The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Awards  86% Certified Fresh

Release Date: December 21, 2011

Studio/Distributor: MGM/Columbia Pictures

Running Time: 158 minutes

Director: David Fincher

Synopsis: Oscar winner Steven Zalian ("Schindler's List") adapted the first of the best-selling mystery trilogy by Stieg Larsson. Fincher, who reaped Oscar bids for his last two films which were both Best Picture nominees ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "The Social Network") directs. Newcomer Rooney Mara is the computer hacker who comes to the aid of journalist Daniel Craig in his search for a long-missing woman.

Reception: Rotten Tomatoes Top Critics: 78%

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