The Girl Who Played With Fire

“The Girl Who Played With Fire” stars Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyquist as they continue in their debut roles first seen in “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”. The inevitable consequence after viewing any sequel is to compare it with the prior film and, in this instance the first of the anticipated trilogy is better. “Fire” contains a complicated series of circumstances that at times are confusing and difficult to follow with uncomfortable scenes of violence but the acting of Ms. Rapace and Mr. Nyquist redeem the film somewhat and keep us on the edge of our seats as we again witness their exploits and struggles. I give the film 2 and ½ stars because, unlike the first in the series, I did become conscience of its 2 hour and 40 minute duration.