The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

Diminishing returns for me with this series. I enjoyed the first book and the first movie but lost interest in the second book and film. But I thought I'd finish this off and watch the third film (I skipped the book) just to find out what happens to Lisbeth. It wasn't a poorly made film but it wasn't too interesting either. I did like the last interaction between Salander and Blomkvist.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2009)

Doesn't matter if I say it, obviously, but there is no reason to make an American version of this book. This version, the Swedish one, completely nailed it. Great casting, great locations, well-filmed, well-acted, suspenseful. I totally enjoyed this. Noomi Rapace is a perfect Salander.