Is it a superhero movie or a supervillain movie? I really hope the latter but who knows with the current state to the superhero genre. Either way “Kraven the Hunter” has a chance to be something pretty cool. Yes I know it comes from the Sony Pictures branch of the Marvel movie machine. But there’s some really good talent behind this one. And Kraven is a fascinating character who could drive a great story if told right. The newly released trailer leaves me hopeful.
The film is directed by J.C. Chandor (“A Most Violent Year”, “Margin Call”) and stars a well-cast Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular big-game hunter and Spider-Man antagonist. Joining Taylor-Johnson is Ariana DeBose, Russell Crowe, Alessandro Nivola, and Christopher Abbott. The trailer pulls no punches and Chandor is clearly going for a more violent and bloody origin story. It’s an approach that definitely fits the Kraven character. As with the other Sony movies it’ll all come down to the writing.
“Kraven the Hunter” premieres October 6th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
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I dunno, I’ll wait for a few reviews.
I certainly can understand that. Especially with the current track record of Marvel movies.
Also is Crowe still Zeus in this or now someone else?
And Kraven used to be Wanda’s brother in The Avengers. Ah well, once a superhero, always a superhero I suppose.
I’m guessing after the latest Thor debacle that his tenor as Zeus is over. LOL
Russell Crowe, I’m there. I like the ambiguity but it does look like it’s a setup for son against father. I’ll watch it when it comes to streaming/DVD.
I’m with you. Crowe is a great selling point for me.
I saw this trailer yesterday and all I can say is…. AW HELL YEAH!!!! I love the violence it is presenting. This is my kind of jam! I just hope whatever cinematic universe is a part of doesn’t involve Morbius. I don’t want Jared Leto in any cinematic universe let alone in any film or music project.
It looks like a bloody blast, right? I love that they’re going full ferocity!
INDEED!!!!!
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The trailer leaves me mildly cautiously optimistic.
Same here. I’m going into it hopeful.