1 year ago

Director Joe Wright exhibits several complex shooting sequences in “Hanna” that result in a compelling mix of artful tension. The scenes in which Hanna is essentially a rat tunneling her way out of a secret underground installation are reminiscent of German expressionist films like “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” with its usage of light, shadow, and odd shapes. The suspenseful tunnel sequence is also like Orson Welles’ Harry Lime being chased by everyone in “The Third Man.” There are even some Hitchcockian shots that resemble “Vertigo.” (Read more of this review)
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2 years ago
