I watched it today, it is a marvellous film. I would definitely recommend it. Some of the scenes were bizarrely surreal at moments, but I think this is a stroke of genius as it reflects the way Hanna sees the world, since she is seeing most things for the first time.
Saoirse Ronan played the role perfectly and I look forward to seeing more of her in the future, she was totally convincing as a girl who can kick a*se, which I haven't seen done convincingly in quite a while.
The only thing I thought were a little unconvincing was:
The Camp German hit squad, that seemed to be stuck in the 80s, that were sent after Hanna - they were laughable, and were the least threatening characters since Winnie the Pooh
Crikey a real surprise of a movie..... From the raw, natural and delicate beginning to the fantastic imagery and carefully crafted soundtrack that just fits the action superbly...it was so absorbing and just left me thinking yes..this is this generations Leon/Kill Bill....a fantastic film...... a definite 9/10
I watched it today, it is a marvellous film. I would definitely recommend it. Some of the scenes were bizarrely surreal at moments, but I think this is a stroke of genius as it reflects the way Hanna sees the world, since she is seeing most things for the first time.
Saoirse Ronan played the role perfectly and I look forward to seeing more of her in the future, she was totally convincing as a girl who can kick a*se, which I haven't seen done convincingly in quite a while.
The only thing I thought were a little unconvincing was:
The Camp German hit squad, that seemed to be stuck in the 80s, that were sent after Hanna - they were laughable, and were the least threatening characters since Winnie the Pooh
Excellent film though 8/10
Yes, it was what I would imagine a Pinapple Studios roadtrip to look like!
Agreed, it was an excellent film. I'm an Eric Bana fan and this helped me to recover from The Time Traveller's Wife! Also thought Saoirse Ronan was great. I find her very watchable.
I was quite impressed by how they spent their father/daughter quality time together!
why they had to go their separate ways, why the flick ever had to be pressed to alert her of their presence and why Hanna had to be "caught" initially to allow her to escape.
why they had to go their separate ways, why the flick ever had to be pressed to alert her of their presence and why Hanna had to be "caught" initially to allow her to escape.
She didn't have to be caught to escape - she had to be caught to kill Marissa who had killed her mother
I'm another that went in not knowing what to expect and left thinking what a great film.
I was really impressed with Saoirse Ronan and was with her performance in "The Lovely Bones" as well. Definately an actress to keep an eye on.
The only thing I didn't get was this....
When she fired that arrow at Cate Blanchett how did she do it? She didn't use a bow to fire the arrow yet she managed to shoot it with enough force to cover a good distance, impale it into the woman so much it almost killed her. Just flicking her arm from an hanging position wouldn't do it.
I'm another that went in not knowing what to expect and left thinking what a great film.
I was really impressed with Saoirse Ronan and was with her performance in "The Lovely Bones" as well. Definately an actress to keep an eye on.
The only thing I didn't get was this....
When she fired that arrow at Cate Blanchett how did she do it? She didn't use a bow to fire the arrow yet she managed to shoot it with enough force to cover a good distance, impale it into the woman so much it almost killed her. Just flicking her arm from an hanging position wouldn't do it.
Oh year... I forgot to query this, although at the time I did think "EH?"
I'm another that went in not knowing what to expect and left thinking what a great film.
I was really impressed with Saoirse Ronan and was with her performance in "The Lovely Bones" as well. Definately an actress to keep an eye on.
The only thing I didn't get was this....
When she fired that arrow at Cate Blanchett how did she do it? She didn't use a bow to fire the arrow yet she managed to shoot it with enough force to cover a good distance, impale it into the woman so much it almost killed her. Just flicking her arm from an hanging position wouldn't do it.
Well she did launch the arrow from a makeshift bow, she picked up the cord from one of the rides during her running escape. Although even I am unsure how the technique would launch the arrow so well, but then again I am not a lethal killer trained from birth with genetic enhancements
I was wondering where the Grimm house was located - I know the amusement the chase was filmed in is real but can't find any info on the Grimm house
It's a fairground in former East Berlin the directors sister knew about the fairground from when she was living in Berlin, I think the house was constructed for the film though on the site and his mum painted it.
..the bit with the family went on too long, plus we didn't see what happened to them after Marissa had finished
The artistic stuff was nice but JW went wayyyyy too far and it just got irritating. His pacing was off especially towards the end which ..
...was a bit predictable and safe:yawn:, and very underwhelming. There should have been a big finish,given that it's supposed to be an action film, and have a twist, hinting at a possible sequel.
I came out thinking that it could have been a very stylish action movie with a heart (see Leon), and I wonder whether there were a few versions of the screenplay before the final one. In short - nicely acted, but poorly paced and a bit insubstantial after a good start.
BTW
If Leon was a 10, then Hanna is a 5 and a half.
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Saoirse Ronan played the role perfectly and I look forward to seeing more of her in the future, she was totally convincing as a girl who can kick a*se, which I haven't seen done convincingly in quite a while.
The only thing I thought were a little unconvincing was:
Excellent film though 8/10
all the cast were great, its the first thing ive seen eric bana in since chopper that i thought deserved him
that siongle shot of him taking out the men in the underground was great
only one thing - what happened to olivia williams and her family?
'three bullets' made me laugh
Yeah....what did happen to the Family....:eek:
Yes, it was what I would imagine a Pinapple Studios roadtrip to look like!
Agreed, it was an excellent film. I'm an Eric Bana fan and this helped me to recover from The Time Traveller's Wife!
I was quite impressed by how they spent their father/daughter quality time together!
One thing I don't understand though; is
I was really impressed with Saoirse Ronan and was with her performance in "The Lovely Bones" as well. Definately an actress to keep an eye on.
The only thing I didn't get was this....
Yeah brings the film full circle.
It's a fairground in former East Berlin the directors sister knew about the fairground from when she was living in Berlin, I think the house was constructed for the film though on the site and his mum painted it.
it's beautiful to watch and the performances are all great .
however thinking about the plot afterwards I really wasn't sure who did what and why ! it's not even clear who dies .
It started well but...
BTW
If Leon was a 10, then Hanna is a 5 and a half.