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Posted on Monday, December 26th, 2011 by Malin
Before I even went into the cinema I knew I was going to hate the american version of “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”. I had just seen the three Swedish films (long overdue, I know) – but since Americans did a splendid job of destroying “Let The Right One In” – this film couldn’t have done better.
I was wrong.
They did everything right.
But here comes the unfathomable error that I never saw coming.
Lisbeth Salander.
The wardrobe for this gorgeous creature was fantastic, as well as the actress herself. Everything is so aesthetically pleasing I just couldn’t find myself hating her, even though Noomi Rapace is a good Lisbeth.
However, her dragon tattoo compared to the Swedish version is… TINY.
This shows EXACTLY how different she is in the two versions. She’s not a flaming dragon here. She’s squeaking and tiny; a baby dragon.
The reason why I mention this in my blog is because I want to acknowledge how easy it is to fuck a character up if you’re not careful – not only through dialogue but also with the small things as appearance and make-up.
In the Swedish movie – Lisbeth doesn’t only cover her face with a thick fringe, but also covers her eyes with black soot – ALL the time. It is only after a few weeks with Mr. Blomkvist at the cabin that this starts to disappear, as if her layers are peeling off – even though she always manage to push him away as soon as he tries to get close.
The make-up is her shield*, but for the aesthetic value alone the American version chose to get our grungey alternative girl keep her black soot rubbed off – tiny hints of it still being underneath her eyes. They’ve even rouged her cheeks with a cute pink colour and cut off her heavy fringe and put up her hair in braids and other various cool hair do’s – showing off her pretty face.
It is indeed pretty. But it’s not Lisbeth.
This is Lisbeth, in all her glory:
And this is the only reason why I’ll always prefer the Swedish version, with all its flaws.
Noomi Rapace, I am sorry for doubting you.
…and another thing. Why would such a kickass hacker as her use Google?
*(Make-up is very present in the Swedish version’s third movie during the trial – every day Lisbeth walks in with a full costume; mohawk, black eyes and darkened, menacing eyebrows. Maybe to put the judge’s prejudice to the test, or in my opinion; to feel protected from those who mean her harm)
Posted on Sunday, October 16th, 2011 by Malin
I received this on my 21st birthday – a printed picture of an angel and a happy birthday message. My mum loves sending angels, but what I don’t think she knew was that this specific angel was drawn by one of my favorite artists: Jason Chan.
I was quite surprised when opening the letter!
It’s now sitting on my refrigerator, and I am very happy.
Posted on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 by Malin
It’s up on the main page as well. Hopefully in the coming years I’ll be updating it with a lot better amazing stuff!