A villainous origin story that arrives too late to capitalize on the Sony-Marvel hype, 'Kraven the Hunter' struggles to find its footing in a crowded superhero landscape.
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Director J.C. Chandor's gritty take on the classic Marvel character fails to generate the same level of buzz as more established franchises like the MCU and Sony's own 'Spider-Verse'.
Despite a committed performance by Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular antihero, the film's release feels like an afterthought, arriving in the shadow of more high-profile superhero blockbusters.
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J.C. Chandor, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Marvel, Sony Pictures, 'Kraven the Hunter'
A villainous origin story that arrives too late to capitalize on the Sony-Marvel hype, 'Kraven the Hunter' struggles to find its footing in a crowded superhero landscape.
beat sheet
Director J.C. Chandor's gritty take on the classic Marvel character fails to generate the same level of buzz as more established franchises like the MCU and Sony's own 'Spider-Verse'.
Despite a committed performance by Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular antihero, the film's release feels like an afterthought, arriving in the shadow of more high-profile superhero blockbusters.
call sheet
J.C. Chandor, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Marvel, Sony Pictures, 'Kraven the Hunter'