Is Premium Rush Worth a Premium Ticket Price At The Theatres?

Okay so, I'm not much into chick flicks, and I like to see a high body count, therefore I usually go for action dramas. It's not that I am afraid to see any of those other movies it's just that sometimes I feel underwhelmed, and to me they are a big ass-flatener if they don't have constant action. Well, everyone has preferences, and Hollywood knows it. Nevertheless, there is a very good movie called; Premium Rush, which I'd like to recommend that you go see.

Now then, perhaps not everyone will like this movie, but if you were a rebel as a teenager, athletically inclined, or if you get tired of the traffic in the city destroying your productivity and wasting your time, this movie might hit the spot. One of the theme songs in the movie was "Teenage Wasteland" by The Who which also concluded the ending of the movie, a happy ending, which was very apropos.

Weaved into the storyline were challenges of people trying to get their children out of China and into the US, as well as the ongoing controversy in New York City of bicycle messengers disobeying the rules of traffic, causing accidents, or crashing into pedestrians. Another underlining theme was how entrepreneurs get things done in New York City and how the labor is often taken advantage of. The movie had a good humor, many intellectual side thoughts, great acting, and good action - which was what I liked the best.

There were crooked cops, do-gooder cops, and a little bit of insight into the impersonal way in which large city metro police departments do their business and bidding. There was also the Chinese Mafia, the Russian Mafia, illegal gambling, and all sorts of other things involved. It showed how these new personal GPS tech devices help with routing software, and how bicyclists now had a hands-free cell phone communication while they ride, just like those commuting by car.

There was quite a bit of interesting urban conflict between cyclists, cabdrivers, and mean-spirited drivers who probably didn't like anyone. Would I recommend that you see this movie? Yes I would, and then discuss all the implications of all the underlining themes with your friends after you've seen it. The movie took place in New York, and although there was quite a bit of stereotyping going on throughout the movie, it made you laugh because you know it's all true.

If you don't catch this while it is still in the movie theaters, I recommend that you watch it on the movie channel, or get the DVD when it comes out. Please consider all this and think on it. Providing useful articles, reviews and writings on movies and films online.

My View On "That's My Boy" (2012)

The other day I watched the new Adam Sandler movie 'That`s My Boy'. I didn`t expect too much due to the fact that lately not many good comedies have come out. Even so, the film was reasonable. It had good jokes and an interesting story.

Here is what the official site says about the film: "While still in his teens, Donny (Adam Sandler) fathered a son, Todd (Andy Samberg), and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd's world comes crashing down on the eve of his wedding when an uninvited Donny suddenly shows up. Trying desperately to reconnect with his son, Donny is now forced to deal with the repercussions of his bad parenting skills."

And this is my summary. Donny, played by Justin Weaver and then, as an adult, by Adam Sandler, is a teenage boy who gets involved with his teacher Mary McGarricle, played by Eva Amurri Martino and then by Susan Sarandon. Their unusual relationship leads to a pregnancy, situation which puts the teacher in jail and makes Donny famous all around the country. I wasn`t fond of the fact that the movie started in a rather promiscous way, but, as the plot developed, the characters and action became funnier.

The film focuses on the story of Donny and his son Todd, played by Andy Samberg. Eventhough Donny tried to raise his son, he is overwhelmed by the situation, thing which led to Todd leaving his father and becoming a succesfull Wall Street investor. In the meanwhile, Donny gets in trouble with the IRS and tries to find his son in order to cash out and save himself from jail.

The two men meet in the circumstance of Todd`s wedding to Jamie, played by Leighton Meester. Donny is presented to be the old best friend of the groom, situation which doesn`t sit well with either of the two. In my view, this is the moment in which the movie gets really interesting. Adam Sandler plays a good part even though his age is no longer a friend of him. I recommend you see 'That`s My Boy` if you are a fan of Sandler and you want to relax on a Sunday afternoon.

My View On 'That`s My Boy'- 6.5 stars out of 10. It`s more than the 5.3 that IMDB rated it. Providing useful articles, reviews and writings on movies and films online.

Five Reasons to Adore Mission Impossible 4

- Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. He reprises his role effortlessly, as effortlessly as he escapes through the maximum security prison cell in the first scene of the movie. Cruise in MI series is definitely the best rival of Daniel Craig 007 for the title of the most suave and gorgeous action star of 21st century Hollywood. If Daniel Craig had his extraordinary moments of composed physical eloquence in Bond movies of late, Cruise cruises with his deft and nimble physical prowess and unparalleled charm. At 50, Ethan in MI4 moves, shakes and rattles the whole police force of Moscow and hums all along the steep walls of Al Burj Dubai, making the audience mesmerized as to how at 50, someone can look and stunt that good!

