tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post3155802714902826179..comments2023-12-09T00:47:34.811-07:00Comments on Blog Cabins: Movie Commentary and Reviews Made Fun: Fletch's Film Review: HannaFletchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-59976676386779226992011-08-08T04:24:00.730-07:002011-08-08T04:24:00.730-07:00I really enjoyed this film, it has that 'Stran...I really enjoyed this film, it has that 'Stranger in a Strange Land' feeling to it. The juxtaposition of virgin innocence with the physical ability to kick ass is very interesting and a great idea for a central character (as mentioned, Leeloo-esque. Great blog entry man.Sam Lockleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07354190574814788941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-28410958903357804532011-05-11T16:14:53.887-07:002011-05-11T16:14:53.887-07:00Just saw the movie myself, and your review is spot...Just saw the movie myself, and your review is spot friggin' on. Agreed on all accounts. And I agree with Jack - one hell of a very well articulated review, mate. Loved the Leeloo comparison.Andrew Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882456440562600101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-71454285245262676212011-04-16T16:09:26.956-07:002011-04-16T16:09:26.956-07:00@ James - But doesn't every film kind of say s...@ James - But doesn't every film kind of say something about human nature? One could argue that even shit like Drive Angry accomplishes that. Anyway, I'm just playing devil's advocate there - I'm sure this one does as well to an extent.<br /><br />Check out the review that M. did over at The Smoking Pen - it more or less breaks down a lot of the conventions that the film avoided, and in a pretty humorous way, too.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-26476334352089782022011-04-16T10:19:55.646-07:002011-04-16T10:19:55.646-07:00Well, I think there's a bit more to the film t...Well, I think there's a bit more to the film than you suggest. I certainly think the film has something to say about human nature. <br /><br />It is hard to pin down what makes this film work. As I suggested in my review, it's part of a rare cycle of new films that are pushing the bounds of Hollywood film conventions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-86761683217107579632011-04-15T21:26:03.901-07:002011-04-15T21:26:03.901-07:00@ M. - Thanks, though you really did say it all, a...@ M. - Thanks, though you really did say it all, and better than I! <br /><br />@ Fitz - I don't know, I'm not too disappointed with the turnout thus far. It ought to make about as much as Kick-Ass...Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-3076398432811306392011-04-15T17:32:51.208-07:002011-04-15T17:32:51.208-07:00I thought this would have garnered a larger follow...I thought this would have garnered a larger following, but I'm glad you enjoyed it as I did.Colin Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262867105152233537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-54786352868913157762011-04-14T11:54:41.233-07:002011-04-14T11:54:41.233-07:00"But it has that...zip...that spark...that ce..."But it has that...zip...that spark...that certain je ne sais quois that I only wish I could put into words." Couldn't agree with you more. I could (and have) try to outline every detail I like about Hanna, but even that...doesn't quite get at it. There's something organically brilliant about this movie that just makes it a straight up GOOD MOVIE, which is something I feel like theaters haven't seen the likes of for a while. Great review!M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-10824414006742538982011-04-13T16:55:26.862-07:002011-04-13T16:55:26.862-07:00@ Jack - Well, that just stinks. Still think it&#...@ Jack - Well, that just stinks. Still think it's bizarre...<br /><br />I'm pleased you liked it, really, and I'm not fishing for compliments. But you know, sometimes when you're writing something, it just isn't coming out the way you hoped or you stumble or think you could have done even better. That's all it is. Thrilled to have convinced ya.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-67475114711810724232011-04-13T14:23:48.198-07:002011-04-13T14:23:48.198-07:00@Fletch
I just checked the release date for France...@Fletch<br />I just checked the release date for France, 25 of May...<br />But then I checked my local multiplex, and it isn't even being released.<br />So it looks like I'll have to wait for the DVD release.<br /><br />Anyway, you should be pleased with the review, I can't see why you wouldn't be, it was great and if you convinced me to see this film then it fulfilled it's purpose didn't it?Jack Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558083317361098572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-82209673447163821502011-04-13T13:31:48.945-07:002011-04-13T13:31:48.945-07:00@ Hokahey - Hanna really reminded me of some kind ...@ Hokahey - Hanna really reminded me of some kind of sci-fi movie where the friendly alien is brought to earth and slowly taught about all of our modern ways. One thing bothered me, though...anyone can make music. It might be poor, but even Hanna herself could make a drum beat, or fashion a rudimentary guitar, or sing, for chrissakes! Though it provided some nice scenes later and added to the overall theme, I think they ought to have altered/removed that element from her story, if only for the gaping hole it left.<br /><br />I LOVED the family, and her scenes with them were probably my favorite part of the film. I want to be in that family. Also, I didn't really have a place to put this in the review, but holy shit was that great casting. Flemyng is always nice to see, but Williams is never less than stellar, and adds so much class to a film merely by showing up. What little we got to see of her character and their relationship was great.<br /><br />@ Blake - You could be...swingin'...from a star!!!!!<br /><br />@ Jack - Thanks so much! Makes me feel even better because I struggled with this review - I really wanted it to be good and wasn't all that pleased with the end result. <br /><br />And no, your writing is not poor at all. Pshhaw!<br /><br />Really, it's not coming near you any time soon? I'm a bit surprised - it might have American financing, but there's almost nothing American about the film itself, from the actors to the director to the locations and so on. A shame.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-42881750618175926002011-04-12T16:23:52.895-07:002011-04-12T16:23:52.895-07:00I loved this review!
Concise yet very well written...I loved this review!<br />Concise yet very well written and articulate, makes me realise how bad my writing is...<br /><br />Anyway, this film looks great, I'll definitely watch it when I can, which means in a few months :(Jack Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558083317361098572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-8957603036961386132011-04-12T11:49:06.224-07:002011-04-12T11:49:06.224-07:00Well said. Although I can't help but wonder i...Well said. Although I can't help but wonder if the film would have benefited from a few big band numbers.blakehttp://www.bitchinfilmreviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-37260945416342726742011-04-12T11:30:25.219-07:002011-04-12T11:30:25.219-07:00Fletch - I agree with you here. The tale of vengea...Fletch - I agree with you here. The tale of vengeance and pursuit is standard, but the score and Saoirse's performance are captivating. Also, Hanna is a compelling character as she is unleashed upon the world as an assassin and yet at the same time she struggles with electrical appliances, she doesn't know about kissing, and she is adopted by the hippie Brits and their wacky daughter like the blind farmer taking in Frankenstein's identity-crisis-suffering monster.Richard Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397053921647421425noreply@blogger.com