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RaeofLite · 26th Sep 2011, 11:27 PM

Just curious how many people have read Stieg Larsson's Millenium trilogy, or seen the Swedish films. Hollywood and Columbia pictures is making their version of it and it's out this December in Theatres. While I think the books and Swedish films are great, I'm also looking forward to seeing this version as well.

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alex2020 · 26th Sep 2011, 11:32 PM

I've read the first two. I thought they were absolutely amazing! I couldn't put them down. I've still got to get my hands on the third one.

I've never seen the movies but I do intend to watch both the Swedish and Hollywood versions. They both look good.

Shevanel · 26th Sep 2011, 11:34 PM

After seeing the first film, I would really like to read all the books.

I loved the first film, I thought it was rather amazing. But this other adaptation is looking to be amazing as well. David Fincher directing <3

Messed Up · 26th Sep 2011, 11:39 PM

I saw the Swedish film. I did wish they had just left it alone and not adapted it for American audiences but from what I’ve seen from the full American trailer they look spot on from the original movie. I have been meaning to read the books! It was an awesome movie. I did a paper on it for a gender and crime class.

kiersten · 26th Sep 2011, 11:40 PM

This thread just reminded me of the 'need to add to my reading list' I have to do for these books! I haven't seen any of the movies yet, so I'm debating if I want to wait until after I've read the books or if I want to see the movies & then read them...

Shevanel · 26th Sep 2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Messed Up

I saw the Swedish film. I did wish they had just left it alone and not adapted it for American audiences but from what I’ve seen from the full American trailer they look spot on from the original movie. I have been meaning to read the books! It was an awesome movie. I did a paper on it for a gender and crime class.

As long as you understand it's not a remake of the first adaptation, but a second adaptation. Supposedly the Swedish film differs from the book some, noticeably too.

RaeofLite · 26th Sep 2011, 11:46 PM

Definately read it first Kiersten. If you like crime, thriller, romance, mystery all rolled into one, you'll get more than you bargained for. Larsson's so descriptive it can get a bit much in some spots, but it's definately worth the time spent reading it.

It's definately one of the best series I've ever read.

maverick · 27th Sep 2011, 02:47 AM

I have the first book sitting on my life, but I haven't read it yet. The movie looks kickass though, and I'm already looking forward to seeing it just based on that trailer.

Nazo · 27th Sep 2011, 05:04 AM

I slogged over halfway through the first book a couple months ago. It has so many ups and downs regarding my interest in it that it makes it really difficult to push on. I have to finish it by December, eh? Hmm...

27th Sep 2011, 05:49 AM

I've read all three books and watched the Swedish movies and I really liked them all, though the first book was the most interesting. Lisbeth is definitely one of my all time favourite characters. And I think I will watch the American version as well, at least out of curiosity - I like the trailer.

Pseudojim · 27th Sep 2011, 08:46 AM

I didn't even know there was any film BUT the swedish.

I saw The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo at the cinema and had to look away for much of it. I was with an ex at the time... We didn't do anything but cuddle that night. Definitely a disturbing film, but a compelling enough story line.

**TheEdend** · 27th Sep 2011, 10:44 AM

Haven't read the book, but the first two movies were really freaking good. The movies are so graphic that I actually had to get up for some scenes, but I think those scenes give the movies what it is.

I really don't get why they have to remake them, but oh well xD Hope they are good.

Beachboi92 · 27th Sep 2011, 12:21 PM

I've yet to read the books but me and my friend stumbled upon the movies on netflix and fell in love, so i've watched all of them and i'm excited to see the new movie :x I would like to read the books but i need to finish this other book im reading first xD

Bix · 1st Oct 2011, 03:41 PM

I read all 3 books this summer, and they were absolutely fantastic. One of my favorite series now. I highly suggest everyone read them. It was hard to put them down when I needed some sleep.

The movie looks pretty awesome as well, can't wait to see it.

mischa91 · 4th Oct 2011, 06:56 PM

I've read the first 2 and am looking to get the 3rd book. Haven't seen any of the films yet though. i did see the trailer for the american adaptation recently and it looks amazing.

26th Sep 2011, 11:32 PM	#2
alex2020 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everybody important, and anybody who asks. Location: Florida Age: 19 Posts: 1,437 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo I've read the first two. I thought they were absolutely amazing! I couldn't put them down. I've still got to get my hands on the third one. I've never seen the movies but I do intend to watch both the Swedish and Hollywood versions. They both look good. __________________ “Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.”

