Hunter Killer

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2018


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54 %
32 % Rotten
$ 31 Million
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Positive Reviews 42
Negative reviews 63
Average Rating 2.3/5
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2.5
Neither the movie or Butler is nearly entertaining enough to distract us. Rogerebert
3.0
The story allows Marsh to logically cut back and forth to several locations, and the breaks effectively boost the storytelling style; it builds suspen .. Common Sense Media
2.0
Gerard Butlers lifeless submarine thriller is so dull that youll be praying for a geostorm to show up and blow everyone off the screen. Indie Wire
4.5
That being said, given the familiarity of its politics and action beats, theres something uniquely comforting about the central conflict in Hunter Kil .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Impressively silly even for a submarine thriller (a genre that often plunges into ponderous waters), Hunter Killer exists in a fantasy world reflectin .. Time Out
2.0
Dont invest too much: for all the military hardware, this long, loud game of Battleships will result in a terrible fudge. The Guardian
1.9
This would all be fitting were the film consistently engaging in the campy action of something like Air Force One.
2.0
Quite the contrary, Hunter Killer conjures up whiffs of entertainment value from its shameless but spirited derivativeness. Screen Daily
2.5
And its a fairly exciting one, despite being largely predictable and occasionally ridiculous. Vulture
2.0
And it has enough plot elements to fuel an armful of Tom Clancy novels but somehow manages to make none of them interesting. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
However nutty its geopolitics, Hunter Killer does its job as popcorn thriller with brisk efficiency. The New York Times
1.5
But unless someone doesnt rescue the deposed Russian president soon, the Cold War may already be underway by Russias rogue military leader. Rogerebert
3.0
This Gerard Butler vehicle could have lightened up.Considering all the ludicrous moments in Hunter Killer, I was longing for the film to lean into Rol .. IGN
2.5
Mid90s is not entirely successful and at times feels like a rough draft for something smarter, funnier and more incisive. E Film Critic
1.0
The answer has turned out to be even more of an eyebrow raiser: a submarine set action thriller that skews so strenuously pro Russian imagine Crimson .. Telegraph
3.0
As things escalate, no submarine movie cliche is left unturned, and it cant help but suffer in comparison to Crimson Tide, but this is surprisingly so ..
3.0
If that sounds like a good time then youll most likely enjoy yourself. JoBlo
1.0
And the action, when it does arrive, is quiet enough to send the most insomnia plagued of audiences to sleep. The Globe And Mail
3.0
In theory, Hunter Killer has a lot going for it, but instead, we get unintentional movie mayhem thats bound to test your patience along the way.
2.0
Its sad to think that this will probably be that fine actors screen swan song. One Guys Opinion
1.9
Its entirely too dramatically thin and lacking in real suspense to stand among the great or even middling submarine movies. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
The movie works on its own cartoonish terms.The extraction/rescue is suspenseful and the underwater combat, while not well choreographed, is exciting. ReelViews
2.0
10 1 5 / 10 Hunter Killer is trying to fill a gap, delivering a Tom Clancy style military thriller while Clancys books remain out of fashion in Hollyw .. Blu Ray
4.5
Still, director Donovan Marsh is likely to induce more gasps than eye rolls with some enthralling twists and high octane sequences. Chicago Reader
1.9
In some respects, Hunter Killer is perfectly mediocre, serviceably giving us everything we anticipate without being overtly dumb about it. Mark Reviews Movies
1.3
And although the film does contain a very small handful of effective sequences (eg Glass and company must remain whisper quiet to avoid detection), Hu .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
You couldnt wish for a better compilation of footage showing Trump at his most obnoxious. The Times
2.0
From Donovan Marsh, the director of the South African boarding school comedies Spud and Spud 2: The Madness Continues, and Gerard Butler, the former H .. The Times
3.0
Muscular direction by Donovan Marsh keeps the action tense and clipping along, compensating somewhat for a tendency of minor characters to blur togeth .. News Review
3.5
Its a rah rah, jingoistic American military thriller, and some will blast it just for that and that alone.But as such, its pretty darn entertaining. Screen It
3.0
This is a moving and surprising biopic that squeezes out every last drop of pathos from its subject matter. Independent
2.5
A militaristic B movie heavy on action but light on faux patriotic bombast The Wrap
2.5
Thanks to recent talk of ending a decades old arms treaty between the superpowers and increasing the U.S. nuclear arsenal, the premise no longer seems .. News Day
2.0
State of the art CGI keeps getting better and better at simulating reality. Film Journal
1.0
Uninvolving from start to finish, Hunter Killer is instantly forgettable. Hindustan Times
1.5
The Hunt for Red October as made by a Michael Bay wannabe who cant even rise to the level of giving a propagandistic crap. Absurd geopolitics and laug ..
