It seems that director David Fincher, MGM, and super-producer Scott Rudin aren't relying on the worldwide and critical popularity of Stieg Larsson's book series or the original Swedish trilogy to sell The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo to American audiences. First, the leaked Red Band trailer (below) was speckled with teasing nudity and blood, and now the first glimpse of the poster (Tweeted this morning by @GuyLodge and seen larger here) has a very deliberate nipple ring to distract you.
I haven't read these books, but I plan to at least get through the first one before Christmas and this film in released. The trailer looks utterly awesome. Fincher brings back his entire team from the Oscar-winning The Social Network, including the editing duo of Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall, composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth who, judging by the beauty of the trailer, could be a serious contender at the end of the year. Beyond the technical aspects, which I expect to be happily represented by the respective branches, I'm uncertain as to the Oscar prospects of this film. Some people are waving the flag of back-to-back nomination for Fincher and even a Lead nomination for Rooney Mara. Until we get a better sense of the quality (and even if they'll embrace this type of film) I'll remain undecided, but hopeful.
I need to get one my early predictions, too.
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