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It’s hard to shake the feeling that the show’s writers sat down and assembled a checklist of all the modern problems and controversies they could think of. The only thing “Parenthood” is missing is an openly gay character, which...
Moreover, the focus on strong character development also seems to be the key to the film’s overall success, as it allows for some incredible performances. Rapace shines through in a performance that is brutal to watch and torturous to think about.
The titlular character keeps the movie at a gratifying edge-of-your-seat intensity, to the point where her violently tattooing “I’m a sadist pig and a rapist,” across her guardian’s chest is satisfying.
The film is not, however, completely flawless. At times, the movie focuses so keenly on character development that it detracts somewhat from the story line. This development is essential to discerning why Lisbeth and Blomkvist, two extremely lost people, make the kind of desperate and dangerous decisions that they...
The senior’s dominance in the pool has become more than apparent over the past four seasons, but just as much praise can be allotted to her strong character and unwavering leadership.