Review - Hanna *spoilers*

Joe Wright's action flick Hanna is the first film I've seen in months which has left me feeling excited after leaving the cinema. Going in I did not really know what to expect, not knowing much about the plot and having only previously seen Wright's Atonement, the thought of him directing an action film about a young, female assassin left me unsure.

There were many weak points in this film, including many plot holes, unanswered questions and a dodgy southern accent by Cate Blanchett. However, a strong central performance by Saoirse Ronan, beautiful settings and a pumping soundtrack by the Chemical Brothers more than made up for this. I enjoyed the fairytale, dreamlike feel to it, and felt that Wright took some directional risks which worked well.

One aspect of the plot that confused me was why did Erik have the button which Hanna pressed to alert Marissa? It did not seem to me as if the two adults had had any contact since the night Marissa had attempted to kill Erik and Hanna..and having lived in a shack with no electricity for years, this did not seem to fit with the plot.

Overall though, a highly imaginative and artistic film, which Wright should be applauded for his attempt to create something more creative and unusual compared to most of what is shown in cinemas these days.