Daniel Craig is in a new movie called The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

JohnNintendoNerdJohnNintendoNerd Lake Elmo, MinnesotaPosts: 48MI6 Agent
edited January 2011 in Off Topic Chat
...And for some reason I thought it was the name for Bond 23 because it sort of sounds like a take-off of The Man with the Golden Gun.
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  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,988Quartermasters
    Apparently it's based on a fairly decently-selling novel ;)
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  • JohnNintendoNerdJohnNintendoNerd Lake Elmo, MinnesotaPosts: 48MI6 Agent
    edited January 2011
    Apparently it's based on a fairly decently-selling novel ;)

    There's a book called The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo? Is it any good? Or is it like Stephanie Meyer's Twilight novels?
    "Your orders were to shoot that sniper!"

    "Stuff my orders! I only kill professionals. That woman didn't know one end of a rifle from the other. Go ahead, tell M. what you want. If he fires me, I'll thank him for it."
  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,988Quartermasters
    Apparently it's based on a fairly decently-selling novel ;)

    There's a book called The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo? Is it any good? Or is it like Stephanie Meyer's Twilight novels?

    I haven't read it yet, but it's a MAJOR bestseller that has gotten excellent reviews. In fact one film version has already been made in Europe. It's the first of a trilogy, so Craigger has another movie franchise on his hands!

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  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Apparently it's based on a fairly decently-selling novel ;)

    There's a book called The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo? Is it any good? Or is it like Stephanie Meyer's Twilight novels?

    One of the best novels I have read (I've read all 3) - it's the first of The Millenium Trilogy - The Girl with the dragon tattoo, The girl who played with fire, and The Girl who Kicked a hornets Nest.

    If you haven't read these - then I suggest you do.

    Superb -{

    (And all three movies have been made in Sweden, staring Michael Nyqvist, who plays the protagonist Mikael Blomkvist and Noomi Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander) - I did post about it here

    It looks like Hollywood deemed it necessary to re-make it into an English version - staring Daniel :x

    I would have said this was unnecessary, as the originals are all great films, however - I must admit, if I hadn't have read the books - I would have never have understood what was going on in the movies..... so it will be interesting to see if the Hollywood version(s) turns them into more 'stand alone' versions.
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  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,631MI6 Agent
    I agree with Lexi, they are superb books, amongst the best I have read over the past 5 years or so. I have seen the first two original films and thought the first was excellent while the second disappointed a bit (but was still good). I really don't think it's necessary to remake the Swedish originals as they are brilliantly acted, beautifully shot and just damn good films...but I know that not everyone's into subtitles. Craig's casting will work well I believe, but ultimately I think one of the things that made "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" (book and film) as good as it was was its grittiness. I hope Hollywood doesn't wimp out and soften a nasty story unnecessarily.
  • JohnNintendoNerdJohnNintendoNerd Lake Elmo, MinnesotaPosts: 48MI6 Agent
    I agree with Lexi, they are superb books, amongst the best I have read over the past 5 years or so. I have seen the first two original films and thought the first was excellent while the second disappointed a bit (but was still good). I really don't think it's necessary to remake the Swedish originals as they are brilliantly acted, beautifully shot and just damn good films...but I know that not everyone's into subtitles. Craig's casting will work well I believe, but ultimately I think one of the things that made "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" (book and film) as good as it was was its grittiness. I hope Hollywood doesn't wimp out and soften a nasty story unnecessarily.

    The quality of a remake is always a crap-shoot. Nine times out of ten you'll end up with a bad remake by directors who don't give a **** but sometimes you end up with a good remake like Insomnia (2002) 3:10 to Yuma (2007) The Manchurian Candidate (2004) and True Grit (2010)
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    "Stuff my orders! I only kill professionals. That woman didn't know one end of a rifle from the other. Go ahead, tell M. what you want. If he fires me, I'll thank him for it."
  • Moonraker 5Moonraker 5 Ayrshire, ScotlandPosts: 1,821MI6 Agent
    The Girl With The Dragoon Tattoo has been made as a Swedish language film, and holds the record (I believe) for box office takings in the UK for a foreign language film and DVD sales. Was a big hit here, as was the second in the trilogy The Girl Who Played With Fire. Both very good films (the first, excellent). Why Hollywood feels the need to strip it of it's native language, setting and actors, who knows. And I won't be watching it to find out.
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  • Bella_docBella_doc Quantum's next target (Canada)Posts: 51MI6 Agent
    Well, well, well... [/rubs hands with glee :))]

    Allow me to be the voice of dissent and say that I found TGWTDT to be a terrible and massively overrated film. I know people are usually wary of Hollywood remakes, but I think in this case it can only be improved by adding some actual dialogue and making the resolution less risibly cliched (okay okay, the last one you're unlikely to find in a Hollywood film but 1 out of 2 ain't bad :D).

