Kraven the Hunter (2024) Movie Review

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Kraven The Hunter – Movie Review

Initial impressions of Kraven the Hunter suggest it feels like a superhero film from a previous era, lacking a modern, gritty aesthetic.

Director: J.C. Chandor

Writer: Richard Wenk, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway (Screenplay)

Writer: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko (Creators)

Cast

  • Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Bullet Train)
  • Ariana DeBose (West Side Story)
  • Fred Hechinger (Nickel Boys)
  • Alessandro Nivola (The Brutalist)
  • Russell Crowe (Gladiator)
  • Christopher Abbott (The Possessor)

The story follows Kraven and his troubled connection with his harsh father, Nikolai. This relationship fuels a desire for revenge that leads him down a dangerous path, ultimately driving him to become a world-class hunter—and a figure to be feared.

Runtime: 2 Hours 7 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The film Kraven The Hunter begins with a young Sergei suffering a vicious lion attack. He’s rescued by Calypso, who uses a ritual to enhance his strength, agility, and connection with the animal kingdom. Driven by this power, Sergei fights back against hunters. After a tragedy involving Calypso’s friend, Sergei and Calypso form an alliance.

Sergei finds himself in conflict with his father, Nikolai (played by Crowe), who remains a dangerous and unforgiving man. At the same time, a new, even more powerful threat is lurking, ready to exploit the power vacuum created by Nikolai’s criminal activities.

Verdict on Kraven The Hunter

Recap

This film centers on a man who gains animalistic abilities after a traumatic event. He initially uses these powers to aggressively combat crime, but the stakes become personal when his family is threatened, forcing him to fight for their safety.

Best Parts

Kraven’s goal explores the proper use of superpowers – specifically, removing dangerous individuals. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Foreigner also has a compelling mission that’s captivating to follow.

Worst Parts

While the character’s main goal is admirable, the story itself isn’t very engaging. It doesn’t quite achieve the gritty, intense tone it aims for, and it also feels out of place within the current Marvel style.

Final Thoughts – Kraven The Hunter lacks the edge the character feels like it could have.

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2025-11-22 15:38