Yesterday, I got the chance to go see "The Girl Who Played with Fire" at the cinema, the second film of the "Millennium" trilogy based on the books by the late, Stieg Larsson.
I must admit, I haven't read the books (am I the only one?), however I'm totally captivated with the films and am in the process of securing the books from a friend. Back in July, I watched the first film - "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo". Awesome!
Lisbeth Salander ('the girl') is mysterious, fierce, and unrelenting in her campaign to right wrongs inflicted on herself and others. The films have been tense, and not afraid of packing real punch - real credit goes to the actors who play Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) and journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist); plus, director of the films Niels Arden Oplev.
Made by Swedish production company, Yellow Bird, the films are also set to be remade by Hollywood starring Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig - though I'm not sure there's any need for such a remake?! Bizarre waste of money when the originals are so good!
The final installment, "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets' Nest" is due for release in the UK on 26 November 2010. I, for one, can't wait!
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