As a lifelong comic book enthusiast who has patiently waited for Kraven the Hunter to grace the silver screen, I must say, Sony, you’ve done it again! It seems that with every new superhero movie you release, you manage to lower the bar even further.
Instead of gloating, let’s just say we’ve been saying this all along… but we’ve been saying it: Sony, here we go again. Another misstep in your attempts to leverage Marvel IP, Kraven the Hunter, is already showing signs of struggle even before its theatrical premiere. Critics are already lining up with their reviews and painting a not-so-bright picture, reminding Sony of its recent setbacks.
It appears that Kraven the Hunter is following in the footsteps of Sony’s previous disappointments, struggling to win over viewers. At present, it has a dismal rating of 14% on Rotten Tomatoes. For comparison, the lowest-rated films in the series so far are Madame Web and Morbius, which have garnered 11% and 15% approval from critics respectively. These underwhelming responses come after director J.C. Chandor pleaded with viewers to give his movie a chance, despite Sony’s history of flops.
Chandor’s concerns weren’t misplaced, it seems. The less-than-satisfactory Spider-Man related films Sony produced earlier have undeniably influenced the reception of their latest film. It’s not entirely far-fetched to suggest that this Sony production may not be exceptional, further adding to their collection of disappointing movies. Regardless of how many stars they put on screen, Sony seems unable to shake off the mediocre reputation.
Should You See The Film?
If you’re asking Sony, the answer would be a resounding yes. However, if you ask your average movie viewer, they’d most likely laugh and then take a somber pause and say no. Fans desperately wanted Kraven the Hunter to turn Sony’s Spider-universe around, but it seems it’s done the opposite by putting the nail in its coffin. But take it from some of the first viewers of the catastrophe.
Viewers are searching for something positive about investing two hours and seven minutes of their time on another subpar Sony movie. If you enjoy a good laugh and have some free time, the film Kraven the Hunter could provide some entertainment, but it’s doubtful that the price of admission would be worth it for most potential viewers. This sentiment is echoed in user Tamim Mukhtar’s candid Letterboxd review.
“Writing so bad I was crying laughing in the theater during serious exposition.
Legitimately one of the funniest films I’ve ever seen, embarrassing display from Sony.
Seen at the RSFF” – Tamim Mukhtar via Letterboxd
A different spectator shared their candid opinion about the struggling movie on Letterboxd, and unfortunately, their critique seems even more disheartening compared to the movie itself.
One of those unique films that subtly convey a sense of societal decay.
It seems that the poor performance of the latest superhero villain film from Sony is a disappointment not only for them, but also for comic and movie enthusiasts everywhere. The underperformance may mean that Kraven won’t get a quality movie anytime soon, which tarnishes the superhero movie industry even further. Films like this aren’t just a blow to the studio, but also to the directors, actors, and fans… and in this instance, the entire live-action Sony Spider-Man universe.
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2024-12-12 01:31