No build-up of the characters to appreciate any revenge scene, especially the opening vengeance scene. Left unconnected.

Great camera work , acting, and storyline

I read the books and after “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” I didn’t know what to expect. This cast was exactly what I expected in the first one. They got it so right! There was enough action so you weren’t bored, but the story line was good as well. There was even an “Oh sh*t!” moment, which is never a bad thing.

Wasn’t bad but wasn’t good, I counted at least 5 sins or inconsistencies

Great movie!!

Changed from the book

Really good movie ! Keeps your attention.

Good plot that keeps you wondering what’s going to happen

Doesn’t live up to its prequel, but def a must see. It’s really interesting!

a lot better than I thought. hadn't seen original [dragon tattoo]. and I'm going to soon.

Didn't know what to expect from this one, but I enjoyed it well enough, more than I thought I would. The bad guy is freakin' fantastic. Oof!

It could have been better.

The original Swedish trifecta are still the best, but this one comes a bit too distant 2nd place. Never ever go see the English version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo; it was a poor adaptation of the original!!

Wanted to like it. Like I liked the first one. Couldn’t!

not what i was expecting from previews... blah

Much better than the review in Entertainment mag led me to believe. So happy I saw it in the theatre!! And I’d recommend it.

good characters

Awesome movie! Specially for Lisbeth Salander lovers.

I was definitely disappointed that the lead character did not demonstrate to be a skilled fighter or to be more tactical and savvy.

It was awesome

As a who the movie was alright. a bit underwhelming on the action and suspense aspect. I did enjoy the clever tech use that was implemented. Well worth the early show/ matinee price. I wouldn't bother going during prime time if you can help it

This movie was a mess!

Awesome movie!

Nothing happened that was not in the trailer.

Surprisingly online with the three original movies.

wished they had the original cast members, maybe I would have been more drawn in. otherwise good flick

Never a dull moment!

rocks! Claire Foy is a chameleon and a genius actor here. Thumbs up!

There’s a really fantastic movie that might have been with this cast & these actors. I think it was a mistake turning Salandar into an action hero. The end felt a bit forced & formulaic.

nonplussed. dull. the trailer showed all the high points.

Loved It!

This was disappointing. I’m a fan of the books. I’m a fan of Claire Foy. She was not able to show how well she develops a character due to the poor script. There was a ton of storyline in the book for almost all the characters. Way more than can fit in an hour and change movie. Huge let down.

Great Movie!

I was pleased to see the direction taken in the movie as a sort of refresher course, do I want to take it...no, probably not. Did I or rather will I return? Meh, unlikely. Not to snub the work put into the film, just an annoying opinion. Enjoy!

loved it. a little hard to fall some of the tech scenes & drug scenes if you haven't read the book, but very enjoyable. love Claire Foy. great actor

Claire Foy holds her own in this sub-par attempt at rebooting the Millennium series. The film is...ok, but considering its source material was doomed to fail to a mediocre plot and underdeveloped characterization. Watching this movie, all I could think of was man, if only we had gotten the Fincher sequels.

Good movie. One tough woman!

Foy did good but it should have been Rooney Mara. Good action, a little suspense but could have been really good. I expected more.

The biggest downfall of this sequel is that they didn't use any of the same actors from Girl with a dragon tattoo, so not all of the characters were believable.

Pretty formulaic with all-too-serious-too-quickly directly. The brooding main character felt forced and, sadly, cliche. And , w/o knowledge of the previous US movie (7 years ago!), the chapters relationships feel forced.

The plot was detailed but fairly easy to follow if you pay attention. The script was very well done, but the acting & cinematography was not quite as intriguing as The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. It is definitely worth seeing.

Lisbeth is a real female action hero. What's more, she wins by planning ahead and outsmarting the other guy. Of course, there is a bit of suspense of disbelief to get through this movie, but other than that, the story flows pretty smoothly through all the twists and turns.

Really wanted to love it, as I loved the earlier movies. Claire Foy was fantastic, but the script was weak and the movie pushes"suspension of disbelief" too far.

Really liked Claire Foy, best movie of the year.

they used all new characters.... but the movie was still good

it was great!!

would see again

I thought the critics where too tough on the movie and I love the Lisbeth Salander character.

I love Claire Foy!

Sloppy and poorly thought out “save the world” plot.

Lisbeth loses a bit of her individuality in her conversion to action star, becoming a more generic butt-kicker with plainer motivations.

At least we have a winning Lisbeth. Now let’s put her in a situation that’s all her own and not just a placemark for a caped crusader or a dapper secret agent.

Brian Truitt

USA Today

While Alvarez acquits himself with thrilling action sequences and breakneck pacing, the overall impression left by this “New Dragon Tattoo Story” is one of a razor-sharp blade dulled by the demands of franchise filmmaking.

Katie Rife

The A.V. Club