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Swedish The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo: Theatrical or Mini-Series?

  • 22-06-2012 3:55pm
    #1
    MakeEmLaugh
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    Niels Arden Oplev's original version of The Girl With The Dragon tattoo was released in two versions: a theatrical version which was 152 minutes long, and then as part of an extended television mini-series (joined up with its two sequels, which were directed by Daniel Alfredson).

    As someone who hasn't seen either versions of these films, can people say which is better? Is the mini-series a more comprehensive, and therefore more satisfying, way to experience them? Or are the theatrical versions more succinct and digestible, and thus better as standalone films?

    I can't seem to find whether Niels Arden Oplev preferred his theatrical version or the extended television mini-series. Any feedback appreciated.


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  • #2
    mikhail
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    I'm not aware of what the extended run-time adds or subtracts, but I hear the sequels are far weakers stories (and films).


  • #3
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,019 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Yeah the sequels are altogether weaker, both on page and on screen. Thought the second film was particularly half-assed, and while the third is a slight improvement (despite a range of dodgy epilogues) the first is easily the best of the series. Although I do think apart from Noomi Rapace the Swedish originals are fairly ho-hum: Fincher's version, while not without problems, is a much better film.

    I haven't seen the mini-series, but I definitely think giving the two later stories some breathing room couldn't be a bad thing, as the second film really struggles to hit all the plot points in a dramatically engaging way.


  • #4
    strandroad
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    I would give the mini-series a try, because the movies cut out so much of the background/characterisation that giving them a little more space to develop can only be a good thing.
    I've seen three Swedish movies and the Fincher one, but given a choice I'd probably prefer to see the series.


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