"The Hunt": Movie Review
Written By Alex Greenbaum
Committing to an intelligent sometimes over the top subject matter is what sets "The Hunt" apart. Weighty political insights and an influx of unpredictable surprises give rise to an entertaining ride. However, this budget-friendly, often poorly executed Blumhouse feature is never as sophisticated or engaging as it likes to believe.
A dozen random individuals land in an unknown territory, where they begin to get hunted.
Fitting into our polarized times, "The Hunt" doesn't take sides, but rather exhibits the undeniable hypocrisy of two perspectives with satirical wit. While the quips, for the most part, don't land, the willingness to at least try becomes commendable rather than deplorable. The violence and choreography, on the other hand, are shockingly awful and offer almost no redeeming qualities to a narrative that needs to be told.
Thankfully, Hilary Swank and Betty Gilpin shine in their respected roles, while sadly, everyone else pales in comparison. But much like the rest of the film, there are moments of complete and utter joy that are ruined and locked behind an egregious amount of ineffective violence and a lack of significant dialogue in relation to its compelling themes.
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