The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Men Who Hate Women
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Men Who Hate Women

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Men Who Hate Women

2012Movie7 minEnglish

Cast and crew discuss the success of the novel, transitioning it to film and condensing it for the medium, and gender dynamics in Sweden.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users73%
Director: David FincherGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired by wealthy industrialist Henrik Vanger to investigate the disappearance of his niece Harriet, who vanished 40 years prior. Blomkvist teams up with Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but deeply troubled young hacker. Together, they uncover a dark history of abuse, corruption, and murder within the Vanger family and their powerful associates.

Critical Reception

David Fincher's adaptation of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' received generally positive reviews, with many critics praising its stylish direction, intense atmosphere, and Rooney Mara's powerful performance as Lisbeth Salander. While some found the film bleak and violent, it was largely lauded for its faithfulness to the source material and its gripping narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Rooney Mara delivers a captivating and intense performance as Lisbeth Salander.
  • David Fincher's direction creates a dark, atmospheric, and suspenseful thriller.
  • The film is a compelling, albeit violent and disturbing, adaptation of the popular novel.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's dark and gritty atmosphere, as well as Rooney Mara's standout performance. Some viewers found the storyline complex and the violence unsettling, but many appreciated the thrilling plot and faithful adaptation.

Awards & Accolades

Rooney Mara received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Lisbeth Salander. The film also received nominations and wins at various other awards ceremonies for its technical aspects and performances.

Fun Fact

Rooney Mara went through an extensive audition process, including a scene involving simulated torture, to win the role of Lisbeth Salander.

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