After the Hunt Review: Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri Tackle Sexual Politics
Director Luca Guadagnino continues to explore desire and love's complex effects on perceptions of the world and one another through his recent films Challengers, Queer, and now After the Hunt.
Exploration of Relationships in Guadagnino’s Films
In Challengers, Guadagnino portrayed a twisted love triangle so intricate that lead actress Zendaya recommended watching the film twice to fully understand the character dynamics. Queer focused on Daniel Craig’s portrayal of a frantic, obsessive man longing for a younger individual unable to reciprocate the intensity.
After the Hunt’s Approach
After the Hunt shifts from a love triangle to a pyramid of desire marked by underlying resentment, without the urgency of a tennis championship or the psychedelic frenzy of an ayahuasca trip affecting the characters' tensions.
"After The Hunt was met with mixed to negative reviews following its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in August."
The film holds a 49% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, marking the lowest score for any film directed by Guadagnino.
Summary
Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt offers a nuanced study of longing and resentment in relationships but has received a notably mixed critical reception.
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