Main Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett
Plot Summary: A 16-year old girl is trained by her father to become the perfect assassin. Sent across Europe to complete her mission, she's tracked by a ruthless agency operative. Along the way she learns more about life than her father could have hoped to teach her.
The Good: -Any time Ronan is on screen. Her presence is completely captivating, and 'Atonement' was only a glimpse of the good things to come with this talented young actress.
-The cinematography is stunning, and there are some wonderful contrasts throughout between Hanna's rustic upbringing and the clean cut Western world she's thrown into. Add to that some stunning locations ranging from snowy forests to barren desserts, and Hanna is a very pretty film to look at.
The Bad: -In all honesty, I struggle to think of anything particularly negative. If I had to nit pick and highlight any one particular thing, it would be the character of Sophie. Although I appreciated the occasional light relief she provided, I've had enough exposure to annoying teenagers and could have done without her irritating twang of a voice.
Memorable Moment: -The opening sequence. Beautifully shot and an interesting introduction to Hanna's character
Score: 9/10
Verdict: Although Ronan shines in this original take on an action thriller, she is by no means the sole positive. The storyline is gripping with enough twists and turns to keep you wanting more; Blanchett, Bana and the rest of the supporting cast all play their respective characters successfully, making sure that the title role isn't the only attraction; the action is enthralling and doesn't reduce itself to mindless violence, and bringing it all together is beautiful photography and clever editing. An excellent film that will hopefully propel Ronan into more and more roles.
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