Kraven the Hunter (2024)
6.526 /10
1895 Reviews
Rate This Movie:
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.
Videos & Photos
cast
... Sergei Kravinoff / Kraven the Hunter
... Calypso Ezili
... Dmitri Kravinoff
... Aleksei Sytsevich
... The Foreigner
User reviews
I've been quite generous in how I've received (the apparently now finished) 'Sony’s Spider-Man Universe', but even I can't give you any positives for this one.
'Venom' is its peak, though I genuinely enjoyed 'Madame Web' (don't @ me) and even (the not good) 'Morbius' didn't overly bother me. 'Kraven the Hunter', however, did well and truly bore me. Aaron Taylor-Johnson offers a glimmer of hope, but this makes for a looooong 2hrs 7mins (why that long, I have no idea).
The first few scenes, whilst nothing exceptional, are actually perfectly OK - I thought so, anyway. Though pretty much from the introduction of a young Calypso (no hate on Ariana DeBose btw, I like her and she tries) the movie quickly spirals. The characters of Russell Crowe and Alessandro Nivola (he, too, tries) are, to put it kindly, rather irritating.
Christopher Abbott's role has some potential attached to it, though that countdown thing got repetitive real fast; almost as quick as 1... 2... nevermind. The stuff with Fred Hechinger's part, meanwhile, is bizarre, sure it makes sense based on his (bad) final scene but the whole voice bit felt silly at every moment; esp. when imitating Crowe's Nikolai.
Probably for the best that this character and franchise ends here.
Director:
Writer:
Matt Holloway (Screenplay)
Richard Wenk (Screenplay)
Art Marcum (Screenplay)
Richard Wenk (Story)
Steve Ditko (Characters)
Stan Lee (Characters)
Release Date:
2024-12-11
Run Time:
127 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
Kraven the Hunter
I've been quite generous in how I've received (the apparently now finished) 'Sony’s Spider-Man Universe', but even I can't give you any positives for this one.
'Venom' is its peak, though I genuinely enjoyed 'Madame Web' (don't @ me) and even (the not good) 'Morbius' didn't overly bother me. 'Kraven the Hunter', however, did well and truly bore me. Aaron Taylor-Johnson offers a glimmer of hope, but this makes for a looooong 2hrs 7mins (why that long, I have no idea).
The first few scenes, whilst nothing exceptional, are actually perfectly OK - I thought so, anyway. Though pretty much from the introduction of a young Calypso (no hate on Ariana DeBose btw, I like her and she tries) the movie quickly spirals. The characters of Russell Crowe and Alessandro Nivola (he, too, tries) are, to put it kindly, rather irritating.
Christopher Abbott's role has some potential attached to it, though that countdown thing got repetitive real fast; almost as quick as 1... 2... nevermind. The stuff with Fred Hechinger's part, meanwhile, is bizarre, sure it makes sense based on his (bad) final scene but the whole voice bit felt silly at every moment; esp. when imitating Crowe's Nikolai.
Probably for the best that this character and franchise ends here.
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 said for this plodding superhero adventure. The "Kravinoff" siblings "Dimi" (Billy Barratt) and "Sergei" (Levi Miller) are taken out of their posh school by their oligarch father (Russell Crowe) and taken on a hunt in Ghana to develop their masculinity. They are on the trail of a lion called "Czar" and it's an encounter with him and then with a local girl called "Calypso" (Diaana Babnicova) that sees the latter brother emerge injured but changed. Quite profoundly changed too! Skip on many years and the "Sergei" (now Aaron Taylor-Johnson) has no relationship with his father, though is still in contact with his brother (now Fred Hechinger), and he has developed some remarkably animalistic ninja skills. He's the ultimate in natural forces for good. Meantime, though, things are hotting up amongst the criminal fraternity and a chance re-encounter with a grown up "Calypso" (Ariana DeBose) sets up a denouement with a nasty baddie who has to survive on refrigerated gel packs from his rucksack else he gets especially thick-skinned. Along the way there are several, quite violent, escapades that allow the star to show off his physical prowess, Crowe to show off his thick Siberian accent and Hechinger to look about as weedy as possible. Thereafter there isn't an original bone in it's CGI-fest of a body. The script is actually pretty diabolical and the plot really struggles to get off the ground as this lumbers, quite literally, along for over two hours. It's as if it were a few episodes of a mini-series hastily condensed into a film; it's bitty, disjointed and the denouement is all rather underwhelming. Clearly there is scope for a sequel, but I doubt anyone will have an appetite for it.
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.
