Review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) by Kalil H — 27 Feb 2013

This original Swedish adaption is well made, but cannot compare to Fincher's masterful rendering.

This review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) was written by Kalil H on 27 Feb 2013.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has generally received very positive reviews.

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