The Hunter

Its mostly observant temper keeps us from being greatly moved, but it holds us with its acute, almost laboratory dissection of its people's beings.

A movie with more plot than it can comfortably handle.

It's all intended to be darkly metaphorical. In actuality, it's a mediocre film unfolding without plan, purpose or enthusiasm.

With a rucksack of gadgets, Dafoe makes a believably cunning tracker, and when he finally confronts his prey, the mutual respect feeds a poignant parable.

Not much happens in "The Hunter." And what little does happen, happens very slowly. And then is repeated.

The character arc is strong on paper but not well-realized on film, and therein lies The Hunter's greatest failing.

It's a character study, for the most part, allowing the complications and relationships to puncture the narrative only when they have finally penetrated the man.

The Hunter is a film of surprising scope and intimacy.

It is an atmospheric and richly rewarding film that glides along at a pace akin to that of the small country local within which it's set.

Slow-moving but graceful, this character study is engaging and insightful.

The Hunter delivers a quiet and somewhat meandering story that wallows in self-importance and social agenda.

Well-crafted and finely acted adventure story that held my interest throughout.