Kraven the Hunter
Kraven the Hunter

Kraven the Hunter

2024Movie127 minEnglish

Kraven Kravinoff's complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users73%
Director: J.C. ChandorGenres: Action, Adventure, Superhero

Plot Summary

The film follows Sergei Kravinoff, a skilled hunter who is also a mercenary with a particular vendetta against the supernatural. After a near-death experience, Sergei gains enhanced abilities, becoming Kraven the Hunter. He must confront his own primal nature and the dangerous world of hunters and their prey, all while dealing with his estranged family and the threat of other powerful beings.

Critical Reception

Kraven the Hunter received generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its generic plot, excessive violence, and inconsistent tone. While some performances received mild praise, the film was largely seen as a missed opportunity for the character and the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and uninspired action sequences.
  • While the cast attempts to elevate the material, the script ultimately fails to deliver a compelling narrative.
  • The excessive gore and dark tone are often at odds with the character's potential for interesting development.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, action movie. Many appreciated the performances and the R-rated approach, though some felt it lacked depth and a unique identity compared to other superhero films.

Fun Fact

Aaron Taylor-Johnson revealed that he pitched the idea of a Kraven the Hunter movie to Sony Pictures himself.

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7 reviews
Dean

Dean

Great movie. Enjoyed it a lot. I actually enjoyed this movie better than Thunderbolts.
Dornail

Dornail

Kraven was what I would call a good holiday action film that probably didn't get a good chance. I have no idea why it seems every Marvel associated movie is getting the fan negativity treatment. Not every movie will be a triple A Endgame ...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

I know this film has attracted a lot of criticism but I personally don't think "Kraven, The Hunter" is a bad film. Firstly, this is a fresh, down to earth, departure from your standard Marvel Franchise films.Idiots in over bright Lycra o...
jafranklin77

jafranklin77

@r96sk I totally agree with your review and also about Maddem Web and Morbius (They were not blockbuster bny any stretch but not as horrible as most make them to be) but this one was not it and too lonmg and draw out for no real reason. Son...
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

Kraven Hunter is good hunter. Very good actor, Mr Crowe. Picture move. Much excitement I feel in my heart. Wow. White man take black magic become invincible. Wow. Fresh movie.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I can't really go lower than a six for this because ATJ is just so easy on the eye. Reductive? Well, yes, but if that's the only card a film has then you might as well get your shirt off and play it! Sadly, that is all that can really be sa...
r96sk

r96sk

I've been quite generous in how I've received (the apparently now finished) <em>'Sony’s Spider-Man Universe'</em>, but even I can't give you any positives for this one. <em>'Venom'</em> is its peak, though I genuinely enjoyed <em>'Madame...