Saw this one with english subtitles. I happened to read about this movie in a gossip magazine and how hollywood is planning to make similar and release, maybe next year. So I decided to watch the original, before story gets diluted further.
Don't know the actors in this one and it's no use mentioning their names by pasting from imdb. Unlike the french movie which I saw few days ago, this one is class apart. A real thriller. The story is that of a news paper reporter, who would be undergoing a jail term in the near future because he was setup by a business man he was investigating for fraudulent activities, and a mysterious girl with tattoos and piercings investigate the disappearance of a rich man's grand daughter. They were called in because the rich man believes that his grand daughter was still alive as he received regular birthday presents from her. Moreover the police investigation led to nowhere and the reason remains unclear even after 40 years. So it is a start from scratch investigation for the two involved. During the course of investigation they discover hidden and disturbing truths about the rich man's family.
The movies achieves what it was set out for. It is engrossing and thrilling. The back ground music and the settings help the cause too. The acting should be appreciated by the intensity. Even though it could not communicate by voice because of language barrier; the facial expression made up for the thrill. This is what acting is all about. The movie is 2 hours plus but time flies without difficulty. The end is also apt for the characters involved
My personal rating is 4 out of 5…
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