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Computer hacker, righter of wrongs, protector of the weak and abused, Lisbeth Salander (Claire Foy), the girl with the dragon tattoo finds herself in deep with journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Sverrir Gudnason). As the two delve into the world of spies and world domination the battle will be more personal than ever, and just what exactly is the significance of the girl in the spider’s web, Camilla (Sylvia Hoeks)?Directed by Fede Alvarez and Written by Jay Basu and Alvarez, this left turn for the franchise that seemed to show promise offers a lot to appreciate as far as thrillers go, but, lacks the same vision, aesthetic, and inspiration as it’s predecessors, both Swedish and American. That’s not to say Claire Foy isn’t trying her damnedest to keep things sharp, but, the cards are clearly stacked against her with a script that lacks a fresh take on the biker badass straight out of the 90’s goth clubs of yesteryear. And, with bonus product placement throughout, one message to Sony Pictures, subtle gang, real subtle. This otherwise easily forgettable franchise somehow now finds itself on the shelf next to Resident Evil 1-7 and Underworld 1-6. So it goes. The Girl in the Spider’s Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story is rated R.