I'm just glad it's getting a theatrical release-- I remember when it was originally pulled, it seemed to have a lot to do with people on the "Right" of the political spectrum being very upset with its supposed subject-matter:

That a bunch of "conservative" folks were going to wake up on some Eastern European estate and be hunted down and killed like animals. Never-mind that most likely-- if this really is the plot --that the "hunted" will find ways to outsmart their captors and instead end up killing many of THEM.

This just goes to show that folks on the "Right" can be just as much "snowflakes" as those on the "Left".

(I'm an Independent, myself, and, writing as I am from the United States, I find plenty to be upset about from BOTH of our major political parties)

On another note, I was disappointed when this film was initially delayed, because it did appear to be taking some risks creatively, and nowadays, it seems increasingly difficult to release such films-- specifically, films where there might not be a clear moral message and where characters on all sides are portrayed as being not especially wholesome. There used to be tons of movies following non-formulaic ethical paths released following the collapse of the regular studio system in the 1950s-- reaching a crescendo of violence in the 1970s --but as I said, the studios seem to be getting more and more risk-averse nowadays.

Who knows; maybe I'll hate "The Hunt"; I'm just glad it's getting a regular release and I'll definitely try to check it out.

Agreed. People dont seem to realize that this seems to be purely satirical. One thing I cant stand is hypocrites. People on the Left cried over Joker being to violent and would lead young males to revolt and kill and all the other bullshit. Than people on the Right cried about this, leading people to celebrate hunting down people on the Right and violence. Both bullshit and stupid. Im glad this is getting a release finally.

Well said, OddRob!

Funny you should mention Joker, as I thought that was another film that was trying to go outside the lines.

@northcoast said:

I'm just glad it's getting a theatrical release-- I remember when it was originally pulled, it seemed to have a lot to do with people on the "Right" of the political spectrum being very upset with its supposed subject-matter:

That a bunch of "conservative" folks were going to wake up on some Eastern European estate and be hunted down and killed like animals. Never-mind that most likely-- if this really is the plot --that the "hunted" will find ways to outsmart their captors and instead end up killing many of THEM.

This just goes to show that folks on the "Right" can be just as much "snowflakes" as those on the "Left".

(I'm an Independent, myself, and, writing as I am from the United States, I find plenty to be upset about from BOTH of our major political parties)

Yes, a lack of tolerance seems to be very much the fashion of today along with an obsession with trying to control everyone else.

You may have SJWs on the one side but you have Trumplings on the other. Both at complete extremes while there is this bizarre, mistaken belief that you have to be one or the other.

And the reason that Trump and the Right have so many supporters today is because many people seem to believe that in order to express your disapproval of extreme PC culture you have to leap over to the Right and hail and pledge full support to Trump and Brexit because they are icons against said PC culture. Yet this means taking up many political stances that are completely unrelated.

I really don't understand why people need to do this. They seem to say to themselves "Political Corectness is getting out of hand, therefore I'm going to go over here and support low taxes for the rich and privatization". Those things have absolutely nothing to do with each other.

While many liberals take up these crazy, patronizing PC ideals because they think they have to because they come under the Liberal banner.

I don't understand why people just can't have a variety of opinions on different things, rather than taking up a collection of opinions as a set that correspond to one side or the other.

One of the many unwanted results is that a lot of films like The Hunt don't even get made for fear of upsetting everyone.

JustinJackFlash--

I'd up-vote your reply twenty times if I could.

In the U.S., our first President, George Washington, is a Founding Father politicians from both sides like to point to as someone to emulate (minus the very big and obvious flaw that he was a slaveholder); HOWEVER, he himself was against the concept of political parties, and was not officially a member of one (you'll sometimes see history books refer to him as a "Federalist", but that's only because historians like to classify things).

People should just run on a platform of things they'd like to do, rather than make it into some kind of social requirement that you must believe in every single thing a political party believes if you support one candidate or another. Most people in real life are more nuanced and complicated than that; and I think this emphasis on party loyalty has made our society-- both in the U.S. and in other countries, such as, like you mentioned, the U.K. and Brexit --more polarized than it needs to be.

And when fear of offending someone begins to squelch artistic endeavor-- such as with this film, The Hunt --we're all the worse off for it.

Again, maybe this movie won't be good after all; but let people create, and the larger society to see and experience, and then we can all have a tolerant debate with the potential for us all to leave enriched.

@northcoast said:

JustinJackFlash--

I'd up-vote your reply twenty times if I could.

In the U.S., our first President, George Washington, is a Founding Father politicians from both sides like to point to as someone to emulate (minus the very big and obvious flaw that he was a slaveholder); HOWEVER, he himself was against the concept of political parties, and was not officially a member of one (you'll sometimes see history books refer to him as a "Federalist", but that's only because historians like to classify things).

People should just run on a platform of things they'd like to do, rather than make it into some kind of social requirement that you must believe in every single thing a political party believes if you support one candidate or another. Most people in real life are more nuanced and complicated than that; and I think this emphasis on party loyalty has made our society-- both in the U.S. and in other countries, such as, like you mentioned, the U.K. and Brexit --more polarized than it needs to be.

And when fear of offending someone begins to squelch artistic endeavor-- such as with this film, The Hunt --we're all the worse off for it.

Again, maybe this movie won't be good after all; but let people create, and the larger society to see and experience, and then we can all have a tolerant debate with the potential for us all to leave enriched.

Haha, thanks, dude. Obviously I agree with all you said. Especially the last sentence. If we can all listen to each other instead of attack and accuse then we will be much closer to solving many of societies problems.

