I agree with you K.khenton wrote:I think the violence inherent in the TATToo books is secondary to the characters or should be. That is what makes the melodrama acceptable. It is a sign of the times that filmmakers often feel the need to spell or show it all. But for me if the foundation is there for the violence in characterization and the filmmaker isn't doing the slasher thing then it makes sense. "Seven" was a toughy to watch but the acting, the writing and atmosphere saved the movie from being totally unwatchable.
So the tatto books have for me the selling point of macabre sex, violence and murder but enough characterization and social points (Lisbeth's eventual freedom from victumhood--such a word!) to make it understandable why they are selling so well. I read them all in one fell swoop and paid for the hardcover third novel. I was that hooked. K.
P.s. I didn't care for law abiding citz. Too much and over the top.
I apologize I am nothing if not opinionated. K.
Also, I don't think Daniel would shy away from any of that providing it was integral to the story and the film. He's done all three of those things (macabre sex, violence and murder) and more in his career, and I think it's helped him rather than hurt him.
Very few actors have his range of abilities, and the fact he can carry it off so convincingly holds the audiences attention.
If violence and sex are needed, he'll do and he'll do it out the ball park.
it mean versatile. i know now.
