‘After the Hunt’ Review
Italian director Luca Guadagnino has steadily secured his place in the cultural zeitgeist, releasing four films over the past three years. At 54 years old, Guadagnino is known for crafting boldly passionate films with authentically flawed characters that add emotional depth to his stories.
Last year, he released two films: the culturally rich Challengers and the less mainstream but striking Queer. Now he returns with the crime drama After the Hunt. Though crime drama is a new genre for Guadagnino, the film maintains the core elements of his directorial identity.
The dialogue and chemistry between characters create a sense of enduring connection, as if viewers are glimpsing a moment in their ongoing lives. Guadagnino’s meticulous attention to physical details strengthens the storytelling; for example, a brief bird’s-eye view of a table with two used cups poignantly signals a disheartening event (clearer upon watching the film).
“Not everything is supposed to make you comfortable.”
One of the film’s standout features is its powerful central cast. Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield do more than merely attract attention; they embody Guadagnino’s disturbing yet raw character studies that fuel the emotional intensity of his films.
Summary
Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt combines his signature emotional complexity with a new crime drama setting, supported by a compelling cast and rich visual storytelling.
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