The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (2009)
"Luftslottet som sprängdes" (original title)

Lisbeth is recovering in a hospital and awaiting trial for three murders when she is released. Mikael must prove her innocence, but Lisbeth must be willing to share the details of her sordid experiences with the court.

Director:

Daniel Alfredson

Writers:

Stieg Larsson (novel), Ulf Ryberg (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endre

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Nyqvist	...	Mikael Blomkvist
Noomi Rapace	...	Lisbeth Salander
Lena Endre	...	Erika Berger
Annika Hallin	...	Annika Giannini
Jacob Ericksson	...	Christer Malm
Sofia Ledarp	...	Malin Erikson
Anders Ahlbom	...	Dr. Peter Teleborian (as Anders Ahlbom Rosendahl)
Micke Spreitz	...	Ronald Niedermann (as Mikael Spreitz)
Georgi Staykov	...	Alexander Zalachenko
Mirja Turestedt	...	Monica Figuerola
Niklas Falk	...	Edklinth
Hans Alfredson	...	Evert Gullberg
Lennart Hjulström	...	Fredrik Clinton
Jan Holmquist	...	Hallberg
Niklas Hjulström	...	Ekström

Storyline

After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in a hospital and is set to face trial for attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must prove her innocence. In doing this she plays against powerful enemies and her own past.

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Plot Keywords:

hospital | trial | bullet | threat | psychiatrist | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, some sexual material, and brief language

Details

Official Sites:

Music Box Films Site [United States] Official site [France]

Country:

Sweden Denmark Germany

Language:

Swedish

Release Date:

27 November 2009 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Millennium 3: La reina en el palacio de las corrientes de aire

Filming Locations:

Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden

Box Office

Budget:

€4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£219,259 (UK) (26 November 2010)

Gross:

$5,188,972 (USA) (25 February 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film i Väst, Nordisk Film, Sveriges Television (SVT)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

147 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dr. Anders Jonasson was originally named Anders Jakobsson, after a real-life doctor and close friend of Stieg Larsson. The real Jakobsson, however, confronted Larsson's father and brother about having denied Larsson's partner, Eva Gabrielsson, a share of the literary estate. In retaliation, the surviving Larssons changed the character's name.

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Goofs

When Niedermann kills the policewoman (seen in long shot), her arms are hanging loose at her sides. When it cuts to close-up, her hand is grasping his arm. Not only has no time passed between the long-shot and the close-up, but it would be impossible for her to have reached up and grabbed his arm after her neck is broken.

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Connections

Referenced in Maltin on Movies: Hereafter (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Turn It Up Loud"
Written by Phil Buckle
© Universal Publishing Production Music

User Reviews

Great ending to this trilogy

Just back from seeing Hornet's - I guess there's only one hornet in the

• Nest. Great conclusion to a trilogy of well done movies. I was glued

to my seat at the theater, and not by gummy bears. While the movie was long, I didn't notice. I was captivated by the story and will say that the other two must be seen before this one.

The books have been wildly popular. Wish the movies were more widely distributed so others could enjoy them as much as I did.

Thumbs up to the Swedish film makers. Thumbs up to the cast, especially Noomi. Simply great work.

Highly recommended. 9/10