Directed by: WrightWritten by: Seth Lochhead and David Farr, based on a story by LochheadWith: Ronan, Bana, Blanchett111 minutesRated PG-13
A standard action movie with a seen-it-before storyline (it's the "Bourne" Trilogy with a teenage female lead), "Hanna" stands above its rivals with a solid cast and an absolutely fantastic big-beat electronica soundtrack from The Chemical Brothers. How the theater didn't turn into a rave is beyond me. Alec Brodsky
Ronan is fantastic, adeptly portraying the strongest and most fearless 16-year-old assassin I have ever seen. Some of the most intriguing moments of the movie, however, were when the camera would focus on her serene face while she was listening to someone talk or playing with her dogs. Ronan brought a truthfulness to her character that made me forget I was watching an action film half the time and made every moment of the movie fun to watch. Sophia Archibald
While the editing and camerawork in "Hanna" are impressive, they feel rather empty serving to show off what Wright can do but not conveying a strong story. Portrayed by the young and talented Ronan, Hanna generates the best moments in the film when she simply attempts to forge human connection. Wright's largely egoistic filmmaking, however, distracts from Hanna's fascinating interactions with others and ultimately alienates the viewer. Katie Kilkenny
