
The Hunter
1980, Crime/Drama, 1h 37m
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Ralph "Papa" Thorson
Ritchie Blumenthal
Dotty
Tommy Price

Sheriff Strong
Spota
Critic Reviews for The Hunter
All Critics (12) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (6)
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October 29, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
The Hunter bears all the marks of a tailor-made "star vehicle," one of those awful movies catering to a star's ego and image.
October 23, 2004 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review… -
There's a messy accumulation of scenes, effects, and resources that seem like an overview of Steve McQueen's previous films. [Full Review in Spanish]
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October 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Memorable.
June 11, 2008 | Rating: 4/5 -
For some reason, director Buzz Kulik attempts to slow the pace of the film down to match McQueen's dazed shuffling.
February 15, 2008 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Hunter
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Dec 07, 2009There are only three reasons I gave the Hunter two stars. First, it was Steve McQueen's last film and he is very good in it. Second, Eli Wallach is in it and Eli makes any movie better (except The Holiday). Lastly, Steve McQueen drives a Trans-Am. Other than those three things this film is horrible. Directing, writing, acting. It all sucks except those three things. McQueen is a bounty hunter that can apparently go around driving into things, blowing stuff up, and causing mayhem. And he's not even a cop. Where the hell do I sign up? I want to blow up a chemistry classroom, too. Levar Burton shows up- he's wanted for selling old books without covers as a side line to Reading Rainbow. Enough of that crap, let's talk about McQueen and the T/A. Sadly, a plot to the story is that his character is a bad driver, but the sad part is that McQueen drives a Trans-Am badly better than most people drive normally. Of course it gets blown to hell, but it's a good ten minutes. Seriously, I can only recommend this for McQueen. It's sad that the guy in the movie that's actually dying is the only actor in the movie that isn't dying on screen. McQueen, Wallach, and Trans-Am are awesome. The rest of this is shit.Chris G Super Reviewer
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Oct 24, 2009Not a bad movie at allBrody M Super Reviewer
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Oct 07, 2007Steve McQueen's final film as bounty hunter 'Papa' ThorsenIda K Super Reviewer
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Mar 12, 2007An uneven action film that focuses on a modern-day bounty hunter. Steve McQueen made a good final performance as a real-life troubleshooter Ralph "Papa" Thorson. Though old and a bit awkward, Thorson leads - at least on screen - a dangerous, action-filled life.Dean M Super Reviewer
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