The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo [OST]
by Trent Reznor
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Mojo
    Feb 27, 2012
    60
    You can see why they've got another Golden Globe nomination for this, although most of the music here isn't in the film and the many highlights get lost in an eternity of approximately similar sonics. [Mar 2012, p.94]
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Jan 3, 2012
    60
    The result is an obsessive-compulsive studio necromancer at his most maximally creepy.
  3. BBC Music
    Jan 13, 2012
    60
    Ross and Reznor receive A grades for effort, and commendations for their execution of this most-malevolent of soundtracks; but Dragon Tattoo is such an exhausting listen that one might well switch to the music from Arthur Christmas before the fine, Ferry-penned finale comes into view.

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Getbusyliving
    Jan 17, 2012
    10
    This is just terrific music by none other than the greatest dark composer of all time. The entire three disks should be listened to in theirThis is just terrific music by none other than the greatest dark composer of all time. The entire three disks should be listened to in their entirely with headphones for best effect.… Full Review »
  2. AD421
    Feb 2, 2012
    9
    Trent and Atticus have accurately created a long piece of work that molds into the film as if they're one of the same. Dark, moody, fast, coldTrent and Atticus have accurately created a long piece of work that molds into the film as if they're one of the same. Dark, moody, fast, cold and at times empty. Nothing can describe it better.… Full Review »
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