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO’it was absolutely fantastic.
Please let me know
- pamela capell,
I have only recently started reading the books (after a cousin reccommended them to me) all 3 are phenomenal. Lisbeth is one of the most interesting main characters I have ever come across. The trailer looks excellent, I hope the movie will be somewhat close to the excellance of the book.
- Niamh – Ireland,
I have only recently started reading the books (after a cousin reccommended them to me) all 3 are phenomenal. Lisbeth is one of the most interesting main characters I have ever come across. The trailer looks excellent, I hope the movie will be somewhat close to the excellance of the book.
- Niamh – Ireland,
Michael and Noomi protrayed the brillant characters of Steig Laarsen beyond measure! An amazing job by the casting crew and all involved. I care NOT to see an American version.
- kgentry,
Just read article in newspaper that 3rd movie is scheduled for theater release in Swedish this fall, FYI
- LouFou,
I’ve seen both of them, too – but I thought that while the first one was fairly true to the book, the second one strayed a little too far for my taste.
- Jasmine,
Michael and Noomi protrayed the brillant characters of Steig Laarsen beyond measure! An amazing job by the casting crew and all involved. I care NOT to see an American version.
- kgentry,
Just read article in newspaper that 3rd movie is scheduled for theater release in Swedish this fall, FYI
- LouFou,
I’ve seen both of them, too – but I thought that while the first one was fairly true to the book, the second one strayed a little too far for my taste.
- Jasmine,
Just saw the ‘Played with Fire’ film here in a small ‘art’ theater in Chapel Hill, NC. Subtitles – not dubbed)
Great stuff (as was the first film). Some minor ‘discrepancies’ from the book but VERY well adapted. (I shudder to consider the Hollywood versions. )
Hope the ‘Hornet’s Nest’ will be out here soon.
(The DVD of ‘Tattoo’ was dubbed into English quite well. As expected, the dubbing was a bit more complete and nuanced than the subtitles were. I’ll watch the ‘Fire’ DVD when it comes out with dubbing – just for comparison’s sake.)
- CVBritton, nc, usa,
Since I am not sure where to add this comment, I’ll put it here. I really wish Showtime or HBO were making this a series rather than the books being made into movies. Call me greedy, but I would love to have several seasons of Lisbeth Salander rather than a couple of movies. Guess I don’t want the ride to end. Maybe Eva can make a deal w/Showtime or HBO to do the remaining six stories!
- A. DuPont,
Just saw the ‘Played with Fire’ film here in a small ‘art’ theater in Chapel Hill, NC. Subtitles – not dubbed)
Great stuff (as was the first film). Some minor ‘discrepancies’ from the book but VERY well adapted. (I shudder to consider the Hollywood versions. )
Hope the ‘Hornet’s Nest’ will be out here soon.
(The DVD of ‘Tattoo’ was dubbed into English quite well. As expected, the dubbing was a bit more complete and nuanced than the subtitles were. I’ll watch the ‘Fire’ DVD when it comes out with dubbing – just for comparison’s sake.)
- CVBritton, nc, usa,
Since I am not sure where to add this comment, I’ll put it here. I really wish Showtime or HBO were making this a series rather than the books being made into movies. Call me greedy, but I would love to have several seasons of Lisbeth Salander rather than a couple of movies. Guess I don’t want the ride to end. Maybe Eva can make a deal w/Showtime or HBO to do the remaining six stories!
- A. DuPont,
Dragon Tattoo was absolutely awesome with Michael and Noomi. However, I was sorely disappointed to learn that 30 minutes had been cut from the original film for us Americans. Will the entire film be released in a form that can be watched on US DVDs?
- Debbie,
The 3rd movie comes out to buy.
It’s been several years since I read all three books (#1 in US translation and #2 & #3 in French because I didn’t/couldn’t wait for US translations) With time
-lapse, I did not feel film strayed from written version except that much of sub
-plots weren’t accommodated…usual for film adaptations. As a film adaptation, I felt it was SUPERB!
- LouFou,
Dragon Tattoo was absolutely awesome with Michael and Noomi. However, I was sorely disappointed to learn that 30 minutes had been cut from the original film for us Americans. Will the entire film be released in a form that can be watched on US DVDs?
- Debbie,
The 3rd movie comes out to buy 17 august.
It’s been several years since I read all three books (#1 in US translation and #2 & #3 in French because I didn’t/couldn’t wait for US translations) With time
-lapse, I did not feel film strayed from written version except that much of sub
-plots weren’t accommodated…usual for film adaptations. As a film adaptation, I felt it was SUPERB!
- LouFou,
The new Trilogy release available to pre-order from Amazon.de Does anyone know whether English subtitles will be included? The release date is Oct 4th
- David Golding, 11 August 2010/em>
When will the movie of The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest be released?
- John Rogers,
The longer version is probably the TV mini
-serie shown in some countries. A tip if you like Swedish film, see the movie “as in heaven”. Amazon have it.
