The story of Lisbeth Salander comes to a satisfying close in this third entry of the original Swedish film series based on Stieg Larsson’s best-selling novels. Once again, deliberate pacing wins the day, with intricate plotting taking center stage rather than thriller genre trappings. If there’s a downside, it’s due to the author’s choice to replace mystery with meaty courtroom dramatics. One can’t help but feel a bit antsy, yet the few nail-biting sequences in
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest keep the film’s heartbeat alive. As was the case with the previous installments, the actors and the characters they inhabit will be the real draw for most viewers. ...
Released:
2009
Rated:
R
Length:
148 mins