Kraven the Hunter (December 13, 2024)

[Savage Gambino]

First big news about the Kraven the Hunter film: he's no longer a hunter?

In an interview with Variety, Kraven the Hunter star Aaron Taylor-Johnson commented on his time as the character and how the film recently finished production.

Johnson described his titular villain as “one of Marvel’s most iconic, notorious anti-heroes — Spider Man’s number one rival” and noted how he found it thrilling that the character is "not an alien, or a wizard. He's just a hunter, a human with conviction."

However, Johnson then confirmed how he's "an animal lover and protector of the natural world." For some, that might be a potentially annoying departure, as that description goes directly against the core nature of Kraven as a character in the comics. Being an animal lover does not go well with someone who is known for literally hunting down the biggest game. He even wears a lion pelt as a vest. Despite the change, however, the actor still thinks "he's a very, very cool character."

Johnson finished by revealing that the movie was "shot entirely on location."

Source: thedirect.com/article/sony-kraven-movie-spider-man-comics-departure
Variety interview: variety.com/2022/film/global/sony-aaron-taylor-johnson-lyle-lyle-crocodile-1235298930/

Yet still, the part that really stands out for me is Kraven being called "one of Marvel's most iconic antiheroes".

So far, Sony's Sinister Six ain't looking so sinister.

[chrom]

Have they seriously learned nothing from Morbius?

They can't be that dumb can they?

[Feyrhausen]

Jun 21, 2022 18:31:58 GMT -5 chrom said:

Have they seriously learned nothing from Morbius?

They can't be that dumb can they?

No.

Yes.

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

Jun 21, 2022 18:31:58 GMT -5 chrom said:

Have they seriously learned nothing from Morbius?

They can't be that dumb can they?

To be fair, this was greenlit after the success of Venom, so Morbius' obvious failure was still a long way away.

But also, yes. Yes they can be that dumb. Sony will continue throwing more of these movies out there in the vain hope that they could possibly replicate Marvel's success.

[Natural Born Farmer]

"Recently finished production"

Damn, so they didn't even want to wait and see how Morbius did huh?

Well, hope Sony continues to enjoy their universe of C listers that Tom Holland wants no part of.

Remember, when you go and see garbage, you are incentivizing the studio to make more garbage.

Can't mock the trailers for Morbius, then go see it and complain.

If you don't want more of this, DON'T GO SEE IT.

[chrom]

Heck, the reason he's called The Hunter was because he ya know, HUNTED Animals.

[Lizuka #BLM]

I don't know how you so thoroughly miss the point of such a one-note character. It's like Legend of Chun-Li making Vega wear the mask because he's ugly, like, the exact f***ing antithesis of the premise.

[James Fabiano]

Jun 21, 2022 18:53:45 GMT -5 chrom said:

Heck, the reason he's called The Hunter was because he ya know, HUNTED Animals.

On one hand, if they want him to be an antihero, it's not a good idea today to make him an animal killer.

On the other, then what's the point?

It's reminding me of Disney trying to make Cruella sympathetic. How'd that go?

[Push R Truth]

Kraven looks at the camera and cocks his fist Roman Reigns style, "It's KRAVEN TIME!"

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

Jun 21, 2022 19:19:07 GMT -5 Push R Truth said:

Kraven looks at the camera and cocks his fist Roman Reigns style, "It's KRAVEN TIME!"

"WHAT ABOUT ME? WHAT ABOUT KRAVEN?!"

[BlackoutCreature]

Jun 21, 2022 19:18:45 GMT -5 James Fabiano said:

Jun 21, 2022 18:53:45 GMT -5 chrom said:

Heck, the reason he's called The Hunter was because he ya know, HUNTED Animals.

On one hand, if they want him to be an antihero, it's not a good idea today to make him an animal killer.

On the other, then what's the point?

It's reminding me of Disney trying to make Cruella sympathetic. How'd that go?

74% on Rotten Tomatoes. 17th highest grossing movie of 2021 worldwide. Nominated for multiple awards and won an Academy Award (Best Costume Design). Emma Stone has apparently signed on for a sequel. And Cruella costumes were surprisingly popular for adult females that Halloween.

Didn't set the world on fire but it had a more then solid showing.

After how badly Morbius bombed I'm sure Sony would kill for this kind of performance from a Kraven movie.

