Hannah, played by Saoirse Ronan was wonderful. I like the fact that not only did she play a foreigner but she looked so European as well. It just made the movie more authentic in my eyes. The story about a genetically produced child trained to protect herself because she becomes too dangerous to have around anymore. Hanna is taught through books and fairy tales and wants to get out and experience all she has learned. She finds out things that make her more dangerous and sad and gives you a feeling that revenge can be sweet. Eric Bana, who plays her father surprised me with his acting abilities in this movie. There wasn't that much in the way of dialogue but he was threatening in stature. Cate Blanchett played a tough selfish agent bent on keeping what she had done for her country and herself secret. This story is not an "original" story but the acting and the closeup shots were incredible. I wish there were more shots showing the scope of the countries they shot in, but you can't have anything.
Ah! I want to see this! I like the fact taht Saoirse gets to act with her natural voice. Her Irish accent is so cute!~
ReplyDeleteI figured the story wouldn't be original (what is though nowadays...), but it did look like an interesting idea!