Review of The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018) by Alexander B — 09 Nov 2018

It acts as sort of a soft reboot to the last movie.

The next chapter in the 'Girl' book series but with Claire Foy instead of Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig.

This time it's directed by Fede Alvarez of 'Evil Dead' fame.

Lisbeth Salander has become a vigilante for women; saving the ones whom have been hurt physically and emotionally by men.

But the opening clearly states as a child she had a sister Camilla whom was abused by their father and only she made it out.

Thus since then she's been carrying the guilt of leaving her behind after 16 years.

Out of all the women why couldn't she save her sister?

After a routine assignment Lisbeth finds out she's been set up so she must track down her assailant and stop someone from gaining access to a giant weapon that could set the world on fire.

Even someone from the NSA is after the same thing not to mention the members of a group called the Spiders whom are very ruthless in Sweden.

You see actual spiders crawling around and Lisbeth as a spider herself trapping people in her web of lies and deceit and conspiracy.

Lisbeth has grown more skillful this time around being a savvy techie and utilizing her skills to move in and out of situations.

I actually did like watching Claire Foy, the scenery is beautiful, and there's better stylish thrills here than the previous film which I found too talky not to mention 2 really intense scenes that were too much.

I love the different colors chosen for Lisbeth and her sister, Camilla; black and red representing the polar opposite sides.

Why is it spiders never get stuck in their own web, do monsters get made when left with other monsters, the past is like a black hole, if you get too close to it it'll swallow you up.

Aside from lacking deep character depth this is a more accessible film than the 2011 version.