Hanna

Name: Hanna
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: April 8, 2011
Rating: 65
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana, Saoirse Ronan

2011

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Movie Details & Credits

Focus Features | Release Date: April 8, 2011

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana, Saoirse Ronan

Summary: Raised by her father, an ex-CIA man, in the wilds of Finland, Hanna's upbringing and training have been one and the same, all geared to making her the perfect assassin. The turning point in her adolescence is a sharp one; sent into the world by her father on a mission, Hanna journeys stealthily across Europe while eluding agents dispatchedRaised by her father, an ex-CIA man, in the wilds of Finland, Hanna's upbringing and training have been one and the same, all geared to making her the perfect assassin. The turning point in her adolescence is a sharp one; sent into the world by her father on a mission, Hanna journeys stealthily across Europe while eluding agents dispatched after her by a ruthless intelligence operative with secrets of her own. As she nears her ultimate target, Hanna faces startling revelations about her existence and unexpected questions about her humanity. (Focus Features)
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Director: Joe Wright

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

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42	#42 Most Discussed Movie of 2011
70	#70 Most Shared Movie of 2011

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Calvin Wilson

Apr 8, 2011

As the highly focused Hanna, Ronan - who had a breakout role in "Atonement" - is simply brilliant. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Apr 5, 2011

Although it would be an exaggeration to claim that Hanna "has it all," it is a richer and more compelling white-knuckler than the average roller coaster ride into tension and mystery. Read full review

Boxoffice Magazine - Sara Maria Vizcarrondo

Apr 8, 2011

The beauty of the film and what ultimately makes it more timeless than trenchant, is the way it side-steps the entire issue of Hanna's sex. Read full review

Village Voice - Eric Hynes

Apr 5, 2011

Despite its handsome presentation and cinematic ingenuity, the film never really goes beyond superficial pleasures. Read full review

Miami Herald - Connie Ogle

Apr 7, 2011

The film is never more than an amalgamation of other movies. Read full review

The New Yorker - David Denby

Apr 22, 2011

When Wright literalizes the fantastic, the movie turns squalid. He does better when he lets his visual fancies roam free. [25 April, 2011 p.88]

Observer - Rex Reed

Apr 6, 2011

Contrived, pretentious and not worth seeing even for the perverse pleasure of watching first-rate talents make second-rate fools of themselves. Read full review

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ZacharyMatson

Apr 24, 2011

Joe Wright proves to me, yet again, why he is one of my favorite directors. From the beginning of the film I was interested, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but I was excited. Saoirse Ronan is fantastic, and I hope she gets a lot of recognition for this role, and for future roll sheJoe Wright proves to me, yet again, why he is one of my favorite directors. From the beginning of the film I was interested, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but I was excited. Saoirse Ronan is fantastic, and I hope she gets a lot of recognition for this role, and for future roll she will have, she is very talented, and as for the film, I put it above Source Code for best film of 2011 so far. Fantastic film, all around.… Expand

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WeKnowFilms

Jun 5, 2011

This movie is 100% KICKASS! So perfect that makes you just want to jump around and KICKASS!

I love it, it is so fantastic and I really want to make this film do well! Saoirse Ronan is SAVAGE!

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JesterOnCoke

May 15, 2011

The story was intriguing and great performances out of all the actors. Hanna is a well paced action film with heart. To add to that a supremely bad-ass soundtrack by the chemical brothers.

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Compi24

Oct 12, 2013

With a stylishly invigorating directorial effort from Joe Wright and a particularly memorable set of performances from Ronan, Bana, and Blanchett, "Hanna" makes for a worthy thriller with an unconventional lasting impact.

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grandpajoe6191

Sep 7, 2011

The movie may outsmart itself or be too in some situations, but either than that the movie was strong with symbolical scenes and a story similar to a fairy tale. Also the soundtrack, recorded by the Chemical Brothers, also provided a cool atmosphere to the movie's background. Though do notThe movie may outsmart itself or be too in some situations, but either than that the movie was strong with symbolical scenes and a story similar to a fairy tale. Also the soundtrack, recorded by the Chemical Brothers, also provided a cool atmosphere to the movie's background. Though do not expect amazing action or a shocking ending; "Hanna" has neither of it.… Expand

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amheretojudge

Sep 15, 2018

what grounds this highly enhanced action genre..

Hanna Hanna is a plot driven action thriller about a girl raised by her father in the woods, and is suddenly exposed to the outer world that is not only new but scary to her. It is eerily shot and executed and can easily be inedible atwhat grounds this highly enhanced action genre..

Hanna

Hanna is a plot driven action thriller about a girl raised by her father in the woods, and is suddenly exposed to the outer world that is not only new but scary to her. It is eerily shot and executed and can easily be inedible at times, especially all the physical sequences like action or any chase scenes but is lethally performed.

The survival tactics against the nature that is smoothly installed in here demands attention of the viewers. The rich inherent rituals and the fragility that the feature grasps in its middle act is what grounds this highly enhanced action genre. But for what it's worth, most of it seem to have attached to the mediocre and frankly dull structure which too is latter shucked for its own naive closure. If not for the performance the emotions drawn out would have interpreted as shallow and pretentious but with a strong cast like such, the makers wisely milks out its needs. It is short on technical aspects like background score, unnecessarily loud sound effects and even editing. As mentioned earlier, the performance hits the anticipated note with Ronan on the lead delivering the results in flesh where the stakes does communicate. Blanchett on the other hand is scary and cunning with a reserved and caring Bana supporting her. Armed with an adaptive and mature if not gripping script, Wright delivers on its own terms where he might not be in his A game but is still good enough to respect the genre. Slick action sequences, electrifying chase sequences, throat slicing politics and Ronan at the heart of it are the high points of the feature. Hanna is more humane tale than we usually get and the credit goes to the writer whose take on the current world and the way it mocks and compares it with simple yet sensible terms, is the key that unlocks it.… Expand

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thequailboy

May 9, 2011

The worst film I have seen for some time. Basically kill bill +Bourne Identity. I never believed in Hanna. The constant shots of her perfect little face became so tiresome. The story was amateur and the writing was second rate. I was totally bored. Oh god, and the English characters? SoThe worst film I have seen for some time. Basically kill bill +Bourne Identity. I never believed in Hanna. The constant shots of her perfect little face became so tiresome. The story was amateur and the writing was second rate. I was totally bored. Oh god, and the English characters? So cringe worthy. Total waste of money.… Expand

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