tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post6143636844378008095..comments2023-12-24T19:38:00.242-08:00Comments on Mendelson's Memos: Review: Rooney Mara shines as Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher's otherwise pointless and neutered The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011) remake.Scott Mendelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131426080984100749noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-38055044772039337232012-09-08T06:41:10.836-07:002012-09-08T06:41:10.836-07:00"That's really how the book plays out as ..."That's really how the book plays out as well."<br /><br />But the book is also awful._http://twitter.com/SatchmoBronsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-20879563203361898302011-12-23T08:44:39.241-08:002011-12-23T08:44:39.241-08:00I guess I have to disagree with your critique abou...I guess I have to disagree with your critique about it being bad that the character arcs don't interact during the first third of the movie. That's really how the book plays out as well. The first third (maybe half) is introducing us to Bloomkvist as, really the main character, then giving us glimpses and teases of Salander. And, ultimately, showing us why she is the way she is and why she is the more interesting of the two.<br /><br />I understand that movies don't need to (and usually don't) follow the books, but I like that this one did, or attempted too. I think keeping them separate for a good portion of the movie lets us realize the personalities and histories of the characters in a more personal and revealing way.<br /><br />I do completely agree that the violence was toned down from what I expected it to be and think it did the film, book, and Salander's character an injustice.<br /><br />Either way, I always appreciate your reviews and essays, please keep them coming.Jpayton900noreply@blogger.com