"....actions have consequences."
The Scandinavian lit-hit and David Fincher's film-making seem the perfect match: chilly, cerebral and utterly absorbing. This lengthy adaptation is more straightforward and less flashy than some of Fincher's efforts, making it more Inspector Morse than Seven, but the director's grip on the viewer never falters, the interesting (and often British) cast is excellent - Craig and Rooney utterly inhabit their already-iconic roles and their on-screen relationship works well - plus the mystery at the heart of the tale unfolds carefully and effectively. The Swedish backdrop across the seasons is beautifully shot, and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross provide yet another superb soundscape. It can still be argued that Salander's abuse sub-plot is unnecessary and its removal would not detract from the central investigative tale (and if Salander had been male, Hollywood would not have gone near it), but overall Fincher delivers another strong, fascinating and satisfying tale.
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