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- 2011
- R
- Columbia Pictures
- 2 h 38 m
- 2011
- R
- Columbia Pictures
- 2 h 38 m
Summary Based on Stieg Larsson's posthumously published crime thriller trilogy, "The Millennium Series." The book describes the mystery surrounding the long-unsolved disappearance of an heiress. A journalist recently dinged by a libel case and a young female hacker try to resolve it, stirring up bundles of personal and industrial corruption alon...
Directed By: David Fincher
Written By: Steven Zaillian, Stieg Larsson
- 2011
- R
- Columbia Pictures
- 2 h 38 m
- 2011
- R
- Columbia Pictures
- 2 h 38 m
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
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Summary Based on Stieg Larsson's posthumously published crime thriller trilogy, "The Millennium Series." The book describes the mystery surrounding the long-unsolved disappearance of an heiress. A journalist recently dinged by a libel case and a young female hacker try to resolve it, stirring up bundles of personal and industrial corruption alon...
Directed By: David Fincher
Written By: Steven Zaillian, Stieg Larsson
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 41 Critic Reviews
71
76% Positive
31 Reviews
31 Reviews
22% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 41 Critic Reviews
71
76% Positive
31 Reviews
31 Reviews
22% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Dec 20, 2011
If there's a complaint, it's that it flirts with rambling once the main case is solved -- nearly 20 minutes before the movie ends. But Fincher uses that remaining time to expand on Lisbeth's character, which is hard to hold against him.
Dec 20, 2011
Fincher's electrifying storytelling makes the most of unsettling visuals, large casts, complex plots and sharp dialogue.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 896 User Ratings
8.0
87% Positive
777 Ratings
777 Ratings
9% Mixed
77 Ratings
77 Ratings
5% Negative
42 Ratings
42 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 896 User Ratings
8.0
87% Positive
777 Ratings
777 Ratings
9% Mixed
77 Ratings
77 Ratings
5% Negative
42 Ratings
42 Ratings
Feb 22, 2021
Masterful.. every element falls into place to make this a truly special film. Screenplay, direction, acting, cinematography, score - everyone brings their A-game. I was impressed with the swapping of gendered roles with Lisbeth taking on traditionally masculine plot actions and Mikael taking on traditionally feminine plot actions which was really wonderful and intelligent in a film about misogyny.
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May 2, 2020
Walked into this movie without any expectations or knowledge of it except for its genre. It absolutely captivated my attention all the way through, cannot recommend it enough specially if you are into crime drama mysteries. Not much to say except that it is a MUST WATCH. Great performance by the whole cast.
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Dec 20, 2011
This is an immersive and powerful thriller, driven by terrific leading performances. It's mostly really good and then it wears out its welcome.
Dec 19, 2011
Not too surprisingly, Fincher doesn't bring his auteur A-game here, though his crafty B-game is better than most. As well, the break-out performance of Rooney Mara as the semi-feral computer hacker, Lisbeth Salander, gives the film a residue of authentic anguish.
Dec 22, 2011
From him (Fincher), we get – what? – a faithful adaptation that brings the dazzle but shortchanges on the daring.
Dec 13, 2011
Fincher's film tips much more in the indulging direction of crowd Comic-Con - delighting the franchise junkie above all other considerations.
Dec 20, 2011
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is, as you'd expect, rubbish, but the word is slightly too kind. The David Fincher film (like the very similar Swedish one - released in the US just last year! - and the book) is not even good rubbish.
Jan 7, 2020
"It's hard to believe that the fear of offending can be stronger than the fear of pain, but you know what? It is." The fact we never got a direct sequel in Fincher's vision is absolutely devastating. I haven't been so engrossed and wrapped up in a mystery for quite awhile. Even on a second watch. Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara were so beautifully intimate together. It was wild, but strangely sweet. And how could I forget about the fantastic the opening credits. It's like a James Bond opener, but dark. I read a lot about real life serial killers and how they minds can work. So it's amazing to see a movie get it so accurate that it's kinda scary. David Fincher is a king.
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Oct 8, 2018
Too brutal scenes shown. I do not get why a film should allow so much violence in detail. The attention was put on wrong sides. If someone watched the movie without knowing the title, this person would never be even close in guessing it. Because of the bad focus in the movie, there is no special attention on this girl 'with the dragon tattoo'. She is one of the main characters, but somehow she stays in the back ground. The film was more focused on the missing girl from the big family and not on something else. In cinematographic sense everything was fine, just the chaotic directed story line and too much attention on the violence make 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' not very successful.
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Sep 26, 2012
I couldn't find much to like about this film, the cinematography was poor / borderline amateurish, the acting was mixed, ALL the themes were depressing (i could forgive this i guess), i had no interest in discovering 'who dunnit' as it felt like there was no engagement with the viewer, the lighting made the sets seem staged, plus a lot more. I thought the use of sexual violence was interesting but felt it had little to do with the plot - i have not read the book so can't comment on its relevance. The 'dragon tattoo girl' seemed pathetic in these situations and was hoping she'd stick up for herself sooner as her character seemed to suggest she would. Ended up playing Carcassonne half-way through with a friend as we both felt the movie wasn't really going anywhere (i lost).
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Production Company
- Columbia Pictures
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Scott Rudin Productions
- Yellow Bird
Release Date Dec 20, 2011
Duration 2 h 38 m
Rating R
Tagline Evil shall with evil be expelled
Website http://www.dragontattoo.net/
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Nominations
Golden Schmoes Awards
• 3 Wins & 11 Nominations
