Saoirse Ronan and Cate Blanchett in Hanna (2011)

Claire and Gavia review the stylish 2011 action thriller Hanna, directed by Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice). 16-year-old Saoirse Ronan stars as Hanna, a girl raised in the wilderness by her father (Eric Bana), a former spy. Venturing out into mainstream society for the first time, Hanna must travel alone across Europe while evading a malevolent CIA agent played by Cate Blanchett.

Among other topics, we delve into Hanna’s fresh take on familiar thriller tropes, its distinctive music and costuming, and how Joe Wright’s background in historical dramas influenced this emotionally sensitive foray into the action genre.

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Joe Wright Talks Hanna: "I hope it freaks 'em out...just a little bit." - Focus Features

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