Kraven the Hunter

Director: J.C. Chandor
Actors: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger
PlotSet against the rugged wilderness and sprawling urban landscapes, the story follows Sergei Kravinoff, a skilled and formidable hunter driven by a deep connection to the animal kingdom. Searching for purpose beyond the adrenaline rush of his hunting exploits, Sergei becomes entangled in a web of family legacy and personal vendetta. When estranged from his influential father, Sergei's world turns upside down upon learning a dark secret. This revelation ignites his desire to prove himself not only as an apex predator but also as an honorable heir in the eyes of his conflicted lineage. His journey is propelled as he navigates moral dilemmas, questioning the violent path he charts amidst sharp encounters with dangerous adversaries who challenge both his integrity and prowess.
As crisis mounts, Sergei crosses paths with Calypso, a mysterious figure with her own ties to his past, challenging him to confront inner demons. The stakes elevate when a formidable threat emerges in the form of chameleonic mercenaries led by the sharp-witted Dmitri. Pressed between the instinct to hunt and need for redemption, Sergei's trajectory intertwines with the lives of others he never intended to affect. The orchestration of chance and fate renders each alliance crucial as unresolved dynamics with his family press against looming chaos. With a boiling storm of vengeance and self-discovery at hand, Sergei stands on the precipice of choice and consequence, where one decisive action could alter everything he thought he knew about himself and those around him.
Writers: Richard Wenk, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Release Date: 12 Dec 2024
Runtime: 127 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Iceland, Canada, United Kingdom
Language: English, Russian, Turkish
Home Video Reviews
Kraven the Hunter struggles with incoherent storytelling despite Aaron Taylor-Johnson's efforts; a Blu-ray with decent visuals and noteworthy audio.
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