Before I really get into this post - I just want to say, something about this week has screamed "videos" to me. It just so happens that I'm finding a lot of cool ones to share with you.
But, let me get back into it...
So I don't know how many of you have had to chance to go out and see Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, or even read the book, but I suggest you do. As good as the original version is - please do yourself a favor and go see the one released in America around Christmas, directed by David Fincher. Yes. You know him, since I have a crush on him.
If you liked the Social Network - then you'll hopefully enjoy this. It's shot in much the same, dark color palette, and each frame is superbly set-up. Where this film may lose some viewers is how visceral and violent this film is. It's not so much that it is gory, but it doesn't pull its punches either. You'll see rape, murder, and be thrown into awkward and terrible situations that Fincher will keep you in by not cutting - leaving you in the situation, handcuffed to the camera. Yes it's raw. Yes it's brutal. But it is still a beautiful film, with an amazing cast, and deep, engrossing film.
Please go see it.
So what does this have to do with a video you ask?
Recently, they released to opening credits online for people to view. You'll be able to tell, right form the beginning, between the dark colors and music choice - they aren't going to be "typical" credits. The really foreshadow who the characters are that you'll meet as well as the direction the film is going to travel (but don't worry - it gives nothing away). Just sit back and absorb it - or let it absorb you. The detail it goes into is numbing.
If you aren't intrigued by these visuals, I'd say steer clear from the film itself, but it is definitely worth seeing.
If you don't like it - go read the book - because it's damn good.
And please...please watch them in FULL SCREEN. The size of this little blog frame just doesn't do it justice.
"Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" Title Sequence by Blur from Motionographer on Vimeo.
I didn't like the opening sequence AT ALL - but I found the film to be incredible. Though this is not my type of movie, like Drew, I would recommend it to anyone. It is SO well done, intriguing, beautifully filmed, and magnificently casted.
ReplyDeleteTwo thumbs up from this film critic!!!
ieyu, ilys!