'The Hunt' tries hard to please those tired of the Left v Right debate (and pundits who populate both sides), and it succeeds at providing some very cleaver satirical moments throughout the film. For the low dollars invested, this Tarantino-ish production delivers a good ROI for the audience.
Lead actress Betty Gilpin carries the film over the finish line merging excellent girl-power action skills with a laconic-droll comedic performance.
A competent supporting cast make their contributions before their inevitable demise takes them out of the picture.
Looks at first to be heading towards a political agenda, the film quickly makes its true intent clear on such - it satirizes today's hyper-sensitive, highly polarized and opinionated right vs left social-media/blogging environment, the elite on both sides who believe they are in the right, and the media experts who feed those engaged with their "expertise".
Are you tired of the endless agendas in media today? This film exploits the frustration and ridiculous hypocrisy of it all, with the target of its satire aimed at the fringes of both sides.
The witty script and direction/editing keep the film moving at just the right pace, and director ensures the movie avoids taking itself too seriously. Just the opposite in fact, as most everything goes over the top which is at the core of the satire/humor.
Be advised, this film is WAY too violent, gory, and inappropriate for children.
'The Hunt' grows on you mostly due to Gilpin's performance, but the screenplay, direction and editing deserves credit as well.
Overall, I liked this film a lot more than I anticipated I would - engaging, unique and an instant cult film classic.
Give this film at least 30 minutes before making the call to continue or not.
