THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO news and tidbits

Sylvia's girl · Post by **Sylvia's girl** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:28 pm

Yeah, I saw that the other day. Its been repeated a couple of times. There was also a half hour programme late on channel 4 dedicated to tattoo a couple of nights ago.

dolphin100 · Post by **dolphin100** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 12:31 am

For those who saw it I have a question - How violent are the rape scenes? I admit I have issues with that subject and I don't know if I could sit through that part. I'm thinking of waiting for it to come on pay for view so I can fast forward, but I really want to see it in the theater.

calypso · Post by **calypso** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:02 am

dolphin100 wrote:For those who saw it I have a question - How violent are the rape scenes? I admit I have issues with that subject and I don't know if I could sit through that part. I'm thinking of waiting for it to come on pay for view so I can fast forward, but I really want to see it in the theater.

Both were strong but it was ok, I not flinch, but it graphic and powerful, after first one, you really felt fir lisbeth walking home in pain but then she triumphed, one lady in cinema say you go girl when lisbeth got back at bjurman

caramel · Post by **caramel** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:13 am

dolphin100 wrote:For those who saw it I have a question - How violent are the rape scenes? I admit I have issues with that subject and I don't know if I could sit through that part. I'm thinking of waiting for it to come on pay for view so I can fast forward, but I really want to see it in the theater.

I admit I get squeamish watching such scenes - but I was able to get thru ok with some fidgeting on my part. I watched it with absolute horror for Lisbeth. But then even the scene where she gets her revenge on Nils was also horrifying but not so bad that you can't sit thru it. At least I could. Please don't miss the big screen experience. This movie is amazing. If it gets too much just suffer thru it with your eyes closed or something. They are just few minutes anyways and you can't let a few scenes rule over the rest of the awesomeness. Seriously.

dolphin100 · Post by **dolphin100** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:42 am

Ok. Thanks for the responses. I really want to see it and support Daniel.

sf2la · Post by **sf2la** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 3:54 am

Just remember that it's just acting. She's not really getting raped. There's no blood. Her revenge was satisfying. It was interesting to read beforehand that she didn't 'meet' her rapist before the scene because she wanted the feeling of violation by a stranger.

calypso · Post by **calypso** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:52 pm

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/christmas- ... ossible-4/

Tatto in fifth with $13 million

Estimated $26 million so that shock

Post by **Dunda** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:20 pm

Yep, somehow it's very disappointing. It's not doing as well as I have hoped.
But I think it will do better after the holidays. I guess most people went to see family movies at Christmas.

Germangirl · Post by **Germangirl** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:46 pm

It started solid to strong in th first two days and then got weaker, even with great reviews and most likely good word of mouth. Go figure...

Lets hope, it DOES pick up some steam next week. Not a nice X-mas present for Daniel..

"Dragon Tattoo" raised its total to $21.4 million since opening Tuesday night, while "Tintin" lifted its take to $17.1 million since debuting Wednesday.

http://www.hitfix.com/articles/box-offi ... as-weekend

caramel · Post by **caramel** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 11:58 pm

Dunda wrote:Yep, somehow it's very disappointing. It's not doing as well as I have hoped.
But I think it will do better after the holidays. I guess most people went to see family movies at Christmas.

I was a bit bummed too. What is wrong with people?!
But then its only been 5 days... lets hope this has legs..

Total Lifetime Grosses
Domestic: $21,400,000
+ Foreign: $1,600,000
= Worldwide: $23,000,000
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id ... ttoo11.htm

cassandra · Post by **cassandra** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:05 am

Daniel talked to Francine Stock about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on BBC Radio 4’s The Film Programme, which was first broadcast on 22 December and repeated on Christmas Day. Those living in the UK can listen to the interview, at the beginning of the programme, on BBC iPlayer: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... 2_12_2011/

Recently there have been so many interviews about the film that I don’t think we learn anything new, but it’s always a pleasure to listen to Daniel’s voice.

I am looking forward to seeing the film some time in the coming week. I hope it has a strong opening in the UK and that the box office figures pick up in the US.

dolphin100 · Post by **dolphin100** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:14 am

It's a dark R instead of a "light" R like those Hangover movies, so that's always a hard sale during the holidays. Also (and it's sad to say) most Americans want their movies dumbed or numbed down. I admit I had issues with the rape stuff because of my own personal issues, but I'm glad there are still movie makers who aren't afraid to go for it. If there were more then this movie and movies like it would probably be more successful. Daniel mentioned Blade Runner which opened poorly too, but became a classic.

I'm going to see it tomorrow!

sf2la · Post by **sf2la** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:50 am

I'd like to think the attendance might have something to do with it not being a movie the entire family can see during the XMAS holidays. A lot of my neighbors and friends have visiting relatives for several days, if not the whole week. It's not something you necessarily want to go see with your father, niece, nephew, etc. But then again, those responsible for predicting the movies' attendance already know this. My book club of 6 people, all of whom have read the book, are waiting until after the holidays to see it. The professionals probably didn't consider how many times D2D members would see it either

. I pick up more and more each time I see it.

Elvenstar · Post by **Elvenstar** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 8:59 am

I'd like to think the attendance might have something to do with it not being a movie the entire family can see during the XMAS holidays. A lot of my neighbors and friends have visiting relatives for several days

Im going to take my mom & sis to see it with me after the NY's day

idk if they'll be happy with this NY present but anyway!

Post by **Elaine_Figgis** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:42 pm

Two thumbs up.

http://www.ebertpresents.com/movies/the ... videos/365