The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist investigates the disappearance of a weary patriarch's niece from 40 years ago. He is aided by the pierced, tattooed, punk computer hacker named Lisbeth Salander. As they work together in the investigation, Blomkvist and Salander uncover immense corruption beyond anything they have ever imagined.
Critics Sentiment
Bondish nightmarish opening credits with Reznor score
Bjurman sexually extorts and brutally rapes Lisbeth Salander
The film swings from the brutal rape scene to Lisbeth's empowering revenge against Bjurman, rising nearly 2 points as audiences celebrated her reclaiming of power.
Critics consistently praised Fincher's stylish direction and Rooney Mara's transformative performance, with the opening credits and key thriller sequences earning particular acclaim. While some found the middle sections slightly uneven and the basic story somewhat strained, the film's technical excellence and powerful performances maintained strong audience engagement throughout.
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Daniel Craig
Mikael Blomkvist
Rooney Mara
Lisbeth Salander
Christopher Plummer
Henrik Vanger
Stellan Skarsgård
Martin Vanger
Robin Wright
Erika Berger
Yorick van Wageningen
Nils Bjurman
Steven Berkoff
Dirch Frode
Joely Richardson
Anita Vanger
Geraldine James
Cecilia Vanger
Goran Višnjić
Dragan Armansky
Donald Sumpter
Detective Inspector Gustaf Morell
Ulf Friberg
Hans-Erik Wennerström
Bengt C.W. Carlsson
Holger Palmgren
Tony Way
Plague
Per Myrberg
Harald
Josefin Asplund
Pernilla
Eva Fritjofson
Anna
Moa Garpendal
Harriet Vanger
Maia Hansson Bergqvist
Young Anna
Sarah Appelberg
Young Cecilia
Crew
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