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Reagen Sulewski: I wonder if this wasn't just a case of overexposure. I really doubt that that many people saw the Swedish films on video (since a vanishing small number did in the theatrical run here), but it sure seems like these films have been coming out forever. This might be some fatigue setting in. I see that Sony is going to go ahead with the next films in the series, but this seems like a really dodgy idea, since my expectation is that a lot fewer people went on to read the rest of the series than the first one.

Bruce Hall: The simplest thing I can say is that more doesn't always equal better. I realize how un-American that sounds, but there IS a perfectly good Swedish version that was produced on a budget that might not cover the catering costs on its Yankee cousin. The American version seems to have been critically well received but it's still a bleak, adult themed film with a long running time, released at a time of year when most people are not exactly lining up for that sort of thing. Tactically, it may have been better to release this movie during the first quarter of 2012. But strategically speaking, this is the sort of prestige picture that was no doubt released with the Oscar Season in mind.

The doom and gloom we're hearing from some quarters strikes me as premature, because it does appear that this film will have legs and when you factor in the eventual international take, continuing with the series should not be unjustified. Daniel Craig fans need not worry - this is not The Golden Compass 2: Electric Boogaloo.

Max Braden: Despite having a rocking trailer, I'm a little surprised that it's managed to pull in that much. For people who'd seen the original, this nearly shot-for-shot remake offers nothing nothing new but the ease of watching a movie without having to read of subtitles. For people who have no idea what the books are about, did the trailer really sell the Girl? There's more downside than up, but I think a lot of people went to see it because they thought it would be the talk around the water cooler and didn't want to be left out of the conversation.

David Mumpower: I want to begin my reply by stating that I am one of the biggest fans of the Millennium Trilogy in the world. I was so passionate about reading the series as soon as possible that I couldn't wait for the North American release of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. I imported a copy from England since it was released much sooner across the Atlantic. I have seen and been satisfied with the first two adaptations and been infuriated by the disappointment of the "conclusive" movie. Keeping all of this in mind, I agree with what some of what has been said here while disagreeing with much of it.

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