Joe Wright goes full fairy tale assassin in Hanna (2011), a genre-defying mix of espionage thriller, coming-of-age story, and arthouse action. In this episode, Bobby and Nick dig into the wild tonal swings, Chemical Brothers score, and stylized direction that marks Wright’s biggest departure yet. They also examine Hanna’s lasting influence, why some scenes still hit hard, and what happens when a filmmaker maybe tries a little too hard to prove they can do something different. It’s a divisive one—so get ready to argue about Tom Hollander’s tiny white shorts and whether this is a future cult classic or just an ambitious misfire.

Podcast Chapter Timecodes

* 00:20 – Joe Wright Reinvents Himself: Hanna Overview

* 06:20 – First Impressions Then vs. Now

* 12:40 – The Origins of the Script and Genre Blending

* 19:00 – Performances: Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana

* 26:30 – That Bunker Escape Sequence Rules

* 34:10 – The Road Trip Detour: Pacing and Structure Issues

* 42:50 – Visual Style & Sound Design

* 50:20 – Is This Elevated Genre or Overdirected Mayhem?

* 58:30 – Final Thoughts & Ranking Hanna in the Wright Filmography1:00:10 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next

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