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Best Movie Reviews: Hanna (2011) Movie Review

Published in Action by beingwell, on September 16, 2011

With the likes of Kick-Ass and Sucker Punch movie, Hanna is another thrilling action film you may want to see.

Hanna tells a story of an innocent 16-year old as she discovers who and what she really is. Watch her as she explores the outside world for the first time.

This movie gives Hanna’s thrilling story as she struggles for her life from the ”Witch” as portrayed by two of the best female actors in our time - Oscar nominee Soirse Ronan and Oscar Winner Cate Blanchet. While, the portrayal of Eric Bana as Ronan’s “Papa” is nothing extraordinary; I enjoyed most of his fight scenes where most of the punches and action moves were perfectly choreographed with the movie’s musical score.

The movie starts in an isolated forest in Northern Finland. Here, the movie shows a young girl hunting a dear with her bow and arrow; and kills it while missing its heart. Her Papa would then come out of nowhere as if to strike her for not being at her feet, at all times. 

Erik Heller (Bana) has been training Hanna with all the skills necessary for her to survive. He is a good teacher and she is a fast learner. The two have been in hiding from the government, particularly the CIA agent by the name of Marissa Wiegler (played by Blanchett) or who is known to Hanna as the “witch” as taught to her by her father. Hanna’s ultimate mission is to kill the witch so she and her Papa may finally live freely.

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What for, you ask? You need to watch for the movie to know why. As a hint, Hanna is a unique human being, a secret that Weigler wants to be kept hidden forever.

Hanna is eager to meet Wiegler. She tells her Papa that she is ready. With this, the chasing begins.

Ronan’s portrayal of Hanna’s is nothing but brilliant. Audience will see her as a lost child, yearning for a normal family though the movie clearly shows that she is equipped with all the fighting skills –  just like a perfect assassin.

At the end, Hanna gets her target; by an arrow, killing it while missing its heart.

I don’t normally like action films, but this one entertained me at the least. The movie doesn’t have much background story but Ronan’s acting compensated what was lacking. I give this one 3.5 out of 5.

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31 Comments
  1. The Silver Phoenix
    Posted September 16, 2011 at 6:40 am

    a very detailed and professional review which gives an insight into the movie. brilliant work from you. :)

  2. freebird989
    Posted September 16, 2011 at 7:19 am

    I have seen this movie…interesting one!

  3. Aroosa Gloomy
    Posted September 16, 2011 at 8:22 am

    Sounds interesting

  4. Phoenix Montoya
    Posted September 16, 2011 at 9:29 am

    Interesting movie. A good review.

  5. ladym33
    Posted September 16, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    This looked like a good show.

  6. lapasan
    Posted September 16, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Nice movie review.

  7. neopisiva
    Posted September 16, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    I like Cate Blanchett, she is an excellent actress. So far, she didn’t make any bad movie, so this one needs to be viewed ASAP. :)
    Thanks for giving me the idea for over the weekend…

  8. Socorro Lawas
    Posted September 16, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    very good review.

  9. rajshekhar70
    Posted September 17, 2011 at 11:16 am

    I am willing to see this movie now.

  10. beingwell
    Posted September 18, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Thanks for your comments. :)

  11. Kristie Claar
    Posted September 18, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    Excellent review.

  12. faizalhuda
    Posted September 19, 2011 at 2:03 am

    Thank you for sharing. Amazing…

  13. plumaatpapel
    Posted September 19, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    your reviews are a great help, thanks!

  14. beingwell
    Posted September 19, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Thanks guys!

  15. quiet voice
    Posted September 21, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    …Interesting storyline.

  16. bkenber
    Posted September 21, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Good review. This is one of the better action movies of 2011.

  17. CA Johnson
    Posted September 21, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    This is another excellent review. I have seen a couple of trailers for this movie, but I was not sure what it was about until now.

  18. beingwell
    Posted September 22, 2011 at 1:25 am

    Thanks for commentin, qv bkenber and ca.

  19. mtrguanlao
    Posted September 26, 2011 at 2:37 am

    I’ve known this movie just now,great review friend!

  20. saniagul
    Posted October 7, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    very nice review!

  21. ladym33
    Posted October 7, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    I was here.

  22. prospectboy
    Posted October 7, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    Firs time hearing of this one. Not a fan of Eric Bana, but this film sounds interesting. Might see it sometime on DVD. Thanks for sharing.

  23. prospectboy
    Posted October 9, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    Came by for another view.

  24. beingwell
    Posted October 9, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    Thanks guys! By the way, if you came from Triond Trends, there’s no need to comment on the articles. It’s your call. :)

  25. Sebastian Onciu
    Posted October 11, 2011 at 8:47 am

    Good review.

  26. beingwell
    Posted October 12, 2011 at 12:02 am

    Thanks sebastian!

  27. dwisuka
    Posted October 20, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    good review

  28. realityspeaks
    Posted November 25, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Nice review

  29. beingwell
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 4:25 am

    Thank you so much!

  30. dwisuka
    Posted November 27, 2011 at 7:56 am

    oh, I was here before :p

  31. beingwell
    Posted November 27, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Hihihi.. That is fine dwisuka!

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