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In reply to the discussion: New show "House of Cards" is a must see for fans of political dramas [View all]BarackTheVote
(938 posts)18. So you haven't even seen the US version?
David Fincher is arguably the best living US filmmaker. Lots of people thought his Girl with the Dragon Tattoo wouldn't translate, but, damn, if he didn't pull it off.
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Bjorn Against
Feb 2013
OP
I'll wait for the relative to come round, and do a marathon with a bunch of folks!
MADem
Feb 2013
#48
This guy rocks. If I could talk like that or have that presence; minus the evil of course.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Feb 2013
#25
I've seen the UK version too, and I have no problem imagining an American version.
whathehell
Feb 2013
#26
Yes, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" was one of those "why, why?" remakes
Lydia Leftcoast
Feb 2013
#44
I can't stand television shows that don't take place in an American setting. nt
EastKYLiberal
Feb 2013
#50
enjoy your ethnocentrism. There's a big world and lots of good stories out there you will miss. nt
TeamPooka
Feb 2013
#52
Can it be streamed onto televison with the help of a Roku box, or something? n/t
whathehell
Feb 2013
#28
I'd seen the ads on my Netflix, but was kind of dismissive- thanks for tipping me off
NBachers
Feb 2013
#21
I am cynical because of reality, I don't see reality and cynicism as mutually exclusive concepts
Bjorn Against
Feb 2013
#37
I watched the first 6 episodes of this last night, until my eyes blurred!!
northoftheborder
Feb 2013
#34
'Sgot all the Macbeth-y elements...soliloquys, vengeance, Machiavellian women and Kevin Spacey!
ancianita
Feb 2013
#47
Everyone Should Also Check Out the Original British Production Which was Outstanding
Indykatie
Feb 2013
#51