Playing computer hacker, Lisbeth Salander, Noomi Rapace embodies the character in such a exhaustive way that picturing anyone else in the role was, until recently, impossible. Defined by copious piercings, a ragged biker leather jacket and skinny jeans, Lisbeth is a blatant symbol of unconformity. From author Stieg Larsson’s creation to costume designer Cilla Rörby’s interpretation for the screen, Lisbeth harks back to the mid-1970s; the early days of punk and a desire to skew superficial expectations.
Lisbeth’s costume changes for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009, directed by Niels Arden Oplev) are faithful, certainly in spirit, to Larsson’s Millennium novels. The overall shock factor has been toned down somewhat, likely because Rörby did not want Lisbeth to appear distractingly outrageous.
Lisbeth’s costume changes for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009, directed by Niels Arden Oplev) are faithful, certainly in spirit, to Larsson’s Millennium novels. The overall shock factor has been toned down somewhat, likely because Rörby did not want Lisbeth to appear distractingly outrageous.
- 12/8/2011
- by Chris Laverty
- Clothes on Film
Directed by: Daniel Alfredson
Written by: Stieg Larsson, Ulf Ryberg
Cast: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endre, Annika Hallin, Jacob Ericksson, Sofia Ledarp, Anders Ahlbom, Micke Spreitz, Georgi Staykov, Mirja Turestedt
You'd think there's nothing worse than build-up without climax. Except there is - a build-down without climax - the senile breed of story that seem to start somewhere and meander to nowhere.
The final Swedish film adaptation of the Millennium Trilogy by author Steig Larsson, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest suffers from the same disability, limping anemically to anti-climax for around two hours of its 148-minute length. It's a gorgeously rendered double-stuff serving of denouement.
Lack of a professional hand is not the problem with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. Daniel Alfredson, director of the trilogy's second installment, uses a Nasa-sized budget to piece together as shiny and taut a strip of film as fans might hope.
Written by: Stieg Larsson, Ulf Ryberg
Cast: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endre, Annika Hallin, Jacob Ericksson, Sofia Ledarp, Anders Ahlbom, Micke Spreitz, Georgi Staykov, Mirja Turestedt
You'd think there's nothing worse than build-up without climax. Except there is - a build-down without climax - the senile breed of story that seem to start somewhere and meander to nowhere.
The final Swedish film adaptation of the Millennium Trilogy by author Steig Larsson, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest suffers from the same disability, limping anemically to anti-climax for around two hours of its 148-minute length. It's a gorgeously rendered double-stuff serving of denouement.
Lack of a professional hand is not the problem with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. Daniel Alfredson, director of the trilogy's second installment, uses a Nasa-sized budget to piece together as shiny and taut a strip of film as fans might hope.
- 11/1/2010
- by M C Funk
- Planet Fury
This is the first trailer for The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest, directed by Daniel Alfredson and starring Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endre, Annika Hallin, Jacob Ericksson, Sofia Ledarp, Anders Ahlbom and Micke Spreitz. Under police guard in hospital, Lisbeth Salander is charged with murder and awaits the trial that has the country gripped. Cut off from all communication with the outside world, she must rely on journalist and former lover, Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist) to prove her innocence and expose the political cover up that threatens to destroy her freedom. In his way stands a mysterious group who will go to any lengths to keep the shocking truth of their actions a secret. The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest is directed by Daniel Alfredson and released across the UK on 26 November.
- 10/30/2010
- by Dan Higgins
- Pure Movies
Chicago – Now that the third and final installment of Stieg Larsson’s posthumously published, phenomenally popular book series has been turned into a feature film, the questions emerges: ‘Was it worth it?’ To the worldwide box office and the creatively bankrupt Hollywood, of course it was. But were moviegoers truly satisfied by the experience?
Rating: 3.0/5.0
I wasn’t, but that’s not to say I didn’t admire aspects of the pictures, particularly the mesmerizing, star-making performance from Noomi Rapace as the titular “Girl.” Her magnetic presence elevates each film whenever she’s onscreen, which is not nearly long enough. After the enticing first tale, “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” developed the relationship between two fascinating characters who teamed up to solve crimes, the next two installments frustrate on multiple levels. The characters that audiences loved to see work together are kept apart the entire time at stagnant ends of an exposition-laden puzzle.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
I wasn’t, but that’s not to say I didn’t admire aspects of the pictures, particularly the mesmerizing, star-making performance from Noomi Rapace as the titular “Girl.” Her magnetic presence elevates each film whenever she’s onscreen, which is not nearly long enough. After the enticing first tale, “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” developed the relationship between two fascinating characters who teamed up to solve crimes, the next two installments frustrate on multiple levels. The characters that audiences loved to see work together are kept apart the entire time at stagnant ends of an exposition-laden puzzle.
- 10/29/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Momentum Pictures have unveiled an new UK trailer for The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, the final installment of Stieg Larsson’s Millenium trilogy.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest was directed by Daniel Afredson and stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Nyqvist, Lena Endre, Sofia Ledarp, Jacob Ericksson, Georgi Staykov and Annika Hallin.
After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in a hospital and is set to face trial for attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must prove her innocence. In doing this she plays against powerful enemies and her own past.
Check out the brand new UK trailer below, courtesy of LoveFilm:
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest will be released nationwide on November 26.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest was directed by Daniel Afredson and stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Nyqvist, Lena Endre, Sofia Ledarp, Jacob Ericksson, Georgi Staykov and Annika Hallin.
After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in a hospital and is set to face trial for attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must prove her innocence. In doing this she plays against powerful enemies and her own past.
Check out the brand new UK trailer below, courtesy of LoveFilm:
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest will be released nationwide on November 26.
- 9/23/2010
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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