Kraven the Hunter: A Forgettable Attempt at a Comic Book Movie
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| Kraven the Hunter Review 2024 |
A Promising Start That Fizzles Out
Kraven the Hunter starts with an engaging action
sequence that initially gives hope that the movie might be good. However, as
the film progresses, it quickly turns into a generic action flick. The plot
revolves around Kraven, who hunts and kills bad guys from a list. Things take a
turn when a group of villains kidnaps a family member, forcing Kraven to rescue
them while taking down the baddies on his own turf—the wilderness.
If you swap out the love interest for a family member,
the movie starts feeling like a more serious yet dull version of Crocodile
Dundee 2. The first half is a prolonged origin story explaining Kraven’s
powers, while the second half is an action-driven rescue mission.
Unfortunately, the film lacks a smooth narrative flow and often feels
disjointed.
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Action and CGI: A Mixed Bag
While the movie does feature some fun action, most of
it is heavily surrounded by CGI. The fight sequences are brutal and bloody,
with a few satisfying moments, but they never quite mesh with the overall tone.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson delivers a solid performance, but he doesn’t truly embody
the essence of Kraven the Hunter.
Fans of Spider-Man 2: The Game will likely
compare Taylor-Johnson’s portrayal to the version in the game, and
unfortunately, he falls short. Instead of feeling like a menacing hunter, he
comes across as just a “cool guy who can hunt.”
A Generic Script Disguised as a Comic Book Movie
The movie gives the impression that it was initially
just a script about a skilled hunter who takes down poachers and criminals. It
seems like the studio realized it wasn’t marketable on its own, so they slapped
a Spider-Man character label on it. The result is a generic, forgettable action
film hidden under the guise of a Marvel IP.
The film’s best character is arguably Kraven’s brother.
Without spoiling too much, Marvel fans might recognize his significance, though
the film doesn’t do much with his character. It feels like a missed
opportunity, possibly due to the script being a Frankenstein-like patchwork of
different ideas that never fully come together.
Acting: A Mixed Performance
The acting quality in Kraven the Hunter ranges
from “checked out for a paycheck” to downright bad. Calypso’s character, for
example, feels entirely shoehorned in, seemingly only existing to set up a
potential sequel. Her role doesn’t feel naturally integrated into the story.
Additionally, some performances suffer from awkward voice dubbing, making the
dialogue feel monotone and out of sync.
Too Many Villains, Too Little Impact
One major issue with the movie is its overstuffed
roster of villains. While Russell Crowe’s father character initially seems
central to the plot, his role eventually gets sidelined. Then, there’s
Rhino—who isn’t even in his full Rhino form for most of the movie—only
transforming for the climactic battle. Although his design is fairly
comic-accurate, the CGI makes him look like a cartoon monster rather than a
terrifying brute.
Then there’s The Foreigner, a completely
unnecessary character with powers that feel misplaced. His ability to hypnotize
people by removing his sunglasses is a strange addition that doesn’t fit the
film’s tone. Instead of a well-crafted antagonist, he feels like an odd fusion
of other Marvel characters that the studio threw in for no reason.
CGI Woes: A Recurring Problem
Modern audiences have become somewhat desensitized to
bad CGI, but Kraven the Hunter takes it to another level. The visual
effects often appear cartoonish, making action sequences feel weightless. Even
in a world where heavy CGI usage is common, this film stands out for the wrong
reasons.
A Sony Spider-Man Universe Movie Without Spider-Man
In the end, Kraven the Hunter feels like yet
another Sony attempt to expand their Spider-Man universe without actually
including Spider-Man. It echoes the flaws of previous Sony Marvel films,
blending a lackluster script with poor CGI and underdeveloped characters. It’s
not aggressively terrible—it’s just… there.
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s hard not to notice
a pattern of movies that are simply bland. Maybe that’s why Kraven was
delayed—perhaps it would have stood out as a bad movie in 2023, but in 2024, it
just blends into the sea of forgettable films.
Final Thoughts
Kraven the Hunter is one of those movies that people will forget within
a day of watching. It’s a throwback to the worst aspects of early comic book
films rather than an exciting modern adaptation. While some may enjoy its
action scenes, it ultimately lacks the depth, cohesion, and excitement that
could have made it memorable.
What Do You Think?
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rank Sony’s Spider-Man universe films that don’t include Spider-Man? Let us
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Summery
Kraven the Hunter starts strong but quickly devolves into a generic
action flick. The film follows Kraven rescuing a kidnapped family member while
taking down villains in the wilderness. The first half is a long origin story,
while the second is an action-heavy rescue mission. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is
decent, but Kraven lacks depth. The film suffers from excessive CGI, awkward
dubbing, and an overstuffed villain roster. It feels like a recycled script
forced into Sony’s Spider-Man universe. Ultimately, Kraven the Hunter is
forgettable—bland, uninspired, and another weak addition to Sony’s struggling
Marvel adaptations.
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