The Girl Who Played with Fire reviews
Review by on 28 Sep 2010
There's some terrific casting here, particularly Teleborian and Niedermann.
Review by on 26 Sep 2010
THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE continues the adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s blockbuster Millennium trilogy. In this second instalment, investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist turns his attention to the issue of sex trafficking, preparing to again expose corrupt high-profile Swedish figures in his Millennium magazine. When two researchers on the case are murdered, Blomkvist sets out to find the killer while also trying to clear Salander’s name. Lisbeth Salander is framed for the murders, and while hiding from the police and media she must also face the dark events of her own past.
Fans of Larsson’s novels will appreciate at least the fidelity of this adaptation, while those who have not read the books or seen the first film – THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO – may find the plot difficult to follow. The 2-hour film condenses the novel, cutting out the excessive detail of Larsson’s style. Yet it still feels laboured, lacking the pace of the first film’s thriller. The trilogy moves through several genres, beginning with a murder mystery and ending with a courtroom drama. In this middle section the story moves from thriller to horror, becoming increasingly implausible. As in the book, the turn to horror is somewhat comical, such as when the Frankensteinian hulk Niedermann lumbers into action. Other performances are strong, particularly the well-cast Noomi Rapace as Salander. Despite that it is somewhat lacklustre in comparison to the first film and has more of a made-for-television aesthetic, THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE is an enjoyable continuation of the Larsson epic.
Claire Henry
Fans of Larsson’s novels will appreciate at least the fidelity of this adaptation, while those who have not read the books or seen the first film – THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO – may find the plot difficult to follow. The 2-hour film condenses the novel, cutting out the excessive detail of Larsson’s style. Yet it still feels laboured, lacking the pace of the first film’s thriller. The trilogy moves through several genres, beginning with a murder mystery and ending with a courtroom drama. In this middle section the story moves from thriller to horror, becoming increasingly implausible. As in the book, the turn to horror is somewhat comical, such as when the Frankensteinian hulk Niedermann lumbers into action. Other performances are strong, particularly the well-cast Noomi Rapace as Salander. Despite that it is somewhat lacklustre in comparison to the first film and has more of a made-for-television aesthetic, THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE is an enjoyable continuation of the Larsson epic.
Claire Henry
Review by on 25 Sep 2010
**warning may contain some spoilers**
No definitely not as good as the previous film in this trilogy. But still well worth watching. I am glad I went to see it, but it was just not as well made - I guess I had high expectations coming off the first film. Some of the characters were totally unbelievable, like the Terminator guy is meant to feel no pain and is therefore meant to be this amazing warrior. PLEASE. A man who feels no pain is more likely to have lost his fingers and toes to the countless accidents of daily life, kind of like how leprosy sufferers can't feel pain in their extremities and that is why they get so many injuries. Also the girlfriend/kickboxer and the boxer - they seemed very flat and cliched characters. And when these two got locked in the shed, why didn't they just use the chainsaw that the Terminator left next to them? Seems a bit careless of the Terminator guy?
Also, the plot got thick to the point of turgidness.
Nevertheless, an entertaining night at the cinema!
No definitely not as good as the previous film in this trilogy. But still well worth watching. I am glad I went to see it, but it was just not as well made - I guess I had high expectations coming off the first film. Some of the characters were totally unbelievable, like the Terminator guy is meant to feel no pain and is therefore meant to be this amazing warrior. PLEASE. A man who feels no pain is more likely to have lost his fingers and toes to the countless accidents of daily life, kind of like how leprosy sufferers can't feel pain in their extremities and that is why they get so many injuries. Also the girlfriend/kickboxer and the boxer - they seemed very flat and cliched characters. And when these two got locked in the shed, why didn't they just use the chainsaw that the Terminator left next to them? Seems a bit careless of the Terminator guy?
Also, the plot got thick to the point of turgidness.
Nevertheless, an entertaining night at the cinema!
Review by on 25 Sep 2010
WARNING SPOILER COMMENT!
not as good as the first! seemed a bit rushed, and more about the drama of the people rather than the 'issues' like the first one.
also a bit star wars kind of i'm your father....i'm your sister's cousins brother!
but all good drama and action, done much much better than Hollywood's cliches.
looking forward to number 3!
not as good as the first! seemed a bit rushed, and more about the drama of the people rather than the 'issues' like the first one.
also a bit star wars kind of i'm your father....i'm your sister's cousins brother!
but all good drama and action, done much much better than Hollywood's cliches.
looking forward to number 3!
Film details
The Girl Who Played with Fire
MILLENNIUM TRILOGY
Actor: Lena Endre
Actor: Michael Nyqvist
Director: Daniel Alfredson
Actor: Noomi Rapace
Actor: Michael Nyqvist
Director: Daniel Alfredson
Actor: Noomi Rapace
Germany, 2009.
129 mins. , with English subtitles.
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