    I wish Craig all the best with the movie(s) of course, but if he's playing Nyqvist's milquetoast character I have a sneaky feeling this will not turn out to be one of his better outings. The remake itself certainly won't have the impact of the original, and it makes me wonder why Hollywood is bothering at all. Especially since Let Me In --the most recent remake of a hit Swedish film-- was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair.

    Oh well, on it goes in La-La Land I guess 8-)
  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Saw this article on this here

    I just hate the bit where they say they are changing the ending..... why?

    The ending was good enough - why change it? Humph......
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  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Interesting article here about the upcoming movie... plus a snippet about Bond...

    Interview with Daniel

    Might have to go get a copy of Esquire... :x
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  • Convenient PocketConvenient Pocket Posts: 51MI6 Agent
    My God - He swears like a trooper!
  • zig zagzig zag EnglandPosts: 244MI6 Agent
    These books are bloody brilliant. Plots within plots, twists and turns. Fantastic stuff. Lisbeth Salander is one of the best charecters invented.
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  • dickiebartdickiebart Posts: 220MI6 Agent
    The original Millenium Trilogy films are thrilling. Lisbeth Salander is played by Rooney Mara, who played Zuckerbergs girlfriend at the start of Social Network, in the US version. The poster looks great.
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  • GaddGeneGaddGaddGeneGadd Posts: 189MI6 Agent
    It seems like we have some Yank bashing on this thread lol. For all of Hollywoods faults AND there are many, if it was not for the American audience we would not have had 23 Bond films played by 6 different actors . I guess the point I am trying to make is there are some benefits to watering things down for mass consumption. Even if that means sacrificing some artistic integrity ( In hollywoods case ALOT of sacrificing )
  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,736MI6 Agent
    If I'm not mistaken,Christopher Nolan is the director and we know his track record, so that would bode well. And here's a little wishful thinking. Christopher Nolan: huge Bond fan; admits his films are highly influenced by Bond films; enjoyed working with Daniel Craig; has stated he'd love to do a Bond film.....Christopher Nolan signs on to write/direct Bond 24? Not likely, but it would be nice.
  • GaddGeneGaddGaddGeneGadd Posts: 189MI6 Agent
    David Fincher is directing, but Nolan and Fincher do have closely related styles. Both great film makers with a dark edge. Nolan did indeed say inception was partly inspired by bond AND I agree he would be a great choice to direct 24.
  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    It seems like we have some Yank bashing on this thread lol. For all of Hollywoods faults AND there are many, if it was not for the American audience we would not have had 23 Bond films played by 6 different actors . I guess the point I am trying to make is there are some benefits to watering things down for mass consumption. Even if that means sacrificing some artistic integrity ( In hollywoods case ALOT of sacrificing )

    Not so much bashing, as just coming along and changing the ending of what is one of the best selling trilogies of the last 3 years..... why do that.... give what people want... give what the fans want.... and when you're making a movie from a book - rather than a stand alone movie, with no reference... it's just really annoying when they mess with a winning formula.

    However, having said that, the origional films did chop and change with a major plot point, so I can't be too harsh :))
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  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,736MI6 Agent
    David Fincher is directing, but Nolan and Fincher do have closely related styles. Both great film makers with a dark edge. Nolan did indeed say inception was partly inspired by bond AND I agree he would be a great choice to direct 24.


    Thanks for the correction.....I always seem to get Nolan and Fincher mixed up. I'd take either one to direct a Bond film.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,701MI6 Agent
    Interestingly, the origional title of The girl with the dragon tatoo can be translated to Men who hate women. Perhaps not very Bondian?