@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. Sony needs to stick to spider-man and leave the rest to Marvel
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 or Spandex outfits, are, thankfully, absent.
Instead, you get a more conventional, satisfyingly believable, character. One who happens to be have been given special powers, that feel primal and earthy, compared, for example, to hammers and lighting bolts.
Actions reasonable too, with settings I could relate to and a story that's well told, if unsurprisingly, somewhat formulaic.
In summary, one of the better Marvel universe franchise films. One I actually largely enjoyed watching, in spite of my initial reservations. Worth a look.
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 film. Kraven was a secondary character at best in the comics so I think you have to set your expectations appropriately. I hope that the movie does well on streaming and physical sales. I would have liked to see how the story arc would have gone in future films but unfortunately it probably won't get a sequel.
My advice to anyone watching movies these days is go see it yourself and don't believe the charged reviews.
I thought the story was good, the acting was fine and the special effects were done well and more grounded and gritty than your normal super hero movies. Kraven was another antihero type in this film and I think that worked well for his introduction.
Another point is like many comic book movies, this wasn't necessarily true to the comics but I enjoyed the character and story nonetheless.
Great movie. Enjoyed it a lot. I actually enjoyed this movie better than Thunderbolts.
Cast & Crew of
Kraven the Hunter
Cast
... Sergei Kravinoff / Kraven the Hunter
... Calypso Ezili
... Dmitri Kravinoff
... Aleksei Sytsevich
... The Foreigner
... Nikolai Kravinoff
... Semyon Chorney
... Young Sergei
... Bert
... Young Dmitri
... Young Calypso
... Ömer Ozdemir
... Transport Guard
... Oligarch
... Oligarch
... Lead Guard
... Sniper #1
... Bahari Gama
... Mofo
... Sniper #2
... Kidnap Van Gunman #1
... Guard On Watch
... Snowmobile Guard
... Tatted Inmate
... Tatted Inmate
... Gunman #2
... Driver
... Oleksander
... Dr. Aliya Kimani
... Russian Captain #1
... Corrupt Prison Guard
... Grandmother
... Prison Officer
... Turkish Policeman
... Cargo Plane Pilot
... Cemetery Priest
... Russian Captain #3
... Law Firm Receptionist
... Law Firm Security Guard
... Alarmed Guard
... Elevator Guy
... Bystander
... Heiress Assassin
... Bodyguard Assassin
... Bodyguard Assassin
... Nikolai's Bodyguard
... Nikolai's Bodyguard
... Oleksander's Bodyguard
... Oleksander's Bodyguard
... Oleksander's Bodyguard
... Lead Poacher
... Barnum
... Restaurant Woman
... Restaurant Man
... Young Calypso Mum
... Young Calypso Dad
... Kraven's Mother (voice)
... Passerby (uncredited)
... Passerby (uncredited)
Crew
... Director of Photography
... Screenplay
... Screenplay
... Screenplay
... Production Design
... Set Decoration
... Costume Design
... Set Decoration
... Concept Artist
... Additional Script Supervisor
... Production Sound Mixer
... Story
... Editor
... Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Producer
... Casting
... Set Decoration
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Casting
... Art Direction
... Casting
... Stunt Double
... Casting Assistant
... Stunt Driver
... Script Supervisor
... Set Decoration
... Script Supervisor
... Stunt Driver
... Stunts
... Supervising Art Director
... Stunt Coordinator
... Colorist
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Supervising Art Director
... Art Direction
... Assistant Set Decoration
... Assistant Editor
... Music Editor
... Stunt Driver
... Casting Associate
... Script Supervisor
... First Assistant Editor
... Music Editor
... Stunts
... Assistant Editor
... Scoring Mixer
... Music Supervisor
... Utility Stunts
... Stunt Driver
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Script Supervisor
... Stunts
... Fight Choreographer
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunt Driver
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunt Driver
... Stunt Driver
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Fight Choreographer
... Stunts
... Key Rigging Grip
... Stunts
... Stunt Driver
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunt Driver
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunt Driver
... Stunts
... Characters
... Characters
... Assistant Art Director
... Producer
... Director
... Drone Pilot
... Still Photographer
... "A" Camera Operator
... Steadicam Operator
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Makeup Designer
... Hair Designer
... First Assistant Director
... Gaffer
... Second Unit Director of Photography
... Stunts
... Line Producer
... Transportation Coordinator
... First Assistant Director
... Set Dresser
... Other
Similar Movies To
Kraven the Hunter
Shin Kamen Rider (2023)
6.941/10
A man forced to bear power and stripped of humanity. A woman skeptical of happiness. Takeshi Hongo, an Augmentation made by SHOCKER, and Ruriko Midorikawa, a rebel of the organization, escape while fighting off assassins. What’s justice? What’s evil? Will this violence end? Despite his power, Hongo tries to remain human. Along with freedom, Ruriko has regained a heart. What paths will they choose?