4.0
Michael Nyqvist and Gerard Butler in Hunter Killer Well shot, effectively edited and with decent visual effects, the non stop action may unfold in an .. Daily Mail
3.0
But the first Goosebumps had a faintly malevolent charm that Ari Sandels film never quite recaptures. Daily Mail
1.0
As a modern action movie, however, its lumbering, predictable and sinks without trace. Flim List
2.5
Susan Grangers review of Hunter Killer (Summit Premiere/Lionsgate) Deep under the Arctic Ocean, American submarine Captain Joe Glass (Gerard Butler) i .. Susang Ranger
2.0
Its not a complete disaster, but Hunter Killer is a formulaic and bland espionage thriller with no intriguing characters or riveting narrative. Flickering Myth
4.0
Hunter Killer is the kind of movie you just have to sit back and enjoy without taking it too seriously. Book My Show
1.5
What is more entertaining is how far Butler and the others take their macho American act, tinged with Butler occasionally trying something different a .. The New Indian Express
3.0
Hunter Killer, despite its excessive running time, does provide some delight if you know what youre getting yourself into. The Film Stage
2.5
The movie that puts the so in sonar, Hunter Killer will disappoint anyone who prefers their submarine thrillers to run silent, and run deep, or who ap .. Chicago Tribune
1.5
When the coolest thing about a submarine thriller is the sight of the officers stiffly leaning forward as their vessel goes into a deep dive, you know .. Hollywood Reporter
2.5
In terms of action beats, Hunter Killer delivers, but just barely. Birth Movies Death
2.0
Back and forth, back and forth. Its meant to be tense but its like watching Pong. Standard
1.5
And let me assure you, the differences in our realities do not stop there.No, no, no. This is a world in which time and space have no meaning. Pajiba
3.0
(Photo: Summit Entertainment) Its tough to take Hunter Killer seriously, but this by the book geopolitical submarine thriller manages its stiff jaw, t .. Detroit News
1.5
Hes like the joyless Communist version of a Bond villain from the mid 60s. Variety
1.5
The submarines in the film firing missiles have more profundity than anything else put on the screen in fact one of the characters proudly proclaims t .. Firstpost
1.3
Creativity is sorely lacking in this paint by numbers production. Aisle Seat
1.5
It all makes no sense whatsoever, but Hunter Killer may possibly make your day if madcap mindless escapism is what you really need. Herald Sun
2.0
The message is wide eyed, but pandering, and the threats narrowed to such an absurd degree that the inevitable kill shot is as hollow as it is satisfy .. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
The constant agitation and bone deep respect for all things military is straight out of Clancys playbook, but theres no Jack Ryan figure to humanize i .. Now Toronto
1.3
Its a serious case of too many actors, not enough characters as everyone here seems to exist solely in terms of narrative function. Film Ink
2.5
Linda Cardellini (left) and Common in the absorbing film that mixes underwater action with a Russian military coup and high stakes debate in Washingto .. The Age
3.0
HUNTER KILLER is a serviceable action film that hits the expected notes of the subgenre of, well, the sub genre. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Ultimately, Hunter Killer may be pure fantasy, but its smartly paced, unexpectedly complex, action packed, and thoroughly satisfying.