- Marieanne,
Is there a third movie yet of … The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest? When is it going to be released ?
- StiegFan-Maine,
As the film the girl who played with fire been realised
- Gary,
the books are awsome and i can’t wait to watch the movies too(although the cast is horrible)…it’s such a pity that larsson is dead and can’t continue his writing…
- Mary,Athens city,Greece,
the movie was great. Loved it.
- Motive,
Given books for Christmas , best yet , got to see movies
- bev,nf , can,
I saw these movies when I was in Spain last summer 2010, and I was very impressed. I haven’t have the change to read the book, but the movies are very realistic, graphic, and well done. Great actors. I hope you enjoy them as I did.
- T.Sr.,
This movie was fabulous. The books are clearly the better of the two however I must give credit to the producers/directors and actors. Yes it was lacking a bit of character, yes the changed a few un-necessary parts, still a great film. I’m sure Hollywood will butcher its version, but iIl see it anyway.
- 20 year old girl,
Having linguistic access only to the non-Swedish-language versions of the three Stieg Larsson books, audiobooks, and films has been a small and understandable disadvantage to many of us. Still, the two languages in which I?ve fascinatedly drunk them in (English, German) give an excellent idea of the seriousness with which the fine translators have gone about their work. Getting to the shaded, nuanced heart of each of the original films, however, really requires that you hear the subtly done, emotionally rich Swedish soundtrack. Viewing subtitles (the English & German ones are good) allows you to step directly into the complex, culturally advanced emotional landscape of the films. The English dubs don?t quite pull this off.
I?m afraid that the Hollywood versions will necessarily be much less concerned with the psychologically charged subjects and milieus of the epic Millennium Trilogy than were, for instance, the big-budget, surprisingly sensitive BBC remakes (with Kenneth Branagh) of that other big Swedish hit, Henning Mankell?s darkly riveting Wallander stories. Da Caprio play-acting inside of Mikael Blomkvist?s head? Er, thank you, NO. Noomi Rapace owns the Salander rôle, with her keen abililty to portray an obsessively private, vulnerable persona while exercising her character?s potent abilities realistically, sometimes shatteringly. She?s not an entirely impossible act to follow, perhaps, but the depth of the character ? as off the three films as a whole ? is no doubt too tough a challenge for the emotionally limited and sexually simplistic ?vision? prevailing on modern-day Sunset Boulevard.
10 Jan 2011
- Christopher Greenleaf ? Avondale, RI, USA,
Just saw the movie, English subtitles, in New Zealand. Fabulous! Not sure when it will be available in the states.
- Tim, Ruby Bay, NZ,
I´m sorry, my english is not very good
In German TV on January 23rd will start the original and originally made for the swedish TV version of the three books in six parts. For every book 2 x 90min. For the cinema version from every 2×90 film version for TV 30min were cut to make it a 150min version. This may explain a lot of what is missing in the films.
From February 11th on this “director´s cut” will be available but as far as I know only in German.
- Lilly, Germany,
What a Fab film Best I have seen in along time.Made my blood sqirm.
Brilliant plot can’t wait till next one.
- ANN ROBERTSON SCOTLAND,
My wife and I listened to “… Tatoo” on audiobooks and read the others right away in a series. We think that the plot line carried across the three represent an intricacy and quality of writing that is simply incredible. I cannot remember reading one other novel let alone three with such well diagrammed and gripping plot lines and intimately deep character development. Fantastic! Simply Fantastic!
The movies were another case. We watched on consecutive nights via Netflix on line all three of the Yellowbird productions in Swedish with English subtitles. “… Tatoo” was quite good and I wondered how a Hollywood production would be able to compete. However “… Fire” and “… Hornet’s Nest” were poor and quite a disappointment.
Direction was unenthused. Other than Noomi Rapace the acting lacked energy and emotion. The actors simply spoke their lines … there was little emotion in the dialog. There were significant gaps and critical differences in the plot that missed key points. If you had not read the books you would have been totally lost.
All three books were fantastic … the first movie was good … the second and third were terrible. This is the best example ever of “the book being better than the movie”. Such a disappointment.
- DKBerry Arkansas (USA),
Are any of these movies in English or just have English subtitles? I am almost done with the book trilogy, and I cannot wait to watch the movies!
- K Wirth,
only the girl with the dragon tatto is released as a dvd with subtitles the other two will be later on in 2010 you can order it through various sites
j´ai commencer a lire steig larson, je lui fait une compéte avec oksanen. Stieg devance pour l´instant
- le lion et ougux,
I read all three books and wanted more. I saw the Swedish subtitled movies and Noomie’s portrayal of Lisbeth was spot on. Thank you Sweden for a 3 great books.
- Barbara Smith,
I was surprised that Noomie didn’t have breast implants for the second movie. It would be true to the book and visually interesting.
- The Judge,
Hollywood has just started an English version of “The girl with the dragon tattoo.” Hope it’s as good as the swedish version.