    There is a new Scandinavian crime novel star now: Jo Nesbo. He is Norwegian and his books are selling very well abroad, invluding the US. The books will be made into hollywood prodctutions, something Nesbo only allowed when he was offered to be one of the producers. Comes highly recomended!
  • ExpatJBExpatJB HoustonPosts: 752MI6 Agent
    It does in fact have the best trailer for a movie ever. IMHO.

    Crank the volume.

    http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/trailer

    Tell me you dont want to see that!
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  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    ExpatJB wrote:
    It does in fact have the best trailer for a movie ever. IMHO.

    Crank the volume.

    http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/trailer

    Tell me you dont want to see that!

    Ooooh, now that looks fantastic.... wanted to use another F word before it.... but being a family site an' all.... ;%

    Just those snippets alone, show more detail than the original.... wow, looks like this re-make is going to be good.

    Although, there are a few scenes, that Daniel mentions, I think that could be quite hard core.... more squirm in your seat... than anything else. But still - can't wait for this to come to the cinema.... thanks for posting -{
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  • ExpatJBExpatJB HoustonPosts: 752MI6 Agent
    Lexi wrote:
    ExpatJB wrote:
    It does in fact have the best trailer for a movie ever. IMHO.

    Crank the volume.

    http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/trailer

    Tell me you dont want to see that!

    Ooooh, now that looks fantastic.... wanted to use another F word before it.... but being a family site an' all.... ;%

    Just those snippets alone, show more detail than the original.... wow, looks like this re-make is going to be good.

    Although, there are a few scenes, that Daniel mentions, I think that could be quite hard core.... more squirm in your seat... than anything else. But still - can't wait for this to come to the cinema.... thanks for posting -{
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIeMYPfnST0&feature=player_embedded You might enjoy this too. He is having a high profile year! Cowboys and Aliens to come yet too!
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  • zaphodzaphod Posts: 1,183MI6 Agent
    We are entering new territory here, as Craig will be the first actor to play Bond whose profile could equal,or even eclipse Bond even while he is still playing him !
    Ok he has had the benefit of long gaps between missions, but he has really made some smart looking choices. He certainly has seemed to capture the imagination of the public. Have you noticed how he has in some sense re- defined the model of masculinity, in a similar way that Connery did. There seem to be 'Craigalikes' in every fashion shoot and media. Image.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Sorry, I must be missing something. Craig has made some smart choices and will eclipse Bond. 8-)

    Could anyone name another film he's made that has had a Huge boxoffice success
    For such a serious actor ( slaps Thighs ) he's made some crap
    C&A, Tin Tin, the golden compass, I'd say he's going for popularity( these arn't serious parts, just Popcorn movies ) and the big Bucks rather than any Deep meaningful roles. I can imagine the derision directed at Brosnan if he'd done it during his Tenure.
    apart from QOS i don't think Craig's done an Arthouse movie :))
    If he's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Popular, why do so many women stay away from his Movies, Along with men Obviously. Both straight and gay.
    Like Many of the Others who've Played Bond , I think you'll find.
    It's BOND that makes them a Star, Not the other way Round. It's the same when an Actor leaves a Soap, They are Big stars when they are in it But nobodies when they leave.
    Connery had very little success in the 70's, Lazenby disapeared. Moore basicly retired, and Dalton went back to the theater. Even Brosnan is finding it had to find success without Bond.
    I know I'm not going to make many friends But, I really think alot of people here at AJB are really Craig fans first, and Bond second. :))
    He's just like any other actor, " I'm really a serious actor, Deep roles are what I'm after " then as soon as a Big wage packet comes in, they suddenly can't get enough of the popcorn, big budget movies and " I need to know my cut of the Toys and DVD sales " :))
    But I've said my piece and will wait for all the Craig ( Bromance) fans to come to his Defence. I know not many will back me up as Others who criticise "The great Actor" have discovered. ;)
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  • zaphodzaphod Posts: 1,183MI6 Agent
    Sorry, I must be missing something. Craig has made some smart choices and will eclipse Bond. 8-)

