On the positive side, many agreed that the film works perfectly as a standalone, fast-paced Friday-night action-thriller. Claire Foy was praised for embodying Lisbeth’s physicality and ferocity, even if she wasn't a direct copy of her predecessors.
The story begins with a brief introduction to Lisbeth Salander (played by Claire Foy), a brilliant and troubled young hacker who works for the Swedish security service, known as the "Section." Lisbeth is a mysterious and introverted individual with a dark past, having been a victim of extreme physical and emotional abuse.