Daniel Craig talks The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
"It's as adult as you can possibly make it. This is adult drama," he said. "I grew up, as we f*cking all did, watching The Godfather and that, movies that were made for adults. And this is a $100 million R-rated movie. Nobody makes those anymore. And Fincher, he's not holding back. They've given him free rein. He showed me some scenes recently, and my hand was over my mouth, going, Are you f*cking serious?"
"It's not that he simply showed me footage that was horribly graphic. It was stuff that was happening, or had happened. And somehow you don't see it... There's more than one way to sense violence... Much more powerful ways than seeing it step-by-step."
"It's not that he simply showed me footage that was horribly graphic. It was stuff that was happening, or had happened. And somehow you don't see it... There's more than one way to sense violence... Much more powerful ways than seeing it step-by-step."
Read the full interview here.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was released December 21st, 2011 and stars Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Robin Wright, Stellan Skarsgård, Christopher Plummer, Joely Richardson, Yorick van Wageningen, Steven Berkoff. The film is directed by David Fincher.
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ChiRep_1
Thank you Mr. Fincher for not selling out. Like Aronofsky, the mans got a clear vision for making movies and doesn't give a f*ck about what people think, can't wait to see this.
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RojoDiablo
I enjoyed the original so much I won't rush out to see this version in the theater but will surely check it out on Netflix once available.
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moviegeek
Intriguing that's for sure. I trust Fincher in believing that he's not exploiting this.
11 months agoby @moviegeekFlag
Rudy
I'm waiting on Cowboy's and Aliens more than this.
11 months agoby @rudyFlag
CUPID
I'm liking the sound of that.
11 months agoby @cupidFlag
Jakn
Damn dude. Uh...I hope he's just talking about the violence.
11 months agoby @jaknFlag
Justice23
an a question is fincher doing all three films? because i havent heard anything about the girl who played with fire how r they doing this can someone please tell me would rele appreciate it
11 months agoby @justice23Flag
Justice23
just saying the bjurman lizbeth scene better be the most f*cking disturbing think seen in a movie all im saying...
11 months agoby @justice23Flag
ejk1
Excellent news.
11 months agoby @ejk1Flag
m2
Sounds crazy! In a good way.
11 months agoby @m2Flag
skywise
This sounds like it might even be better than the original. I hate to say that and only time will tell but i love Fincher and i love the direction they are going with this.
11 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Hell Yeah!!!! Bring it on! That's what I love to hear
11 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
CelluloidDreams
Daniel Craig is the man!! Seen the Swedish films...Now curious to see the Americanized version!!
11 months agoby @2movieguysFlag
Newtron
sounds like Fincher's on the job
11 months agoby @newtronFlag
Corey
One scene in particular I expect to be insane..
11 months agoby @coreyFlag
Jcberry526
hmm looking forward to this and, hopefully its released in Ireland on the 21st Dec or so and not MONTHS after US date.... btw is it being releases worldwide on day 1 ??
11 months agoby @jcberry526Flag
MovieWiz001
Sucks being 15! I gotta see this!
11 months agoby @moviewiz001Flag
Mutant
I like films like this it shows me that some people do care.
11 months agoby @zenderFlag
HighCaliberINC
...some people may be in for a surprise how graphic this movie could be. If you are in the dark about the books or haven't seen Oplev's version from only 2 years (still annoyed on such a quick turn around) This will definitely shock some people who don't know what they are geting in for...
11 months agoby @highcaliberincFlag
XxNickTheFilmCriticXx
I'm now even more excited about this film.
11 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
Dan
@narrator Naturally. One of Del Toro's best, the strongest entry in that series, and vampire violence done right.
11 months agoby @dan1Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
@dan1, dude, I just re-watched Blade 2 for the katillionth time last last week. That was some good stuff right there, man.
11 months agoby @narratorFlag
Dan
Though I find it a sad commentary that Craig has to say the things he did concerning this film, as the movie selection process *should* be friendlier to the adult only crowd, I'm glad to hear this won't be for sensitive pussies. The 70's, 80's, and 90's were richly populated with adult fare, it's only in the last decade or so we've seen a decline in quality R-rated movies, as studios opt for the safer, cash cow PG-13 crap, and political correctness runs rampant. I'd even be happier if comic book movies could be rated R again, as well, ala Blade series.
11 months agoby @dan1Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Sh*t's gonna get serious..
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