Rent Hanna (2011)

Wide appeal - Hanna review by JD

This is partly a super-girl film and will appeal to female teenagers, or possibly not, she really is sickeningly good at everything. Kills several armed guards at a time, speaks every European language and some others fluently, can survive in the Arctic tundra indefinitely. Her only flaw is that she is unfamiliar with hi-tech. This is shown in an scene which could be seen as comic or strangely could also be seen from her perspective as horrific.

At another level it is an action thriller of several adult characters, some of the fight scenes quite inventive and alternative. Some of the torture scenes I thought should have been 15 rated.

I thought Blanchett was not as intriguing as usual; her character is utterly ruthless and cold but that is about all it is. Not very engaging.

Ronan is a good child actor, but like a poodle that can stand on its back legs, one marvels to see it done at all well.

Entertaining Euro-film like RUN LOLA RUN with gret soundtrack - Hanna review by PV

OK, do first thing to say is this really is like a cartoon with a cartoon character teen girl superhero starring.

Having said that, it's also hugely enjoyable hokum and entertaining. The plot is utter nonsense of course, but if you don't worry about little details - like anything making any sense - it's all great fun.

Some odd flashbacks don't really work but I see the backstory needs inserting somewhere.

Would be 3 stars but a truly GREAT Soundtrack (I think from Hans Rimmer) make this special.

It's influenced by RUN LOLA RUN but better IMHO.

4 stars.

Too violent for a 12 - Hanna review by CP Customer

It is an ok film. Not a particularly original storyline, but what stands out to me is the level of violence in it. It very much feels like a film for teenagers, yet it is pretty much entirely based around how cool it is that she is so good at fighting and killing. Really doesn't sit well with me.