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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Focus Features | Release Date: April 8, 2011 | PG-13

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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Calvin Wilson

Apr 8, 2011

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

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

Eric Hynes

Apr 5, 2011

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

Connie Ogle

Apr 7, 2011

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

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]

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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hobbes2011

Sep 3, 2011

Beautiful film, visually sumptuous, outstanding fight choreography, amazing Chemical Brothers soundtrack, really excellent cast... See it! Saoirse Ronan is brilliant in this, with a lead performance to match each of the other members of a great cast. I'm a big fan of Eric Bana, CateBeautiful film, visually sumptuous, outstanding fight choreography, amazing Chemical Brothers soundtrack, really excellent cast... See it! Saoirse Ronan is brilliant in this, with a lead performance to match each of the other members of a great cast. I'm a big fan of Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett and Tom Hollander, and Ronan is as good as any of them. Really, really impressive actor and she has an otherworldly look that completely fits this character.… Expand

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mrdr4gon

Jun 2, 2017

Any niggling issues the story has are easily ironed out by the cinematography and direction making this worth experiencing. The incidental music by The Chemical Brothers is incredible and interlaces with the action so well.

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allystew

May 26, 2011

I enjoyed this movie. I don't think you can call it an action film though. Its more thoughtful and Art-house than that. I really liked the way it was shot and the cinematography, not to mention the brilliant soundtrack by the Chemical Brothers. The acting is good and the performance of CateI enjoyed this movie. I don't think you can call it an action film though. Its more thoughtful and Art-house than that. I really liked the way it was shot and the cinematography, not to mention the brilliant soundtrack by the Chemical Brothers. The acting is good and the performance of Cate Blanchett in particular. If you like conspiracy or revenge thrillers then check this out.… Expand

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Voodoo123

May 30, 2019

+Great Cast deliver memorable performances
+Interesting concept
-Lacklustre story compared to the 2019 tv series -Action choreography has variable quality Hanna is that rare gem of a film where the story and the style add together to produce something memorable. I sought this out after+Great Cast deliver memorable performances
+Interesting concept
-Lacklustre story compared to the 2019 tv series
-Action choreography has variable quality

Hanna is that rare gem of a film where the story and the style add together to produce something memorable. I sought this out after watching the fantastic tv series (which is also great!) the benefit of which is that in a more long form format the time is allowed to expand significantly upon the story introduced here.… Expand

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DKay

Apr 13, 2011

Shockingly predictable but fun... For a while. Once the mysteries are revealed, uhh not much left to care about. I counted 6 chases before sighing, so theres that. Blanchett and bana and hanna and the story are all interesting for about 2/3, but wright's chem bros music video ploy tires andShockingly predictable but fun... For a while. Once the mysteries are revealed, uhh not much left to care about. I counted 6 chases before sighing, so theres that. Blanchett and bana and hanna and the story are all interesting for about 2/3, but wright's chem bros music video ploy tires and the climax is more fiiinally than thrilling.… 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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