- The script, which is very tight and multilayered as a fine tuxedo. The movie moves from Moscow, to Dubai and finally to Mumbai and all the while, action sequences, smart dialogues, brilliant suspense sequences and realistic characterizations make the action more believable for mature audiences, a forte which Bond movies have being cashing in of late.

- The dangerous stunts performed by the actors, especially Cruise. The free solo climbing with battery charged gloves with the approaching dust storm, or the combat sequences in an Indian car manufacturing plant with the arch villain Kurt Hendricks (Michael Nyqvist), even the martial art techniques of Ethan's attractive sidekick Jane Carter (Paula Patton)

- Paula Patton as Jane Carter. A new find indeed, she sizzles with her curves and personality. Stealthy, sharp, smooth, seductive and compassionate, she fits the role of a capable IMF agent pruning the loose ends left by Ethan in his feverish quest to hunt down Hendricks and his NY nuking plans.

- The gadgets yet again, putting gadget creator Q of James Bond to shame. Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) dishing out some mind-blowing gadgets which walk the thin red line between the weirdly unbelievable plasma guns of Men in Black and the boringly un-fascinating concoctions from Discovery Science Channel. Starting from the invisible 3D screen which mirrors a video image, or the trademark Mission Impossible face masks, to the battery operated gloves clinging Ethan precariously over the breathtaking Burj Dubai and the retinal camera of William Brandt ( Jeremy Renner) relaying visual information to Dunn's Macbook.

The gadgets are more stunning and subtle, the stunts are more unbelievable, the story is intricate and extensive without being rushed, and Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt carries the Mission Impossible franchise to yet another lofty milestone, leaving behind a trail of spectacular action in Moscow, Dubai and finally Mumbai, India. Providing useful articles, reviews and writings on movies and films online.

Purposeful Practice, Dancing With the Stars Edition

Ever wonder why Dancing with the Stars is being dominated by former athletes? Most people jump to the conclusion that it is a result of their physical prowess. Certainly this does not hurt them, but I know many highly accomplished athletes who are horrible dancers. For every Donald Driver, Shawn Johnson, Apolo Anton Ohno and Emmitt Smith there is a Monica Seles, Clyde (note nickname "The Glide," which at least suggests dancing skills) Drexler, Natalie Coughlin and Ron Artest (Aka Metta World Peace) who bow out early.

Before I get too far into this let me make this disclaimer, I've never watched Dancing with the Stars. That said it is safe to say, I am about as far from being an authority on both dancing and this show as possible. However, I do know something about performance and developing skills, and that will be how I approach this topic.

I suspect a big reason that athletes seem to dominate this competition is related to how they practice and evolve through the competition. To be a successful athlete at the highest level requires that you not only spend a lot of time practicing, but that the practice is purposeful. Purposeful practice has several characteristics, including but not limited to the following: it is centered on progress rather than results, it is deliberate, and it is highly focused on going just beyond your current limits.

When the average person practices, they want to spend 90% of their time practicing what they already do well. The highly accomplished athlete knows that he must spend the majority of his or her time working on things that they are not currently good at, but which will make them much better over time. The goal of purposeful practice is always the same: progress. We learn almost everything through making mistakes. That's how we learned to walk and talk and that's how we progress.

Additionally, most athletes at the highest level are striving to get better even once they reach the higher levels of their sport. Not to take anything away from the other competitors invited to compete on Dancing with the Stars, but most of them get comfortable with their craft once they achieve success.

Once a comedian has a successful routine, they stick with it for years or longer and are more likely to hire writers than continually work at getting better. Likewise, most actors and actresses tend to play the same kind of parts throughout their careers and when studying usually spend 90% of their practice on things they are good at. They are not actively trying to get better everyday with purposeful practice like most high level athletes.

Most athletes who reach the highest level of their sport also possess the mental edge necessary to master nearly any skill they choose to pursue. So if you combine their mental edge with purposeful practice, it is quite predictable that the athletes will improve much more throughout the process of the show than their competitors. You don't have to be athletic to sing and I suspect if they come out with a show called (please no) 'Singing with the Stars,' that it is entirely likely that athletes would dominate it as well for the same reasons I stated above. Providing articles, reviews and writings on movies online.

Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 1

In 1983, a TV show was shown on ITV, that could have been a huge hit or a ratings disaster. Thankfully for all involved, Auf Wiedersehen Pet was a huge hit for viewers and critics alike.

The UK in the late 1970's and early 1980's was a place of national strikes and huge unemployment, especially in places such as the North East. Franc Roddam the creator of the show, came up with the idea, when on returning to his home town of Norton, Stockton on Tees, found that many of his friends in the construction trade had gone to work in Germany.

Franc Roddam created the series, and worked with the brilliant writing team of Ian la Frenais and Dick Clement, who had also written for shows such as The Likely Lads and Porridge. Six episodes were written, and then the rest of the series was written around the characters, as we watched them fall in and out of love, get into fights and also find some of them back in the UK unexpectedly.

The series was a huge success, and not only down to the great writing and superb performances of the cast. The series made huge names out of Jimmy Nail, Tim Spall, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately, Pat Roach and Gary Holton.

Viewers were drawn to the reality of what they were seeing on screen, and because of what was happening at that time in the UK, it was almost like watching a documentary for many people. The series struck a chord, and still does almost 30 years on from when it was first shown on British TV.

The series revolved around a group of seven men. Four bricklayers, a carpenter, a plasterer and an electrician. The timing of the show was perfect, and to think that this type of show would be such a hit in this modern world we live in, probably not.

The series was shown on ITV from the 11th of November 1983, through to the 10th of February 1984. Viewing figures for the first series were an average of 10 million, but this would almost double for the second series when that was aired in 1986.

There were many comparisons made to this first series, with many commenting on how it was very much like watching a WW2 film, as the lads all lived in a blue wooden hut on site. This was what made the series real and gritty, and the writers and creator knew how to connect with the British public at a time when there was nothing to look forward to, except rising unemployment figures. Providing articles, reviews and writings on movies online.

Jim Parsons: Stage, Screen and Television

Jim Parsons' role of Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory may be the only place you've ever seen him. But Parsons is a stage-trained actor who's been in plays since the age of six. Parsons has received two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, a Critics' Choice TV Award and a Television Critics Association award for playing Sheldon Cooper.

Growing up in Houston, Texas, he appeared in Noises Off in his junior year of high school. At the University of Houston he appeared in 17 plays in three years. After graduation he moved to New York, working on off-Broadway and in TV appearances.

While The Big Bang Theory was on hiatus in 2011, Parsons was on Broadway in The Normal Heart. From May until August of 2012, he's starring in Harvey. He's remarked that he has never seen Harvey on stage, nor has he seen the James Stewart movie. It's his 30th stage appearance.

He's also appeared in 11 films. Two were cameos. The Big Bang Theory is Parsons' 10th TV series. You can't really call them all his series, since he appeared in only one episode of six shows. He has said he auditioned for between 15 and 30 pilots. Sometimes when he was cast, the shows weren't picked up by networks. But that's how you work your way up.

The role of Sheldon Cooper changed everything. The character is a scientist and a genius, having completed college in his teens. He's surrounded by three nerdy friends whom he constantly criticizes. He is obsessive about routine, especially certain dinners on certain days of the week, and he's very upset with any change. The waitress who lives across the hall confuses him, since he's the only one in the group not attracted to her, and he never understands sarcasm from her or anyone else. Despite his narcissistic personality, he is devoid of social skills, and he intensely dislikes being touched. (He's virginal at 31.) He spouts arcane scientific details -- and his own opinions -- in rapid-fire speech. This is undoubtedly a big reason for his Emmys. The scripts must be incredibly challenging.

Fans are fascinated by the difference between Jim and Sheldon. Jim smiles a lot more than Sheldon does. Actually, Sheldon practically never does. He has an almost nonexistent sense of humor. Parsons was hilarious on a recent interview with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show. (Harvey will close in August..."get your tickets now!") His Emmy acceptance speeches were humble and grateful. And he smiled!

He loved school, and he loves his career now. He's worked hard for his success. Providing articles, reviews and writings on movies online.

Abraham Lincoln Movie, President Vs. Zombies

Introduction

Karl T. Hirsch and J. Lauren Proctor have come up with a story titled Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies and the movie is directed by a very talented director - Richard Schenkman. An American civil war is going on and suddenly there is an outburst of the zombies and the president has to save the nation from these very dangerous undead creatures.

