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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

  • 20112011
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  • 2h 38m
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Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Craig) is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for forty years by Lisbeth Salander (Mara), a young computer hacker.
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Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for 40 years by young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander.Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for 40 years by young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander.Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for 40 years by young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
458K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
590
13
  • Director
    • David Fincher
  • Writers
    • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
    • Stieg Larsson(novel "Män som hatar kvinnor")
  • Stars
    • Daniel Craig
    • Rooney Mara
    • Christopher Plummer
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Fincher
  • Writers
    • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
    • Stieg Larsson(novel "Män som hatar kvinnor")
  • Stars
    • Daniel Craig
    • Rooney Mara
    • Christopher Plummer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 821User reviews
    • 528Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 27 wins & 91 nominations total

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    A Guide to the Films of David Fincher
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    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
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    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
    Stockholm Press Day
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    "Revenge" TV Spot
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    Who Almost Starred in the Dragon Tattoo Franchise?
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    Who Almost Starred in the Dragon Tattoo Franchise?

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    Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig
    • Mikael Blomkvistas Mikael Blomkvist
    Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara
    • Lisbeth Salanderas Lisbeth Salander
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Henrik Vangeras Henrik Vanger
    Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård
    • Martin Vangeras Martin Vanger
    Steven Berkoff
    Steven Berkoff
    • Frodeas Frode
    Robin Wright
    Robin Wright
    • Erika Bergeras Erika Berger
    Yorick van Wageningen
    Yorick van Wageningen
    • Bjurmanas Bjurman
    Joely Richardson
    Joely Richardson
    • Anita Vangeras Anita Vanger
    Geraldine James
    Geraldine James
    • Ceciliaas Cecilia
    Goran Visnjic
    Goran Visnjic
    • Armanskyas Armansky
    Donald Sumpter
    Donald Sumpter
    • Detective Morellas Detective Morell
    Ulf Friberg
    Ulf Friberg
    • Wennerströmas Wennerström
    Bengt C.W. Carlsson
    • Palmgrenas Palmgren
    Tony Way
    Tony Way
    • Plagueas Plague
    Per Myrberg
    Per Myrberg
    • Haraldas Harald
    Josefin Asplund
    Josefin Asplund
    • Pernillaas Pernilla
    Eva Fritjofson
    • Annaas Anna
    Moa Garpendal
    • Harrietas Harriet
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writers
      • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
      • Stieg Larsson(novel "Män som hatar kvinnor")
    • All cast & crew
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    Who Was Almost 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'?

    Who Was Almost 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'?

    Lisbeth Salander has been played by three different actresses, including Clarie Foy in the newest version of the film The Girl in the Spider's Web. Who else was up for the role?
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    • Trivia
      The piercings (including multiple ear, eyebrow, and nipple piercings) that Rooney Mara sports as Lisbeth Salander are real, not cosmetic simulations. Mara got the piercings, including her nipple piercing. "It was actually not that painful," she told Allure. "I thought, She has it in the book, and she should have it [in the movie]. Because of all the tattoos and the makeup and the piercings and the physical transformations my body has to go through, it would always feel sort of like I was in costume, even if I was naked. It just felt like a good one to get; a necessary one to get." The ear, nose, eyebrow, and lip piercings were removed after shooting completed, but she kept the right nipple piercing for possible sequels. "It's not something I want to ever get re-pierced," she said. "So I'm going to keep it in."
    • Goofs
      Sweden had left side driving until 3rd September 1967. The cars/drivers on the bridge in "1966" seem to have adopted right hand side driving about a year early.
    • Quotes

      Martin Vanger: It's hard to believe that the fear of offending can be stronger than the fear of pain, but you know what? It is.

    • Crazy credits
      At the beginning of the film's opening studio intros of Columbia and MGM, Leo, the MGM mascot's roar is silenced.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 13 June 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Immigrant Song
      Written by Jimmy Page & Robert Plant

      Featuring Karen O and Trent Reznor

      Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

      Karen O appears courtesy of Polydor Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited

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    10/10
    The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo: Another Winner From David Fincher!
    The lights dim, the movie begins with a brief prologue, and the zany and incredibly weird opening credits begin, set to a creepy cover of Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song." From the beginning, we are in for a wild ride as Stieg Larsson's incredibly popular novel "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is brought to life on screen.