26th Sep 2011, 11:34 PM	#3
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo After seeing the first film, I would really like to read all the books. I loved the first film, I thought it was rather amazing. But this other adaptation is looking to be amazing as well. David Fincher directing <3 __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

26th Sep 2011, 11:39 PM	#4
Messed Up EC Addict Full Member Gender: Dude Orientation: “Well, I’m a little BI-FURIOUS!" Location: The Marvellous Land of Oz Posts: 556 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo I saw the Swedish film. I did wish they had just left it alone and not adapted it for American audiences but from what I’ve seen from the full American trailer they look spot on from the original movie. I have been meaning to read the books! It was an awesome movie. I did a paper on it for a gender and crime class.

26th Sep 2011, 11:40 PM	#5
kiersten KierstenChromium, Mistress Of Metal Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to 127 people & my parents & 1 cousin so far Location: Sarnia, ON Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo This thread just reminded me of the 'need to add to my reading list' I have to do for these books! I haven't seen any of the movies yet, so I'm debating if I want to wait until after I've read the books or if I want to see the movies & then read them... __________________ Penny: What's Sheldon's deal? Leonard: What do you mean "deal"? Penny : You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls? Guys? Sock puppets? Leonard: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.

26th Sep 2011, 11:46 PM	#7
RaeofLite I've got the moves like Jagger Full Member Gender: ♀ Orientation: Sapphicly inclined Out Status: My closet is for clothes! Location: BC, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 3,111 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Definately read it first Kiersten. If you like crime, thriller, romance, mystery all rolled into one, you'll get more than you bargained for. Larsson's so descriptive it can get a bit much in some spots, but it's definately worth the time spent reading it. It's definately one of the best series I've ever read. __________________ People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Bonnie Jean Wasmund (and the lesbians)

27th Sep 2011, 02:47 AM	#8
maverick let watchers become warriors Full Member Gender: You tell me. Orientation: Hey good lookin'. wink Out Status: It's pretty obvious. Location: Alabama cue banjos Age: 26 Posts: 2,118 Join Date: Nov 2010	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo I have the first book sitting on my life, but I haven't read it yet. The movie looks kickass though, and I'm already looking forward to seeing it just based on that trailer. __________________ Shelter me oh genius words, just give me strength / to pen these things, and give me peace to well her wings / and oh, oh carry on, all you minstrels of the world, we will catch our lady's ear, we will win for us the girl.

27th Sep 2011, 05:04 AM	#9
Nazo Janis Ian's Lesbian Crush Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Facebook, not hiding at college Location: Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 2,071 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo I slogged over halfway through the first book a couple months ago. It has so many ups and downs regarding my interest in it that it makes it really difficult to push on. I have to finish it by December, eh? Hmm... __________________ are you feeling like a prisoner are you living life the way you want giving time to ones you love are you giving time to who you are

27th Sep 2011, 05:49 AM	#10
MadSeed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo I've read all three books and watched the Swedish movies and I really liked them all, though the first book was the most interesting. Lisbeth is definitely one of my all time favourite characters. And I think I will watch the American version as well, at least out of curiosity - I like the trailer.

27th Sep 2011, 08:46 AM	#11
Pseudojim Part robot Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi - Kinsey 2ish Out Status: All but family Location: Australia Age: 27 Posts: 2,154 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo I didn't even know there was any film BUT the swedish. I saw The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo at the cinema and had to look away for much of it. I was with an ex at the time... We didn't do anything but cuddle that night. Definitely a disturbing film, but a compelling enough story line.

27th Sep 2011, 10:44 AM	#12
TheEdend Hope will never be silent EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Extended family still doesn't know Location: Orlando, Florida Age: 21 Posts: 2,831 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Haven't read the book, but the first two movies were really freaking good. The movies are so graphic that I actually had to get up for some scenes, but I think those scenes give the movies what it is. I really don't get why they have to remake them, but oh well xD Hope they are good. __________________ “You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result” -Gandhi

27th Sep 2011, 12:21 PM	#13
Beachboi92 Occasionally Caddy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: queer Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Frederick Maryland Age: 19 Posts: 2,226 Join Date: Jul 2009	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo I've yet to read the books but me and my friend stumbled upon the movies on netflix and fell in love, so i've watched all of them and i'm excited to see the new movie :x I would like to read the books but i need to finish this other book im reading first xD __________________ All men are created equal, it is only men themselves who place themselves above equality. David Allan Coe

1st Oct 2011, 03:41 PM	#14
Bix Newbie Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Posts: 7 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo I read all 3 books this summer, and they were absolutely fantastic. One of my favorite series now. I highly suggest everyone read them. It was hard to put them down when I needed some sleep. The movie looks pretty awesome as well, can't wait to see it.

4th Oct 2011, 06:56 PM	#15
mischa91 Well Known Full Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Some friends and fb Location: Ohio. Originally from Newcastle Age: 28 Posts: 229 Join Date: Oct 2009	Re: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo I've read the first 2 and am looking to get the 3rd book. Haven't seen any of the films yet though. i did see the trailer for the american adaptation recently and it looks amazing.

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