Plot

The very first scene of the movie is that Abraham Lincoln, a 10 year old lad is watching his father commit suicide because there has been an outbreak of the undead creatures and his father could not handle the situation.Abraham then joins the others in his community to protect the country and get rid of the zombies. This is just a small outbreak of the zombies and the people along with Abraham manage to destroy them all and save the country from further crisis.

The story is then fast forwarded to where Abraham Lincoln is the president and is informed of an outbreak of the undead in a place which is across the enemy lines. In his early days he had seen his parents succumb to these undead creatures, and has an idea what to expect and how to tackle them. He immediately gives orders to the army to go and destroy these furious undead creatures before it's too late.
This is what the Abraham Lincoln movie is all about. The bigger question is that will he be able to survive the siege and bring peace to the country and will he succeed in killing the zombies or will become a prey for them?

Cast

- Bill Oberst Jr. - Abraham Lincoln
- Jason Hughley - Wilson Brown
- Don McGraw - General Stonewall Jackson
- Brennen Harper - the young Lincoln
- Baby Norman - Mary Owens
- Raed Ali - Henry Lee Barton
- Jason Vail - John Wilkinson
- Bernie Ask - Edwin Stanton
- Amy Brice - Blonde Zombie
- Kennedy Brice - Little Zombie girl

Reception

The Abraham Lincoln movie has been made with a nominal budget of $150,000. The film being distributed by The Asylum was released on 29th May, 2012. This is the best Lincoln movie so far. The studio has made similar kind of movies previously also, but this film has raised the bar.

Review

The Asylum is back again with a 90 minutes Abraham Lincoln movie, the so called 'mockbuster'. The last half dozen Asylum films were quite bad and were disastrous at the box office too. The latest Abraham Lincoln movie vs. the Zombies will save and bring back the reputation of the Asylum as it is one of the best Asylum movies so far. We have all seen the previous Lincoln movies and have been disappointed a lot of times but with the release of Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies your opinion towards Asylum movies will change forever.

The movie looks fantastic and the sound effects are amazing. Director Richard Schenkman has done a great job and everyone has acted quite well. For the first time there are some recognizable actors in the film.
Conclusion - If you like the zombie films and can tolerate gore then you will definitely love this one. Providing articles, reviews and writings on movies online.

The growth of a Production Company; Goldrush Entertainment Inc enters the big leagues

Run with the big dogs, or stay on the porch with the puppies.

That is a catch phrase that can be applied to many circumstances. It can be easy to fall prey to inertia, to become comfortable within a certain space and resist change. Remaining within the confines of a movie genre, for example, can hamper the creative process if a filmmaker allows themselves to fall into formula. Of course, some talented individuals push the limits of the box and redefine the field.

Alfred Hitchcock used his genius to uplift parts of the thriller genre to an admired and respectable level. While he remained within his "comfort zone", the thriller, he felt free to experiment and step outside those boundaries.

For the Canadian production company, Goldrush Entertainment Inc, their foray into the big leagues of movie production required them to move onto new ground. The horror movie industry had been good to them, but they wanted to work on projects with wider audience reach, and with more depth of subject matter.
As Eric Gozlan, founder and CEO of Goldrush Entertainment, has said:

"Horror is a formulaic genre that sells well. It's a stepping stone many Producers use to break into the business but it isn't as respected as Drama.  I think every Producer eventually wants to branch out, rise up in the ranks and sink their teeth into a project with a little more meat on it"

A credit to his flexibility and his talent, Executive Producer Eric Gozlan brings his philosophy on the job of movie production to every project he is involved in.

"The genres may be different but the basic work and organization that goes into the development and creation of each production is the same. My mandate is to make good movies and to keep making them regardless of the genre."

Adherence and respect for his mandate has moved his production company Goldrush Entertainment further into the limelight. Making inroads in an intensely competitive industry is not easy, but dedication to craft as well as a good eye for potentially successful projects helps Eric Gozlan to move forward as a producer. The drama "Beautiful Boy", with its handful of awards and excellent reviews, as well as their current production "Carjacked", has helped consolidate Goldrush Entertainment`s reputation for solid filmmaking - a trend that Gozlan intends to build on.