    Could anyone name another film he's made that has had a Huge boxoffice success
    For such a serious actor ( slaps Thighs ) he's made some crap
    C&A, Tin Tin, the golden compass, I'd say he's going for popularity( these arn't serious parts, just Popcorn movies ) and the big Bucks rather than any Deep meaningful roles. I can imagine the derision directed at Brosnan if he'd done it during his Tenure.
    apart from QOS i don't think Craig's done an Arthouse movie :))
    If he's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Popular, why do so many women stay away from his Movies, Along with men Obviously. Both straight and gay.
    Like Many of the Others who've Played Bond , I think you'll find.
    It's BOND that makes them a Star, Not the other way Round. It's the same when an Actor leaves a Soap, They are Big stars when they are in it But nobodies when they leave.
    Connery had very little success in the 70's, Lazenby disapeared. Moore basicly retired, and Dalton went back to the theater. Even Brosnan is finding it had to find success without Bond.
    I know I'm not going to make many friends But, I really think alot of people here at AJB are really Craig fans first, and Bond second. :))
    He's just like any other actor, " I'm really a serious actor, Deep roles are what I'm after " then as soon as a Big wage packet comes in, they suddenly can't get enough of the popcorn, big budget movies and " I need to know my cut of the Toys and DVD sales " :))
    But I've said my piece and will wait for all the Craig ( Bromance) fans to come to his Defence. I know not many will back me up as Others who criticise "The great Actor" have discovered. ;)

    I'm certainly not part of the 'Bromance' contingent, and have often drawn flak due to my stated position that he is truly mis cast as Bond. However he will be the most successful Actor to play Bond, and looks set to fair best once his tenure is over. He has made a mixture of movies, appealing to differing audience profiles. I must confess that although I do think he has a strong cinematic prescence. I suspect that we may both be ' of a certain age' and in some ways I don't 'get' Craig. My wife thinks he looks like a stocky footballer, but younger women seem to go for him. We are often in agreement re the Bondiverse. I do also feel that here any whiff of criticism is treated by some as heresy. However I feel that despite my misgivings ( which are limited to Craig as Bond) he does seem to be ' Mr Zeitgeist' My position re DC has softened, and I find myself surprised by how good he could be (23 needs a more refined approach )
    When his time is over, which I think will be after 23 I won't be sad, but I won't be euphoric either.

    I wonder how the DC period will be regarded in the years that follow?
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I hope zaphod, when you say " we are both of a certin age" you mean like a fine wine and not a piece of old cheese :))
    I do agree I just don't get the Craig thing, I can see why women would be attracted to, Connery Dalton Brosnan etc, But Craig !
    Although I do have to thank him, because for the first time I can watch a Bond film and think I'm Better looking than the Star :))
    Also re- reading my last post I think I sound a little preachy so I'll apologise for that.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • superdaddysuperdaddy englandPosts: 917MI6 Agent
    I hope zaphod, when you say " we are both of a certin age" you mean like a fine wine and not a piece of old cheese :))
    I do agree I just don't get the Craig thing, I can see why women would be attracted to, Connery Dalton Brosnan etc, But Craig !
    Although I do have to thank him, because for the first time I can watch a Bond film and think I'm Better looking than the Star :))
    Also re- reading my last post I think I sound a little preachy so I'll apologise for that.
    No need to apologise old bean I'mwith you all the way as to Craig being totally inappropriate for the role of Bond and as to what a great actor all he bloody does is grimace,pout and look bloody miserable [so thats where you have been going wrong Sir lawrence].
  • zig zagzig zag EnglandPosts: 244MI6 Agent
    ExpatJB wrote:
    It does in fact have the best trailer for a movie ever. IMHO.

    Crank the volume.

    http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/trailer

    Tell me you dont want to see that!

    Looks 'effin great. Will have to go and see that.
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  • ExpatJBExpatJB HoustonPosts: 752MI6 Agent
    zig zag wrote:
    ExpatJB wrote:
    It does in fact have the best trailer for a movie ever. IMHO.

    Crank the volume.

    http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/trailer

    Tell me you dont want to see that!

    Looks 'effin great. Will have to go and see that.
    Oh yeah. {[]

    And if its great, there will no doubt be 2 more to follow.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Thought it funny walking past a poster for "Johnny English-Reborn" that Rowan Atkinson is now closer to Fleming's description of Bond than the current holder of the Post :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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