Review of The Hunt (2013) by Robert H — 21 Jan 2014
In a departure from his usual roles, Mads Mikkelsen gives a strong but understated performance as a man whose life is torn apart by a lie. This film takes the subject of child sexual abuse head on, and doesn't pull any punches.
Even though, Mad's Lucas is unjustly accused it doesn't matter to the parents who systematically turn him into a pariah and social outcast. It really was heartbreaking to watch. One element I did like was the minimalistic approach to scoring and naturalistic scene composition, which eliminates any pretense and lets the subject matter speak for itself rather than deliberately pushing any emotional buttons.
The audience is allowed to feel sympathy for Lucas in a way which is completely organic to the story. Overall, this is a quiet (mostly) yet powerful film which deserves to seen by everyone.
This review of The Hunt (2013) was written by Robert H on 21 Jan 2014.
The Hunt has generally received positive reviews.
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