"We have a number of new projects on our slate for the next two years including a 3-D animated feature and are also looking to spread our wings in the Canadian marketplace…Prior to Beautiful Boy we were mainly producing genre films such as Never Cry Werewolf or Hallowed Ground but Beautiful Boy's ongoing success has us leaning more towards dramatic features."

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The Joy of STAYING ALIVE

The movie "Staying Alive" is a real story of a journalist Aditya, played by Anant Mahadevan. Aditya, after his third heart attack is admitted in the intensive care unit of the hospital. On the neighbouring bed is an underworld don Shaukat Ali, played by actor Saurabh Shukla. Shaukat is in ICU due to his unconditional love for kebabs that brings him his first heart attack. The story is about how the journalist influences the life of a key player of the underworld. The Staying Alive movie rating is not been out yet.

The cast of the film also includes Chandan Sanyal, Sanjay Swaraj, Navni Parihar, Ranjana Sasa, Jehangir Khan. The movie comes from the banner of Shemaroo Entertainment. The producer of the Staying Alive Movie is Pilakesh Bhowmik and it has been directed by Anant Mahadevan. The music is given by Sanjay Chowdhury whereas the screenplay is by Sujit Sen. Though the plot of the story looks fictional but this is based on a real story to make you believe that people do change and that too for the better. Lying on the hospital bed Aditya mocks death, while on the other hand Shaukat is terrified of the thought of dying. The two opposites develop a bonding with each other and form a so called love-hate relationship. Aditya shares his life experiences and deep secrets with Shaukat and he makes confessions about his good and bad deeds. Shaukat likes the experience of this new friendship, even though he is deprived of kebabs.

All through their stay in the hospital, their wives share a strong bond and support each other in this life threatening situation of their spouses. It is said that you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough and in this movie Shaukat learns the same lesson. He understood that life should not be taken for granted as each breath of ours is a gift from God and should not be misused. He realized that there is more in life than terror and destruction. Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a positive ending. He had figured out everything except how to live and his ICU neighbour taught him just that.

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact and Aditya made Shaukat believe in the above fact that he knew and did not realize. This stay in the hospital transformed Shaukat to a new person all together. He starts to value his along and also the lives of others. He starts seeking a decent and civilised life. The climax of the film deals with life as it unfolds for a man from the wrong side of the law trying to set things right. Will he or won't he succeed? This black comedy is all about appreciating life and experiencing the joy of just Staying Alive. The Staying Alive Movie Review is expected to be average.

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Future of Indian Movies

Today, India has probably one of the most liberal investment regimes amongst the emerging economies with a conducive foreign direct investment (FDI) environment. FDI in all film-related activities such as film financing, production, distribution, exhibition, marketing etc. is permitted up to 100% for all companies under the automatic route. This provision of 100% foreign direct investment has made the Indian film market attractive for foreign enterprises such as 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures, Disney and Warner Bros. During the last few years, the trend of foreign private investment in Bollywood has also been seen on the rising side due to low loss risk and opportunities of huge profits to be made because of the global presence of Indian audience.

Propelled by innovation across its value chain and a series of enabling regulatory actions, the Indian film industry is expected to grow annually at almost 18 percent to reach around INR 600 billion (approximately US $ 13 billion) by end 2011.

In the 20th century, Indian cinema became a global enterprise, along with the American and Chinese film industries. The Indian entertainment and media (E&M) industry has out-performed the Indian economy and is one of the fastest growing sectors in India. The Indian economy has been growing at a fast clip over the last few years, and the income levels too have been experiencing a high growth rate. Above that, consumer spending is also on the rise, due to a sustained increase in disposable incomes, brought about by reduction in personal income tax over the last decade. All these factors have given an impetus to the E&M industry and are likely to contribute to the growth of this industry in the future.

In the film production business, India is the world's largest producer of films. In 2009, India produced a total of 2,961 films on celluloid that include a staggering figure of 1,288 feature films. By the end of 2010, it was reported that in terms of annual film output, India ranked first, followed by America (Hollywood) and China.

Given that fourteen (14) million Indians go to the movies on a daily basis to see any of the over 800 films churned out by Bollywood each year (that's more than double the number of feature films produced annually in the United States), the Indian film industry is expected to grow annually at almost 18 percent to reach around INR 600 billion (approximately US $ 13 billion) by 2011-2012.

Now a days, Indian films have become somewhat of an international obsession. Bollywood films are being shown in American and British theaters on a more and more frequent basis. These theaters have become community focus for the South Asian communities around the world. Though separated by a vast distance from home, South Asians have found Bollywood films to be a great way of staying in touch with their culture and their fellow South Asians.

