tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724537973285198834.post2903517419369839145..comments2024-01-29T10:56:03.268-05:00Comments on My Movies, My Words (from Abbott to Ziggy): GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, THE (2010)Eric F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05062980077091387176noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724537973285198834.post-74021302953475664562012-03-19T08:46:27.364-04:002012-03-19T08:46:27.364-04:00I'll be the first to admit that I'm pretty...I'll be the first to admit that I'm pretty tyrannical when it comes to today's moviegoing audience, and I never apologize for my attitute. At the same time, however, I can't help but think the audience deserves to be treated with more respect and intelligence and that they ARE capable of embracing foreign subtitled films if given the time and the chance, without the need of an American remake.<br /><br />Go back to 1998 and remember how big the Italian film LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (my first date with my wife!) was. It was an absolute smash with critics, audiences and the box office and to this day, hasn't been re-made by an American director.<br /><br />At first thought, I don't think I've ever seen an American remake of a foreign film that I considered to be superior, or even close to its original inspiration.<br /><br />Ah, but isn't it wonderful for eveyone to have their own opinions of thing?Eric F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05062980077091387176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724537973285198834.post-88734366172420794662012-03-17T23:29:25.311-04:002012-03-17T23:29:25.311-04:00You already know that I have seen both films and t...You already know that I have seen both films and that each has it's unique merits. I didn't see a need for the English Language remake either except that it will bring the story to a much larger audience. Pointing our fingers at the audience and shaking them with irritation will not change their behavior. Without the remake, a lot of people will never get to know Lisbeth and that would be a shame.Richard Kirkhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428986542891346618noreply@blogger.com