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"Hanna" 2011
4 Stars

Synopsis: Hanna (Ronan) is barely an adult, but her dashing father Erik (played by a looking better than ever Eric Bana) has taught her to be the ultimate killing machine in an undisclosed location in order to one day avenge the death of her mother.

Review: With beautiful visuals drummed up by director of photography Alwin Kuchler and an in grossing, bite-your-nails till they bleed pacing everything comes together for "Hanna", the most refreshing action film since "The Bourne Ultimatum" and perhaps my favorite overall since Luc Besson's "The Professional," my favorite film of all time.

Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett and Eric Bana star.

One Sentence Synopsis and Review
"Paul" 2011
3 Stars

Synopsis: Two English chaps Graeme (Pegg) and Clive (Frost) decide to head to America and tour all the rumored UFO encounter locations in America; along the way they encounter a ruthless secret agent type (Bateman) and his cronies along with Paul (Rogen), a decently funny 'little green man' who likes to curse.

Review: While Pegg and Frost gel nicely (they are best buds on and off the screen) "Paul" suffers from rehashed gags and ultra-bizarre characters that dampen what could've been a truly out-of-this-world experience.

Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Seth Rogen star.

One Sentence Synopsis and Review
"Battle Los Angeles" 2011
2 1/2 Stars

Synopsis: An almost retired career soldier (Eckhart) goes on one more unglamourous mission along the way discovering that aliens, not meteors are to blame for his unexpected deployment.

Review: Battle LA has an elementary plot and an almost non-existent story (background info., character development are both missing), but those looking for an intellectual film should go and see "The King's Speech" while those seeking testosterone pumping action will feel quite at home as should as Sgt. Michael Nantz (Eckhart) kicks alien ass with his assault riffle.

Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez and Bridget Moynahan star.

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