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Kraven the Hunter Review: A Violent, Messy Swan Song for Sony Spider-Man Universe

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Story by Jonathan Sim
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as the violent, brutish Kraven the Hunter in Sony's latest messy Spider-Man spinoff, a flawed but occasionally entertaining swan song for the studio's struggling universe.
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  • Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose's character Calypso Ezili, meant to be a love interest for Kraven, falls flat due to a lack of chemistry and compelling character development, wasting the actress's talents.
  • While the action sequences directed by J.C. Chandor pack a punch, the movie's emotional storylines centered on Kraven's family dynamics with his brother and crime lord father feel underbaked, resulting in an uneven, disjointed viewing experience.
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alessandro Nivola, Ariana DeBose, Christopher Abbott, Fred Hechinger, J.C. Chandor, Russell Crowe, Marvel, Sony, Sony's Spider-Man Universe, Kraven the Hunter, Madame Web, Venom: The Last Dance
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