Despite its handsome presentation and cinematic ingenuity, the film never really goes beyond superficial pleasures.
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Arizona Republic by Bill Goodykoontz
An unorthodox delight.
The resulting adrenaline-packed vehicle delivers a multi-directional sugar rush. It moves so quickly that the bells and whistles blur together.
ReelViews by James Berardinelli
Although it would be an exaggeration to claim that Hanna "has it all," it is a richer and more compelling white-knuckler than the average roller coaster ride into tension and mystery.
An exuberantly crafted chase thriller that pulses with energy from its adrenaline-pumping first minutes to its muted bang of a finish.
Subtlety is not this movie's strong suit; even the terrific Chemical Brothers score pounds your nerves a bit more than it should.
Contrived, pretentious and not worth seeing even for the perverse pleasure of watching first-rate talents make second-rate fools of themselves.
Orlando Sentinel by Roger Moore
Saoirse Ronan shines in the title role, a wily, physically-fit and lethal girl.
Tampa Bay Times by Steve Persall
A fitfully entertaining movie in an awkward position; too arty for the action crowd yet too unsubtle for more refined tastes.
The Hollywood Reporter by Todd McCarthy
The overall enterprise, for all its intrigue and visceral impact, feels overly thought out, affected and forced in its stylization.