The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Name: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Released: 2009-02-27T00:00:00-05:00

R 2009 Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller · 2h 32m

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Swedish thriller based on Stieg Larsson's novel about a male journalist and a young female hacker. In the opening of the movie, Mikael Blomkvist, a middle-aged publisher for the magazine Millennium, loses a libel case brought by corrupt Swedish industrialist Hans-Erik Wennerström. Nevertheless, he is hired by Henrik Vanger in order to solve a cold case, the disappearance of Vanger's niece

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About The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Based on Stieg Larsson's acclaimed novel, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo follows Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist facing a libel conviction, as he accepts a peculiar assignment from Henrik Vanger to investigate the decades-old disappearance of Vanger's niece. Aided by the brilliant and enigmatic hacker Lisbeth Salander, Blomkvist delves into the Vanger family's dark history, uncovering shocking secrets and a trail of disturbing truths. Their investigation leads them down a dangerous path where they confront powerful forces and expose the hidden darkness within a seemingly respectable family.

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Directed by Niels Arden Oplev, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo boasts a stellar cast. Michael Nyqvist delivers a compelling performance as Mikael Blomkvist, the determined journalist. Noomi Rapace is unforgettable as Lisbeth Salander, the fiercely independent and resourceful hacker. Lena Endre shines as Erika Berger, Blomkvist's colleague and lover. Sven-Bertil Taube portrays Henrik Vanger, the wealthy patriarch seeking answers. Peter Haber plays Martin Vanger, a key figure in the Vanger family saga. Peter Andersson embodies the unsettling Nils Bjurman, a guardian with sinister secrets.

What people like about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Critics and audiences alike have praised The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for its compelling story, strong performances, and dark atmosphere. Noomi Rapace's portrayal of Lisbeth Salander was widely celebrated as a breakthrough performance. The film's faithfulness to the source material and its ability to maintain suspense throughout its runtime were also frequently highlighted. Many reviewers appreciated the film's exploration of complex themes such as corruption, abuse, and the search for truth.

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Movie Score

75%

Released

February 27, 2009

Director

Niels Arden Oplev

Film Series

The Millennium Movies

Cast

Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endre, Sven-Bertil Taube, Peter Haber, Peter Andersson

Genre

Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

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