Review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) by Marc R — 01 Oct 2014

Fincher's on autopilot here, particularly when compared to the masterful "Zodiac," but his craft is unmistakable on the screen (playing around w/ sound, effective compositions). It's crisply edited, moody, w/ a great score.

But the highlight, of course, is Rooney Mara in the title role, who is equal parts ferocity and quiet vulnerability. She remains compelling even when the story and direction aren't.