The Hunter
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Ben Johnson, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton, Steve McQueen Director: Buzz Kulik Brand: MCQUEEN,STEVE Cinematographer: Fred J. Koenekamp Producer: Mort Engelberg Writer: Christopher Keane Writer: John Rester Zodrow Writer: Peter Hyams Writer: Ralph Thorson Writer: Ted Leighton DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Picture Format: 1.85:1 Running Time: 97 minutes DVD Release Date: 2001-08-14 Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Studio: Paramount Pictures |
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Movie Reviews of The Hunter
Movie Review: Not the best ending for McQueen's career.
Summary: 2 Stars
Steve McQueen plays Papa Thorson a man who lives in the past with the motto "New things are no Good." Papa's a bounty hunter who relies on a law from the late1800's that allows anyone to capture those who jump bail (by almost any means necessary).Most of the movie shows Papa tracking down and capturing criminals. There are some wacky chase scenes -- one involving a Trans Am and a Harvester in a corn field - but most the action is mundane especially compared to McQueen's other films.
The movie would have benefited greatly with better effects (explosions, etc), some one liners and stronger characterization. The ending is somewhat sentimental and cheesy. The film is based on a true story - which probably could have used some embellishment. McQueen gives a pretty good performance and it's fun to see Levar Burton in one of his earlier roles. Recommended for hard-core McQueen fans only.