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The Hunter

The Hunter

Drama · Thriller · Adventure · 2011

Martin, a mercenary, is sent from Europe by an anonymous biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for the last Tasmanian tiger.

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The Hunter

“Some mysteries should never be solved.”

2011 Drama · Thriller · Adventure 1h 42m

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6.7 / 10

Community rating

Martin, a mercenary, is sent from Europe by an anonymous biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for the last Tasmanian tiger.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Daniel Nettheim

Written by

Alice Addison

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Martin David

Frances O'Connor

Frances O'Connor

Lucy Armstrong

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Jack Mindy

Jacek Koman

Jacek Koman

Middleman

Callan Mulvey

Callan Mulvey

Rival Hunter

Dan Wyllie

Dan Wyllie

Pool Player

Sullivan Stapleton

Sullivan Stapleton

Doug

Court is in session

Put The Hunter on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.