Alright, I've introduced the cast, and they are all the same again here. This is the final movie in the Millenium series. If you have seen number two, you know if ended on a cliffhanger. Lisbeth was nearly killed and Micke found her just in time. Her wicked father lay in the barn with the ax in his leg and her serial killer brother had escaped. This film picks up immediately where number two ended. Lisbeth is taken to the hospital to have the bullet removed and she has to stay there to recover. Knowing how private she is, this drives her nearly mad. She also gets word that she will have to appear in court to explain her nearly killing her father. Meanwhile, Micke and his crew are writing an exclusive on Lisbeth so people can know about her troubled childhood and why she attacked her father.
This time around, the movie is a blend of thriller and courtroom drama. Someone is threatening the Millenium crew and attempting to stop them from writing anything about Lisbeth. Also, they are trying to kill Lisbeth (poor girl is always being targeted!). While all this is happening, Lisbeth is stuck in bed, ratcheting up the tension.
This film worked and I was so happy that they made up for the mistakes of the last one. Seeing Lisbeth confined in a bed makes you feel claustrophic for her. Micke is working under the gun to get the magazine out before he is killed. Twist and turns abound and revelations are given as the conclusion is in sight. The action is fast paced and the courtroom drama is well done.
Again for those concerned with content (if you've made it this far though...) there is some language and the violence is there. There is very brief nonsexual nudity.
This film brought it back to what made Dragon Tattoo so good. A full 4 out of 4 for The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest.
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