Promising start with high-quality execution
The cinematography by Ben Davis is equally impressive. Sweeping landscapes, shadowy interiors and action sequences are captured with finesse, creating a visually stunning experience.
For a brief moment, Kraven the Hunter might deliver the dark, morally complex story fans have been craving.
But then, the wheels come off. By the second act, the film begins to buckle under the weight of its ambitions. What starts as a taut thriller devolves into a mishmash of clunky dialogue, absurd plot twists and a questionable focus on secondary characters. Alessandro Nivola’s Rhino is underutilised despite being hyped as a major villain and Fred Hechinger’s Dmitri (aka Chameleon) oscillates between compelling and cartoonish.
Unintended comedy and baffling choices
A standout moment involves a buffalo stampede that feels more suited to a nature documentary than a Marvel movie. These moments, while unintentional, inject the film with a campy charm that makes it hard to look away.
Why it is still entertaining
The film’s R-rating allows for a level of brutality not often seen in Marvel adaptations, adding an extra layer of intensity to the fight scenes. While the gore occasionally feels gratuitous, it does set the film apart from its PG-13 counterparts.
The third act descends into complete chaos, with a climax that feels both rushed and overly convoluted. Plot threads are hastily tied up, leaving audiences with more questions than answers. However, the ambiguous ending provides plenty of fodder for fan theories, making it a conversation starter long after the credits roll.
Lower your expectations
Kraven the Hunter is a film that teeters on the edge of brilliance before tumbling headfirst into absurdity. A disjointed plot, over-the-top action and unintentional comedy undermine its strong performances, stunning cinematography and promising premise.
If Joker: Folie à Deux is a film that drowns in its misery, Kraven the Hunter is the wild, unhinged cousin who does not know when to quit. Come for Taylor-Johnson’s magnetic performance, stay for the sheer spectacle of it all and leave wondering how such a chaotic film managed to be so entertaining. Kraven the Hunter may not be the superhero movie we needed, but it is certainly one we will remember.
CAST: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Russell Crowe
PLOT: 5/10
ACTING: 5/10
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