- Jen,
Forgot this:“According to the producer Soren Stærmose at Yellow Bird, Columbia will make a completely new interpretation of the books”
- John,
i’m confued! what’s the correct order of the films??
- Maru,
Stupid comment…what’s her breast has to do with the movie…go buy some porn if you wanna to see tits and ass…you obviously didn’t understand the movie..
- Michel Menard,
not only that, Judge, LS dealing with her new appearence has lots to do with her psychological resolution process as a whole.But I don’t care about peeping at her breasts at all. The LS I imagine is a lot more than T&A. Just my 2cnts
- Aharon,
Why not put it out in English? A much larger audience would be interested if it was in English.
- Leonard Revet,
political truth shrouded in fiction???
- debbie gormley,
How I can see the movies I lived in Guatemala?, were I can buy it
- Andrea,
how can i buy the trilogy dvd movies in greece region2? i loved the books
- frank fesak,
I couldnt put the books down, have read all 3 & my heart was racing, breathing irregular, amazing writing, story line & characters – probably the best mystery I have ever read & I’m a late 60's woman – now in withdrawal, want more novels & more of main characters – so sad Larsson died & so young, a loss of real talent -
- Dian a B,
after i ve read the trilogy millenium i still remember the suspense and the travelling i sensed through this journey,i ve ordered ths 1st movie and i hope its as good as the book.also dec 2011 david fincher (seven) will direct the american version of the 1st film winh daniel creg in the role of michael blumkvist
I saw the first movie although it was just a chance purchase. Oh boy! I was gripped from the first minute and went out the next day to buy the second book. That was read in a day and a half. The third book took 2 days days to read. I’m not normally a novel reader. I prefer history or politics but Larsson is brilliant at evoking the posssiblity of a giant conspiracy in a western democratic liberal state. I won’t be watching the US film. Nothing could be better than the Swedish films. The acting is good and the quiet understated acting of Nqkvist is superb. The Americans always miss the point; they’ll make it as Johnny Depp meets Catwoman with a plot written by a 5-year old on a postage stamp.
- AdamK,
unfortunatly money has proabably bought the world wide rights (except for sweden of course) so we willlll get glititzzed and glamoured and leave the theatres in thrall and awash with memories blazing with special effcts and who knows possibly even avatars.
- gert a. rutters,
When will The Girl Whp Kicked The HOrnests Nest open in the U. S.?
- Mary Ahearn
“as in heaven” is available on Netflix online streaming too….GREAT MOVIE!!
- akkamaan, 19 August 2010
Just finished watching the 3 movies. I was very disappointed with the quality of the subtitles. Not able to understand Swedish, I relied on the English subtitles and must say that it is so poorly translated….with sentences not being finished at all.
Have you improved on the English subtitles for your newer recorded dvd’s?
- Maria,
they are great…..when will there be more
- jayw,
thank you so much stieg larsson ,i wish you would be here like us ,never read a book like these ,wonderful triology !!!
Excellent reading ,, hard to put the books down eh !!!!!!!!
- daveashton40,
I love these books on the second and was unable to get the third here in Trinidad, since it sold out, so having my aunt bring it for me from Canada…the best read in a long time.. It’s a masterpiece!!!!!
- Shanna114,
Is this going to be available in USA. Best books of decade. Where can I see or get these here. The sub titles went a little fast.
- kh13,
I’ve just watched the films, and at first was a bit dubious of the foreign film, but was amazed that I actually got warmed to it. The acting was very good, and should rate among the best that Hollywood, themselves, could produce. I hope that they come out with more great films like these, and would reccomend everyone to see them.
- Henry Sharpe,
Honestly, I want to see more of Lisbeth and Mickael. The trilogy is one of the best at this time. I hope another book and amazing history to play….. CONGRATULATIONS
- veroka32,
The “american version” fails on all fronts. The USA cannot make a serious thriller of this nivaeu because the action dominates the acting and the realism is always “monitored and censored.” This regardless of Daniel Craig’s popularity, there is never a cutting-edge level of performance from him or anyone else in this rendition. In the original trilogy DVDs, even with english voice-overs, the acting and dramatic pulse of the 3 films was so excellent, I couldn’t wait for the next DVD in the trilogy to begin. My condolences to Hollywood, but they should have left this re-filming to others or never taken it on in the first place!
- barbara wiedner,
They did do a dubbed version of the original, and it was horrible. The subtitled one is infinitely better: you can still hear the tone, inflection and script interpretation in the voices of the original actors. I’ve seen the first 2 Swedish ones, and will see the third next weekend. I have no idea why they made another one, except to mollify the American illterates who can’t read subtitles and chew gum at the same time. Michael Nyqvist and Noomi Rapace were perfect.
- Chiara,
The American version of Girl With The DragonTattoo suprised me by being very well done, tying together the complicated layers as the movie progressed. It did help to have read the book. However, the Swedish versions are still the best, so un-Hollywood, with real looking people, not Hollywood glamour stars. I liked both versions though.
- Evie,