i saw JOE WRIGHT's HANNA a while ago and couldn't place it. it's a story that's been told somewhere before, so when walking out of the theatre after watching my favorite director's latest work, my first thought wasn't awe. it wasn't disappointment. i knew i needed to sleep on it.
HANNA tells the tale of a girl (SAOIRSE RONAN) that's some sort of government project. she has undergone rigorous training by her father (ERIC BANA), and is sent on a mission to kill a woman (CLAIRE DAINES). she learns a bit about herself along the way.
she runs. she sleeps. she kills. images containing a decaying amusement park and an awesome score by the chemical brothers sometimes suggest the perversity of an adolescent female made to murder. but i think that's all, folks, which begs me to ask: is telling an oh-too-familiar story in a well-directed way worth the $8 - $15?
even so: interesting characters. beautiful cinematography. great acting. good pacing. perfect for a friday night at home, but can't wait for what's next for mr. wright.
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