The Girl in the Spider's Web

Synopsis

The Girl in the Spider's Web follows Lisbeth Salander, a skilled hacker with a troubled past, as she is entangled in a dangerous web of espionage and corruption. When Lisbeth is contacted by a computer programmer asking for help, she quickly finds herself in the crosshairs of a ruthless organization seeking to harness the power of a program that can access the world's nuclear codes. As Lisbeth races against time to prevent a global catastrophe, she must confront her own demons and grapple with the betrayal that has haunted her for years. Fueled by revenge and a relentless pursuit of justice, she must outsmart her adversaries before it's too late.

Cast

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  Claire Foy

  Lisbeth Salander

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  Sverrir Gudnason

  Mikael Blomkvist

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  LaKeith Stanfield

  Edwin Needham

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  Sylvia Hoeks

  Camilla Salander

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  Stephen Merchant

  Frans Balder

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  Christopher Convery

  August Balder

Reviews

The Girl in the Spider's Web received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Claire Foy's captivating performance as Lisbeth Salander and the film's fast-paced action sequences, others felt that the plot lacked depth and failed to live up to the standard set by its predecessors. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a score of 38%, with critics highlighting its stylish visuals but criticizing its formulaic plot. IMDb rated it 6.1/10, with viewers appreciating the film's suspenseful moments but noting its departure from the source material. Metacritic scored The Girl in the Spider's Web 43/100, with some reviewers commending its modern take on the character of Lisbeth Salander while others found it to be a generic thriller lacking substance.