Kraven Is All Hunt, No Trophy! And I’m Not Lion…
Plot
Kraven’s complex relationship with his ruthless father starts him down a path of vengeance, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
Review
Aaron Taylor-Johnson doesn’t disappoint in the titular role in Kraven the Hunter and delivers an excellent performance as Kraven. We get to see appearances by Russell Crowe and Fred Hechinger as Nikolai Kravinoff and Dmitri Kravinoff respectively and collectively deliver a great performance as the villainous Kravinoff family. Alessandro Nivola plays the role of Aleksei Sytsevich and it was nice to see a different take on the Rhino persona.
Aaron really portrays the character well and the R-rating is definitely fitting for the movie. Some scenes are quite intense. I really would have liked to see Kraven feature in the broad Marvel Cinematic Universe fighting Spider-Man or even challenging the likes of Punisher.
Rating
I rate Kraven the Hunter a 2 out of 5. While there are many action scenes in the movie, it remains a Marvel movie and as such there are many factors that are considered when unpacking the production. Kraven is yet another hero who was an excellent villain in the greater scheme of Marvel, considering the rivalry Kraven had with Spider-Man. There is no golden thread to the bigger Sony Spider-Man Universe. It makes it feel like just another random standalone movie in the universe which begs the question “Did we really need Kraven the Hunter?”. Also, even though Kraven the Hunter is part and parcel of the Sony Spider-Man Universe, there is no actual appearance or even reference to Spider-Man, which is really disappointing.
Conclusion
Kraven the Hunter is a movie that fails to deliver on its promise. With a lack of connection to the bigger Sony Spider-Man Universe and no actual appearance or reference to Spider-Man, it feels like a standalone movie that doesn’t add much to the franchise. The movie’s rating is a reflection of its inability to create a sense of continuity and connection to the larger universe.
FAQs
Q: Is Kraven the Hunter a good movie?
A: The movie has its moments, but overall, it’s a disappointing addition to the Sony Spider-Man Universe.
Q: Is the movie connected to the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe?
A: No, the movie is not connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Q: Is there a post-credits scene?
A: No, there is no post-credits scene at the end of the movie.
Q: Is the Sony Spider-Man Universe dead?
A: It’s unclear, but the lack of connection to the larger universe and the absence of a post-credits scene suggests that the universe may be on its last legs.