Once a noted film star was seen commenting that people abroad mocking the Indian Film Industry are going to have their boots in their mouth in the decades to come. Indeed his prophesy is coming true and with the current scenario prevailing, it is but obvious that a movie buff is in for a treat.

Providing three to four hours of escapism is the primary objective of Bollywood and it's a recipe done well. Indian movies are becoming more and more popular around the world.

What is Bollywood Movie?

It's a popular nickname for the most popular cinema on the planet: the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai (Bombay), India.

Role of Bollywood films in world market:

Bollywood has experienced a marked growth in revenue in North American and European markets, and is particularly popular amongst the South Asian communities in large international cities as New York City, London, Zurich, San-Francisco, Los-Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas and Toronto. Films from India do more business in the United States than films from any other non-English speaking country. Numerous films in the mid-1990s and onwards have been largely, or entirely, shot in New York, Los Angeles, London, Zurich, Vancouver and Toronto.

Globally, Indian cinema found markets in over 90 Countries, wherein Indian films are screened. The Indian government extended film delegations to foreign Countries such as the USA and Japan, while the Country's Film Producers Guild sent similar missions throughout Europe.

The Indian diaspora consists of millions of Indians overseas for whom films are made. These films are available through mediums such as DVDs and screening of films in their Country of residence wherever commercially feasible.

Propelled by innovation across its value chain and a series of enabling regulatory actions, the Indian film industry is expected to grow annually at almost 18 percent to reach around INR 600 billion (approximately US $ 13 billion) by end 2011.

Though films contribute just 27 percent to the entertainment revenues, they form the heart of this industry. Indian films, especially the mainstream Hindi film industry (Bollywood) dominate segments like music and live entertainment as well as television, where popular films and film-based programs attract the Highest viewership.

With the average Indian getting younger, and hence more likely to spend on non- essentials, the entertainment industry has the potential to grow explosively in the future.

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Review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Thanks to expertise of David Fincher at the helm, the film noir has turned distinctly white with this stealthy, and steely adaptation of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. The staples of the genre are all here, we have familial corruption, sexual sadism and murder, and Fincher has cast them all into a maelstrom of intrigue on a private and remote island where large pale houses loom starkly against the large pale sky.

The snow is falling heavily outside, the river has frozen and inside it is positively Baltic. Daniel Craig turns in a typically winning performance as the disgraced journalist from Stockholm, Mikael Blomkvist, who has accepted a commission from the wealthy industrialist Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer), a loner who lives in the far north amid numerous brothers and sisters that he can't even be bothered to speak to.

Vanger hires Blomkvist under the premise of researching his memoirs, although what he really wants, or so he says, is to find out who it was that abducted his teenaged niece over 40 years earlier. Vanger announces with relish that Blomkvist will be investigating the most detestable people he will ever meet; his family.

This film is the latest chapter in the weird afterlife of the author Stieg Larsson, who died in 2004 from a heart attack. Since then, this posthumously published novel, the first in his Millennium Trilogy, has sold over 30m copies, and has also spawned a successful film version in Swedish in 2009.

Many are now familiar with the constant twists and turns of the yarn, but if you don't it barely matters. Fincher expertly handles this film and makes it seem as fresh as if it had just come out of the freezer, although the word fresh doesn't fit into well in the description of a film steeped so deeply in the murkiness of human cruelty, and seems to excitedly disgusted by its own content.

Blomkvist's investigation brings him into contact with the turbulent computer hacker Lisbeth Salander, (Rooney Mara) who is also a ward of the state. Having been brutalized and tortured by the authorities and is a burning rage personified. She trusts nobody, not even herself, and she only manages to raise her eyes to look at Blomkvist when he tells her he needs her help to catch a killer of women.

It is a crying shame that not more Hollywood thrillers aren't as muscular, supple and gripping as this one. With a lesser director in charge, this could well have just ended up as a messy, trashy piece of pulp, but Fincher expertly pulls it all together by playing it straight down the line and keeping it intense and serious.

He makes us actually care about Salander and Blomkvist as they around the island and through the hidden corridors. They pass Nazi skeletons and references to the Old Testament on their way down to the basement. Tales such as this demand to be in the basement; secrets are buried, the light is turned on, and all hell breaks loose.

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