directed by David Fincher
Opening titles
The scene: In a sequence that Fincher himself describes as Lisbeth's nightmare we see tar and fire, themes from all three novels - the violence, passion and intensity and elements from their titles - fire and hornets. The music that plays in the background is energetic cover of "Immigrant Song" sang by Karen O - its intensity mixes with the swift editing of the montage setting the pace for the rest of the movie perfectly.
I agree, that opening title sequence is awesome. Not to mention that badass cover of Immigrant Song by two of my favorites in Karen O & Trent Reznor.
ReplyDeleteLove that cover, it nearly made the speakers explode.
DeleteThese credits. That song. Only in a Fincher movie could something so awesome happen!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if 'only' in Fimcher's movie but yeah, it's awesome.
DeleteI concur - absolutely stunning visuals; they really pulled me into the story.Even as I had already seen the Swedish original.
ReplyDeleteIt was terrific, I was shocked by the sound and the visual and it really forced me to get into the movie's universe.
DeleteI was afraid to get too excited for the film while watching the intro, but I couldn't help it. Luckily, the film was just as good!
ReplyDeleteThat opening certainly caught my attention. It was like a nightmare version of one of the original James Bond openings.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very cool way of describing it!
DeleteI love the credit sequence, but it takes me completely out of the story. I agree with what Chip Lary says about it being a twisted James Bond Opening. It looks like a cool music video to go with the DVD, but as a credit sequence. It adds nothing to the actual movie.
ReplyDeleteI really liked it. It was a way of showing us what goes on in Lisbeth's head.
DeleteIt was totally a twisted Bond opening. Also this film has Craig :P
ReplyDeleteI love this opening. I can never hear this song now and not think about it. It's etched in my memory forever, as it should.
Yes, the song brings back the images to mind, definetly! I really hope we will get to see sequels for this one.
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