Hanna

There have been many films in which women play strong tough characters. Lately we have been getting films in which they are young girls.

Joe Wright is an excellent director and chooses some really interesting projects. This one is certainly another well made film. It has an excellent techno feel to it that makes it feel very 80's. He also loves his long one shot tracking shot. The story is fairly conventional, with a person being released into the wider world and discovering what it is really like. But it is done in an interesting and dynamic way. I especially liked how the family that Hanna meets during her travels is very bohemian. Usually in these situations she will meet a family who are 'typical' and try to 'save' her. This family don't seem to have a problem with a young girl traveling around Europe on her own. I found that very refreshing.

Saoirse Ronan is such an amazing young actress. I really admire her choice in roles too. Here she gives another excellent performance. She can play the steely, cold blooded killer and the soft innocent girl as well. Eric Bana does not have all that much to do but is effective as an unusual father. Tom Hollander is so suitably creepy.Cate Blanchett is one of the best actresses working today. I think she is flawless in everything she does. She has gotten criticism for her performance in this film but I quite liked it. I like how it is a cartoon villain and she goes over the top a bit in her evil nature.

Another great thriller with a young girl in the tough action role. It might be a genre that will run its course but for now we can enjoy great films like this.