And when it comes to art, one way it's being effected is that characters are written how they are meant to be instead of how they actually are. And you can't hold a mirror up to society if you do that. Art cannot be true.

I wouldn't say this is art or a social message just the latest version of an old story made for today's audiences. Gratuitous violence under the guise of politics. Both sides can get together and see what they want in it.

So I just got back from seeing this film today. It was showing in a multiplex, which had just a few people in it, probably because most of my state is in lock-down because of the virus; in my particular theater, I was the only person in there . . . so I suppose you could say it was a private showing!

As for the movie, it was definitely playing up the dark humor of its subject matter, and, though people on the "Right" of the political spectrum were upset prior to its planned release in late 2019-- leading to its release being delayed until now-- the film quite obviously satirizes both conservatives AND liberals.

It was an entertaining movie, I laughed out loud a number of times, and I'd give it a 6 out of 10. Be warned, however-- as might be expected in a film like this, it is graphically gory.

@northcoast said:

So I just got back from seeing this film today. It was showing in a multiplex, which had just a few people in it, probably because most of my state is in lock-down because of the virus; in my particular theater, I was the only person in there . . . so I suppose you could say it was a private showing!

As for the movie, it was definitely playing up the dark humor of its subject matter, and, though people on the "Right" of the political spectrum were upset prior to its planned release in late 2019-- leading to its release being delayed until now-- the film quite obviously satirizes both conservatives AND liberals.

It was an entertaining movie, I laughed out loud a number of times, and I'd give it a 6 out of 10. Be warned, however-- as might be expected in a film like this, it is graphically gory.

Cool, I'm looking forward to this now. I don't believe the negative reviews at all. You never can in these rare cases when a balanced perspective of the culture wars is concerned. Your description sounds like exactly what I expected of it. Your 6 out of 10 will probably be more of an 8 out of 10 for me.

I watched this today. It's pretty entertaining and Betty Gilpin is a rock star.

Just saw it and also enjoyed it. It does a good job of pointing out the negatives from both sides of the aisle, but I actually felt a stronger hit to progressive/liberals, which is ironic given the early conservative backlash last year without them even seeing it first (i.e. if they watched it they'd probably be almost supportive, given the outcome of the story). Agreed with everyone in this thread. The ever-increasing extremism and divisiveness is snowballing (pun intended) in a kind of feedback loop. As odd as it seems, i'm hoping the current COVID-19 situation throws a wrench in the trend and things will start to swing the other way before all-out civil war results. My logical side tells me most likely not, that it'll just delay the inevitable. More movies with this kind of smart commentary that shines a light on multiple perspectives is needed.

@warrior-poet said:

Just saw it and also enjoyed it. It does a good job of pointing out the negatives from both sides of the aisle, but I actually felt a stronger hit to progressive/liberals,

I think that's fair considering it's been conservatives that get the criticism in movies/tv shows/music the vast majority of the time. And I say that from the perspective of someone who is definitely not a conservative. I do think they should have their side of things portrayed in film too.

That said, when it comes to the argument against extreme PC culture, I don't think that is a conservative notion. It's become associated with conservatives. But I don't think it should be, as many people at different points on the political spectrum find fault with extreme political correctness.

The ever-increasing extremism and divisiveness is snowballing (pun intended) in a kind of feedback loop. As odd as it seems, i'm hoping the current COVID-19 situation throws a wrench in the trend and things will start to swing the other way before all-out civil war results.

Haha, the situation is ridiculous but I don't think it'll ever get as far as civil war. To be honest I think things have already peaked and the tide is already turning as this film proves. You wouldn't be allowed to make a film like this a year ago. Celebrities like Todd Phillips are making necessary comments that they would have been slaughtered for not long ago and surviving with flourishing careers. The Game of Thrones prequel was cancelled because (allegedly) the studio suits deemed it too woke.

Snowflake culture is a dying fad that people will look back on and laugh at. And when it's gone these people will learn that everyone does in fact know how to treat each other with respect without being patronized to.

Can only agree! Yeah the civil war was an exaggeration and more of an allegorical statement, and you're right there are signs of it reversing already, including Dave Chappelle's Netflix special, Ricky Gervais finally getting fed up enough to call out the nonsense in his Golden Globes speech, Adam Carolla's comments, etc. So there are signs of hope. It's interesting as well as logical as to why it's starting in the comedy community. PC culture is directly impacting their livelihoods. As some of these younglings grow up hopefully they'll also wise up, and become genuinely "woke" (as opposed to the misguided conception currently associated with the annoying and grammatically incorrect word).

They'll have to somehow accomplish that, however, despite certain ideological biased media outlets spouting nonsense on a daily basis and ginning up conspiracy theories that foster only negative social interaction.

@warrior-poet said:

Can only agree! Yeah the civil war was an exaggeration and more of an allegorical statement, and you're right there are signs of it reversing already, including Dave Chappelle's Netflix special, Ricky Gervais finally getting fed up enough to call out the nonsense in his Golden Globes speech, Adam Carolla's comments, etc. So there are signs of hope. It's interesting as well as logical as to why it's starting in the comedy community. PC culture is directly impacting their livelihoods.

That's a good point, it is effecting their livelihoods a lot more, I didn't think about that. If you haven't already seen it I recommend you check out Bill Burr: Paper Tiger (also on Netflix). I'd never heard of him before but I was crying tears of laughter at this and I think his is the funniest and cleverest tackling of extreme PC culture so far.

@OddRob said:

Funny how they got cancelled and now they are releasing during a election year. Wonder if both the left and the right are going to get it good in this film.

The Hunt

It's more favorable to conservatives.