After the Hunt Review: Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri Dive Into Sexual Politics
Director Luca Guadagnino continues his intense exploration of desire and love with After the Hunt, following his previous films Challengers and Queer. Each project unpacks how these powerful emotions distort perceptions of the world and relationships.
In Challengers, Guadagnino depicted a complex love triangle so intricate that Zendaya, the lead, recommended viewers watch the film twice to fully grasp the characters' dynamics. Queer focused on Daniel Craig’s character, who becomes obsessively infatuated with a younger man unable to reciprocate the intensity.
After the Hunt shifts the dynamic from a simple love triangle to a layered pyramid of longing mixed with resentment, creating a tense atmosphere without the frantic backdrop of competitive sports or psychedelic experiences seen in Guadagnino’s earlier works.
"After The Hunt was met with mixed to negative reviews after its premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in August."
The film holds a 49% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, marking it as the lowest-rated film in Guadagnino’s directing career.
Cast Highlights
- Julia Roberts
- Andrew Garfield
- Ayo Edebiri
Summary
Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt offers a tense, layered portrayal of desire and resentment, though it has polarized critics and audiences alike.
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