Preview: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Synopsis:

A murder mystery leads a journalist on a vast trek to locate a missing woman with the help of a gruff female hacker.

• Poster: -

Review:

There was no poster immediately available for my review. Should one become available in the future, this section will be updated.

• Trailer: A; B+

Review:

Whether I agree with the need to adapt the original film trilogy or novel into an English-language film or not, this is one pounding trailer. It's a visceral treat from beginning to end with high fashion cutting, pulsing music and sound effects, all blended together to tantalize the audience without so much as a word.

It was inevitable that a second trailer after the spectacular first would pale in comparison, but this trailer does a fine job keeping suspense high and exposing some of the more important elements. Fincher's film may have some promise.

Oscar Prospects:

While David Fincher hasn't exactly been an Academy favorite, the early talk is this could be a strong contender for him in a number of categories.

Release Date:

• December 21, 2011

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (June 5, 2011) Original

-Wesley Lovell (September 25, 2011) New Trailer