Review of Hanna (2011) by Sgt. C — 18 Jul 2014

(56%).

If the Hitman script had been tweeked and made by a directer above involvement in creating video game movies, then this is what you'd get. The plot surrounding a modified human with increased killing and fighting ability going on the run from powerful, and quite evil agencies does sound very Hitmanish, but where as Hitman was a dull misfire that wanted to cash in on the success of the Transporter movies, this does have some nice touches here and there. Ronan has a unique on-screen presence, plus she's helped by more than decent support, and there's some nice location work, but the script just isn't strong enough, there's no real stand-out moments, and by the end it's just a seen it all before time passer. The idea to inject some coming-of-age drama partly works, but it's only a mild distraction from the all too typical and somewhat tired story. Overall a catch if you can flick lacking both the depth of a drama and the excitement of an all-out action thriller.