And that's okay. Both are entertaining in their own ways.
There are die-hard fans of thrillers (and horror) who, understandably, will have an issues with this film...
First: Why remake it? Just see the original.
Second: Why make changes?
But it's okay for die-hard thriller/horror fans to have different tastes... because this fan base is diverse. For example, some prefer a slow burn with not a lot of graphic violence, some prefer more action and cool kills, and some like both. I fall into the both category.
I really appreciated watching the original in 2022, and I'm glad I watched it without knowing any of the plot in advance. I recommended it to many people. But, unlike most thrillers and horror films, I didn't feel like seeing it more than once. I guess I didn't want to feel that again. But I appreciate that I felt what I felt. I attribute that to good filmmaking.
I had a feeling this American version was going to go another way. And I admit, I'm glad they did... because it separated itself from the original. It doesn't take away anything from the Dutch version. In fact, I think it's kinda cool that there are two versions of an interesting premise... and both are worth seeing.
James McAvoy's performance alone is reason enough to see it. He's so entertaining to watch. In fact, I think he gives the character even more levels than the original actor. But I wasn't expecting to be as impressed with Mackenzie Davis's performance as I was. You believe everything she's feeling... and I'm glad I got a chance to see what this character was capable of.
I remember reading reviews of the original film with audiences (understandably) expressing their frustration with the choices two of the main characters made. In a way, this version allows these characters to give (some) audiences a more satisfying ending. Again, not better, just different.
Most remakes aren't as good as the original. I'm not saying that this one is as good. But I think both are worth seeing.