Hanna (2011)

Hanna is, ultimately, too stylized for its own good. Some of the artistic choices are fun and interesting, but most of the time it is just distracting. Nevertheless, Saoirse Ronan is a wonderful actress and she gives a powerful performance in this film. The story is interesting, I just didn't like how it was told.

Joe Wright's "Hanna" has to be one of the most surprising - and impressive - movies that I've seen. The action, and the title character's toughness make this one movie that you have to see. I understand that the movie incorporates fairy tale themes - the girl shielded from the world's harshness suddenly has to face it head-on - but it's possible to ignore that and simply admire how Hanna doesn't fear anyone (electrical objects, on the other hand...). I also liked how they play with the audience: at first it looks as if it's a story of a girl and her father living off the grid, but then the real story begins and doesn't let up.Having seen it all these years after it got released, it's interesting that some of the people involved in it are now notable from recent movies. Joe Wright directed "Darkest Hour", Saoirse Ronan starred in "Lady Bird" and Vicky Krieps starred in "Phantom Thread". But you can ignore that and enjoy the high-paced action (and pay attention to the social commentary).Good one.

I'm surprised to see any negative reviews, but such is life I guess. I just wanted to add that the Director's Commentary is really good and adds to the experience. So if you are fan of this film like I am, this is highly recommended.Every time I see or think about this film, I always feel like this is the one film that truly deserved a second film to take the Hanna character further.

The story of Hanna,is something you get dropped right in the middle off,and then have to figure out the background, piece by piece.Eric Bana does and just average job, as her father and mentor. But it doesn't look like he puts much effort in it. There is a lot of dwelling on scenes that really are only "page fillers" with no point in them,except to show what Hanna experience at that particular moment. The problem with them, is they dwell to long on them.They are of very little interest to the viewer.Watching 5-10 min. Of gypsy dancing is irrelevant for driving the story forward. And Hanna's expression is the same all the time.So you don't know how she feel about itAs someone else's pointed out you have to shut of your brain and just enjoy. But it get difficult when the movie can't keep the pace. The old JCV movies managed that quite well.You shut of your brain and just watch.But this one is too long,and too flawed.saoirse Ronan could use some more classes in showing emotion with you facial expressions. She unfortunately has a very stone faced expression.******Spoilers**********Spoilers********spoilers*******spoilers** What bother me is the very stereotypical approach to the whole thing. Hannas father(who is an ex secret agent/Assassin) has trained her to be a super assassin.Krav Maga,hunting killing,how to live of the land etc. But have totally failed to train her on social etiquette,and behavior. Which make no sense at all. How are you suppose to blend in when you stick out as a soar thumb. Sure you can't prepare them for everything,when you are just two people in a cabin in the woods.But some basic stuff would be expected.I get the feel the movie changed direction, and background on the characters midway. But all in all it's an OK movie. A bit to long for this type peharps