A Missing Girl. A Brutal Murder. An Unsolved Mystery.

Starring: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Ingvar Hirdwall, Björn Granath, Lena Endre, Ewa Fröling, Sven-Bertil Taube

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Shut up about the victimization! He almost killed you. He raped and murdered and he enjoyed it. He had the same chances as us to choose what he wanted to be. He was no victim." – Lisbeth Salander

Why watch this? This is one intense film - and Noomi Rapace - dag yo, what a force!

Plot Summary: After facing a libel conviction, journalist Mikael Blomkvist takes on a case for industrialist Henrik Vanger to solve the decades-old disappearance of his niece, Harriet. Unbeknownst to Blomkvist, skilled computer hacker Lisbeth Salander conducts a background check on him, ultimately getting drawn into the investigation herself. Together, they delve into the dark secrets of the Vanger family's past, discovering disturbing connections to other grotesque murders.

Dad's Preview: This is the original Swedish film version, and it is the best of the film trilogy. It follows an investigation into a family disappearance, and weaves a complicated web regarding the truth. A journalist, Mikael Blomkvist, and freelance hacker, Lisbeth Salander, team-up to solve the mystery. Salander herself is a compelling part of the film, as she sports numerous body tattoos, a Mohawk, and black leather clothing. Despite her goth-punk appearance, this intelligent young lady excels at crime investigation. Noomi Rapace absolutely kills the part of Lisbeth, and her character is more interesting than the film's plot itself.

Yellow Bird, ZDF Enterprises, Sveriges Television,
Filmpool Stockholm-Mälardalen; Nordisk Film