The Girl in the Spider's Web

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: November 9, 2018

4.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 108 Ratings

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Davrosdaleks1Nov 9, 2018

After the American "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" did just okay at the box office, I'm guessing that the studio got worried about how they'd handle another one. This film is clearly made to be more American audience friendly and switchedAfter the American "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" did just okay at the box office, I'm guessing that the studio got worried about how they'd handle another one. This film is clearly made to be more American audience friendly and switched from a semi-down-to-Earth thriller to more traditional action film. This is far from a pure adaptation and the events and characters of the book have become simplified. I feel that this is a poor Millennium movie but as an action movie its not half-bad.

I gave "The Girl in the Spider's Web" this rating based on the intellectual side of me that wants to give others an honest appraisal and recognizes the fault in the script. The movie jumps from plot point to point too quickly without much substance, and Blomkvist, one of the two main characters in the books, is treated as an afterthought here. Though, I must admit I didn't mind at all the change to Lisbeth's past and her dynamic with her sister. I rather felt it worked here.

The fun side of me, would've bumped this up a point. The visual presentation is pretty darn good. Director Fede Alvarez, who did the Evil Dead remake and Don't Breathe has honed his skills in dark action visuals. I found there to be some pretty impressive and at times freaky imagery in this. The fight scenes, though often brief, are well executed. As a whole, the movie looks good in general with a couple really nice shots.

Though Claire Foy does an admirable job as a decent job as Lisbeth Salander, she doesn't compare to Noomi Rapace or Mara Rooney. (Same can be said for the guy who played Blomkvist.) In fairness to Foy, the film pulls more punches as Lisbeth's anti-social/on-the-spectrum traits are toned down and the character feels a bit more average. Props should be give to Sylvia Hoeks as the villain. She is effectively unsettling.

This movie will probably infuriate some fans. It's impure. I would actually recommend this more to casual viewers.… Expand

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TVJerryNov 13, 2018

This is the 3rd in the Lisbeth Salander series with a new actor as the heroine each time. For this outing, Claire Foy plays the advanced hacker and revenge stalker. Faced with a device that leads to nuclear destruction (yawn), she embarks onThis is the 3rd in the Lisbeth Salander series with a new actor as the heroine each time. For this outing, Claire Foy plays the advanced hacker and revenge stalker. Faced with a device that leads to nuclear destruction (yawn), she embarks on a complex mission to deter the culprits. While this is more like a spy thriller, it still has some cool sequences and inventive shots. On the other hand, much of the character's distinctive qualities from the first outings has been replaced with her superhero status, while some of the exploits rely too much on coincidences that stretch credibility. Still, it was mostly entertaining and visually fun.… Expand

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HucksterNov 12, 2018

Authentic, gripping, fast paced and impressive. A very worthy addition to the GWTDT series. A kind of james bond meets tomb raider vibe, with fairly savage violence and edge of the seat escapes. Have to say I loved it from beginning toAuthentic, gripping, fast paced and impressive. A very worthy addition to the GWTDT series. A kind of james bond meets tomb raider vibe, with fairly savage violence and edge of the seat escapes. Have to say I loved it from beginning to end. Apart from a continuity issue with the bathwater I couldn't fault it.… Expand

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AcaciaNov 22, 2018

I love Lisbeth salander! She is extremely smart, resourceful and mentally and physically strong. In this latest installment of the franchise, she must stay on her toes in order to stay alive and keep those she cares about from harm. SomeI love Lisbeth salander! She is extremely smart, resourceful and mentally and physically strong. In this latest installment of the franchise, she must stay on her toes in order to stay alive and keep those she cares about from harm. Some of her feats are a bit hard to believe. The timing of a couple of her rescues and all the pieces that ust fall into place are not wholly believable. But, if you like strong women characters and fast paced action, this is a great film for you. I enjoyed it and was completely entertained.… Expand

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MarcillisMar 3, 2020

Who might be interested in this movie? Fans of the original Stig Larsson trilogy, who are not afraid to be disappointed in their expectations from its continuation. Lovers of beautiful, atmospheric cinema, not burdened with logic and meaning.Who might be interested in this movie? Fans of the original Stig Larsson trilogy, who are not afraid to be disappointed in their expectations from its continuation. Lovers of beautiful, atmospheric cinema, not burdened with logic and meaning. To fans of plain detective stories and spy series of the 60s, with linear plots and the absence of any intrigue. The only thing that caught my attention was the topic of cybercrime, but even here everything is very weak. For a long time there are a bunch of applications like Utopia P2P, which are generally unrealistic to crack.… Expand

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