    Scorned journalist Mikael Blomkvist is called upon by Henrik Vanger, a very wealthy man, while writing a book. Vanger is in search of an answer to the disappearance of his niece, Harriet, which occurred over 40 years ago. He assumes that Harriet is dead, and that she was murdered. He looks to Mikael to investigate her disappearance and who killed her. Then Mikael gets assistance from Lisbeth Salander, a dangerous but intelligent 24 year-old punk who is an accomplished computer hacker and a great contribution to the solving of other crimes. Together, Mikael and Lisbeth go on a dark, eerie journey into a world of crime, Nazism, and corruption that will lead them to Harriet's assassin.

    I walked into "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" with almost no knowledge of Larsson's novel or the Swedish film made a few years before David Fincher's version. The end result is ultimately an extremely satisfying, brutal, and complex thriller thanks to great direction by Fincher (known greatly for his work on "Seven," "The Game," and "The Social Network"), excellent writing, and an impeccably chosen cast.

    After only a few years, the character of Lisbeth Salander has become an attention-grabbing heroine that is as iconic as Edward Cullen of the love-it-or-hate-it "Twilight" series. And we can understand why. After all the truly awful and hideous things that have plagued her life, Lisbeth doesn't take any crap from anybody. She may be angry, violent, overtly sexual, demanding, and perhaps a little crazy, but she is a genius at what she does, and has reasons for all of her actions, no matter how gruesome they may be.

    The mystery surrounding the film is sophisticated and white-knuckling, adding to the intensity and mood of the story and its characters. We're not sure of who is Harriet's killer, or if Harriet is even dead, until the last half hour of the film, and when we do find out the twist, it leaves a stupendous impact.

    After cementing his reputation in brutal crime thrillers, and surprising us with "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "The Social Network," David Fincher was the right man for the director's chair. Every film he makes, even a drama like "The Social Network," sets up a tone of genuine suspense, tension, and fear for the characters. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" isn't any different as Fincher adds his signature touch to the movie.

    Of all of the people they could have chosen to play these roles, the casting director landed in a pot of gold. Daniel Craig does a wonderful job as Mikael, showing us that he can play characters other than James Bond. With the amount of screen time she has, Robin Wright is also very good as Blomkvist's business partner Erika Berger. Christopher Plummer and Stellan Skarsgård also turn in great performances as Henrik Vanger and Martin Vanger.

    The person to really watch out for, however, is Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander. Getting her big break in the underrated remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and later starring in Fincher's previous film "The Social Network" (giving a dynamite performance in the opening scene), Mara has sealed her future with many more promising and exciting roles because of her portrayal of Lisbeth. This is not an easy role to play, knowing that Mara is the second person to play the character. She must endure two shocking rape scenes and a torture sequence, and there is a hefty amount of nudity involved. Mara embodies Lisbeth, immediately bringing immense intimidation, danger, and fury every time she comes on to the screen. Her eyes are wide and emotionless, almost as if you can see right through her. And with everything that has happened to the character, we understand that Lisbeth has a right to be that way. She may be smart, but she is not interested in attraction or friendships with another human being. Overall, Mara gives a sensational, fearless, dedicated, and electrifying performance that guarantees an Oscar nod.

    Being released during the cheery time of the holidays, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is not a feel-good film, by any means. It is a harsh, gritty, and rough cinema trip that answers the question of leaving the kids at home with the babysitter. Also, if you're squeamish, you will not like it. However, those who have read the book, and those who have not read it, should check it out. Even without having read Larsson's novel, I left the theater completely satisfied. It is a movie experience that you don't commonly get. Fincher has done it again. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is a must!
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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Sweden
      • Norway
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Cô Gái Có Hình Xăm Rồng
    • Filming locations
      • Hofsta Manor, Björkvik, Södermanlands län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Scott Rudin Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $90,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $102,515,793
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,768,604
      • Dec 25, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $232,617,430
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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