[Lizuka #BLM]

Jun 21, 2022 20:04:29 GMT -5 Mighty Attack Tribble said:

Jun 21, 2022 19:19:07 GMT -5 Push R Truth said:

Kraven looks at the camera and cocks his fist Roman Reigns style, "It's KRAVEN TIME!"

"WHAT ABOUT ME? WHAT ABOUT KRAVEN?!"

That's so Kraven!

[A Platypus Rave]

Jun 21, 2022 18:17:49 GMT -5 Savage Gambino said:

First big news about the Kraven the Hunter film: he's no longer a hunter?

In an interview with Variety, Kraven the Hunter star Aaron Taylor-Johnson commented on his time as the character and how the film recently finished production.

Johnson described his titular villain as “one of Marvel’s most iconic, notorious anti-heroes — Spider Man’s number one rival” and noted how he found it thrilling that the character is "not an alien, or a wizard. He's just a hunter, a human with conviction."

However, Johnson then confirmed how he's "an animal lover and protector of the natural world." For some, that might be a potentially annoying departure, as that description goes directly against the core nature of Kraven as a character in the comics. Being an animal lover does not go well with someone who is known for literally hunting down the biggest game. He even wears a lion pelt as a vest. Despite the change, however, the actor still thinks "he's a very, very cool character."

Johnson finished by revealing that the movie was "shot entirely on location."

Source: thedirect.com/article/sony-kraven-movie-spider-man-comics-departure
Variety interview: variety.com/2022/film/global/sony-aaron-taylor-johnson-lyle-lyle-crocodile-1235298930/

Yet still, the part that really stands out for me is Kraven being called "one of Marvel's most iconic antiheroes".

So far, Sony's Sinister Six ain't looking so sinister.

I mean "an animal lover and protector of the natural world."

THEN WHAT THE f*** IS HE HUNTING... His name is Kraven THE HUNTER...

He HUNTS things... that's his ENTIRE deal. His main outfit is a f***ing Lion's head

he has bested every animal in hunting and gets bored... gets a call to try and hunt Spider-man... and decides to test his Mettle against Super Heroes... that's his story.

I guess You could change that to him besting animals... and then get angry at illegal poachers and tourist hunters (the type that basically shoot animals that have been like tranquilized and what not) ... but that's not really his thing... though I guess you could have him go down that path and tie him even closer to his "Most Deadly Game" roots...

but regardless making him an Animal Lover misses the point of the character like if Punisher doesn't shoot anyone, or having a Deadpool that doesn't quip.

[thechase]

Kraven is Ma-Ti with the power of heart?

[Non Banjoble Tokens]

That doesn't sound like the type of villain fitting for a Tigra movie.

[Ryushinku]

It's kind of amazing how much Sony chooses to stay absolutely rooted to a mid-2000s superhero movie approach and aesthetic.

['Foretold' Joker]

Kraven the Kind, when not testing his unique set of anti-poaching skills against Spider-man come on down to his petting zoo.

[Hobby Drifter]

Morbius didn’t fail because it’s a movie based on a character most people don’t know or care about. I keep reminding people that Marvel’s first big movie hit was freaking BLADE. Not exactly an A-list, household name. But Blade looked like (and was) a pretty cool movie.

Morbius looked terrible in the trailers AND the movie itself was even worse.

You could absolutely do a cool Kraven movie if you set out to make a GOOD movie with a good script and good talent. But churning out whatever just because you’ve got the rights and maybe some Spider-Man fans might be interested is a dumb thing to do.

At minimum, Sony could have just done Kraven’s Last Hunt with Venom in place of Spider-Man.

[Feyrhausen]

Jun 22, 2022 9:14:02 GMT -5 Hobby Drifter said:

Morbius didn’t fail because it’s a movie based on a character most people don’t know or care about. I keep reminding people that Marvel’s first big movie hit was freaking BLADE. Not exactly an A-list, household name. But Blade looked like (and was) a pretty cool movie.

Morbius looked terrible in the trailers AND the movie itself was even worse.

You could absolutely do a cool Kraven movie if you set out to make a GOOD movie with a good script and good talent. But churning out whatever just because you’ve got the rights and maybe some Spider-Man fans might be interested is a dumb thing to do.

At minimum, Sony could have just done Kraven’s Last Hunt with Venom in place of Spider-Man.

Blade did have some exposure from the Spider Man animated series. Of course most of that audience were still kids and Blade was rated R.

Has Kraven or Morbius been in much of the recent animated stuff?

[aka Cthulhu]

Is the next meme gonna be "It's Kraving time?"