Release: 2023-03-17
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
7.934/10
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
Release: 2023-05-03
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
7.175/10
When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.
Release: 1961-01-25
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham (2023)
6.7/10
Explorer Bruce Wayne accidentally unleashes an ancient evil, and returns to Gotham after being away for two decades. There, Batman battles Lovecraftian supernatural forces and encounters allies and enemies such as Green Arrow, Ra's al Ghul, Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc, Two-Face and James Gordon.
Release: 2023-03-10
Legion of Super-Heroes (2023)
6.4/10
Kara, devastated by the loss of Krypton, struggles to adjust to her new life on Earth. Her cousin, Superman, mentors her and suggests she leave their space-time to attend the Legion Academy in the 31st century, where she makes new friends and a new enemy: Brainiac 5. Meanwhile, she must contend with a mysterious group called the Dark Circle as it searches for a powerful weapon held in the Academy’s vault.
Release: 2023-02-07
Justice League: Warworld (2023)
6.9/10
Until now, the Justice League has been a loose association of superpowered individuals. But when they are swept away to Warworld, a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the others must somehow unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom.
Release: 2023-07-25
Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
6.808/10
The human race is threatened by a powerful creature, and only the combined power of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and The Flash can stop it. But can they overcome their differences to thwart this enemy using the combined strength of their newly formed Justice League?
Release: 2008-02-26
Ghajini (2008)
7/10
A man suffering from anterograde amnesia as a result of a violent attack in the past sets out to avenge his girlfriend's death with the aid of photographs, notes and tattoos all over his body.
Release: 2008-12-25
Zoom (2006)
5.299/10
Jack Shepard is an out-of-shape auto shop owner, far removed from the man who once protected the world's freedom. Reluctantly called back into action by the government, Jack is tasked with turning a ragtag group of kids with special powers into a new generation of superheroes to save the world from certain destruction.
Release: 2006-08-11
Superman: Doomsday (2007)
6.7/10
When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.
Release: 2007-09-18
The Invincible Iron Man (2007)
6.19/10
When a cocky industrialist's efforts to raise an ancient Chinese temple leads him to be seriously wounded and captured by enemy forces, he must use his ideas for a revolutionary power armor in order to fight back as a superhero.
Release: 2007-01-23
Red Sonja (2025)
6/10
A young girl rises from the ashes of tragedy to become the most feared warrior woman of all time: the She-Devil with a Sword.
Release: 2025-07-31
Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron (2007)
6.4/10
When Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapien are assigned to investigate the ghost-infested mansion of a publicity-hound billionaire, they uncover a plot to resurrect a beautiful yet monstrous vampire from Professor Bruttenholm’s past. But before they can stop her bloodbath, Hellboy will have to battle harpies, hellhounds, a giant werewolf, and even the ferocious goddess Hecate herself.
Release: 2007-03-10
Jack-Jack Attack (2005)
7.298/10
The Parrs' baby Jack-Jack is thought to be normal, not having any super-powers like his parents or siblings. But when an outsider is hired to watch him, Jack-Jack shows his true potential.
Release: 2005-03-15
Raising Cain (1992)
6.091/10
Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.
Release: 1992-08-07
Captain America (1990)
4.49/10
During World War II, a brave, patriotic American Soldier undergoes experiments to become a new supersoldier, "Captain America". Racing to Germany to sabotage the rockets of Nazi baddie "Red Skull", Captain America winds up frozen until the 1990s. He reawakens to find that the Red Skull has changed identities and is now planning to kidnap the President of the United States.
Release: 1990-12-14
Altitude (2017)
4.8/10
A female FBI agent is offered millions to help a thief escape from a hijacked airplane.
Release: 2017-04-14
Asterix and the Vikings (2006)
6.107/10
Asterix and Obelix have been given a tough mission: Transform the chief's lazy nephew Justforkix into a warrior. When the Vikings abduct him and bring him back to their homeland, Asterix and Obelix must travel to Norway to rescue Justforkix.
Release: 2006-04-12
Supergirl (1984)
5.33/10
After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
Release: 1984-07-01
Mad Max (1979)
6.68/10
In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them.
Release: 1979-04-12