Review of The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) by Dann M — 21 Mar 2017
Marketed as a prequel (though it really isn't), The Huntsman: Winter's War is an action-packed fantasy adventure. It begins as an origin story, telling of how Eric was recruited and trained to be a huntsman for Freya, the queen of the north, but then it jumps forward several years to Queen Snow White tasking him with recovering Ravenna's magic mirror (which has been stolen) and taking it to a sanctuary where it's evil magic can be contained; but little does he know, Freya has learned of the mirror and wants its power for herself.
Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, and Charlize Theron lead the cast and give strong performances. However, the storytelling is so trite and predictable that there's no real mystery or suspense.
Still, the action is exciting and there's some fun comedy with the dwarves. While The Huntsman: Winter's War is a bit of a mess, it's entertaining and a step up from the previous film.
This review of The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) was written by Dann M on 21 Mar 2017.
The Huntsman: Winter's War has generally received mixed reviews.
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