2.0
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1.0
Hunter Killer is replete with sub TV level CGI and a lot of that thing they did in Star Trek where they had to pretend the set theyre on is shaking. Flicks
2.0
Listen, no one is going to walk into Hunter Killer expecting Tarkovsky. Stuff
3.8
Whats more, it must be said, the film offers reasonably decent payoffs to its anxiety provoking ways, which keeps it just this side of entertaining. Ar Kansas Online
2.5
HUNTER KILLER is a curiously inert attempt at an action film played out in a form reminiscent of a not quite competent industrial film rather than a t .. Killer Movie Reviews
2.5
Watch the film if you like underwater action as some of the scenes are really immersive, otherwise the film has nothing new to offer. Gerard Butler fa .. FilmFare
3.5
But this is an unexpectedly old fashioned adventure that feels like its been fired straight from a cold war missile launcher. Scmp
2.5
I swear, he pulls off feats of daring and strength and heroism that would have Captain America standing and applauding. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
The further Hunter Killer goes beneath the surface, the better off it is. Punch Drunk Critics
2.0
From Summit Entertainment, Hunter Killer is a forgettable entry in the submarine genre. Movie Web
2.0
The clunky dialogue, boring and shallow narrative, and the bad acting made this a weak Cold War sub film. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
2.5
For as dumb and mindless as Hunter Killer may be, what makes it different than other submarine focused films is the period.Its a film that takes place .. Solzy At The Movies
2.0
Really, its all about the camaraderie of real men in uniform and world peace.But the problem with this sort of Hungry Man dinner theater is that it ne .. Film Avclub
2.0
Schlock hunters wont grumble, but I for one believe Gerards better than this and deserves the chance to prove it. The Ooh Tray
1.5
Its not a good movie, but its also not boring, and parts of it are genuinely, unintentionally, funny. Lainey Gossip
3.8
Director Donovan Marsh adroitly fits them together to deliver a thriller thats consistently exciting and thoroughly preposterous. Seattle Times
1.5
State of the art CGI keeps getting better and better at simulating reality. Film Journal International ..
2.5
The last act action perks proceedings up a tad, even if it all remains stridently silly. Clclt
3.0
Sometimes, your movie needs two Gerard Butlers to be truly successful, but there can only ever be one. National Post
2.5
The idea should be suspenseful but the premise feels so quaint it might as well be framed by Cinderella like animated bluebirds. Original Cin
1.0
They provide the fun, mindless action which is amusing albeit it being mediocre and generic as hell. Rendy Reviews
1.5
Although I cant quite give Hunter Killer a recommendation, its a closer call than I thought it might be. Third Coast Review
3.5
Davis was kind enough to take a Skype call to discuss Book Week and to detail what life is like in development hell, that special place where Hollywoo .. Tiny Url
3.0
But theres also some impressive action and a storyline that, lets face it, is no more outlandish than current headlines and much more satisfying. Movie Mom
2.0
Hunter Killer is a thriller with a great cast thats completely misused and a story that could have been more.
3.1
Still, if you like this kind of movie, its not a bad use of two hours, especially as you probably shouldnt expect another movie like this any time soo .. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.5
And it so often so unintentionally silly that its actually kind of a fun watch. Ap News
2.5
If the new motion picture Hunter Killer were real life, it would merit four stars. Unfortunately, the film isnt a striking example of cinema verite bu .. Film Frenzy
2.5
While Hunter Killer bounces between serious and silly, it never quite finds a suitable place to land. Sf Examiner
3.1
It actually grows on you.The story itself offers enough sly twists to keep us from checking our watches, even if the assembled characters lack, er, ch .. Hollywood Into To
1.5
Basically, its Crimson Tide meets Lone Survivor meets Under Siege meets a Russian variation on Olympus Has Fallen, with a bit of Geostorm thrown in. Vulture
1.5
As the end of the year approaches, moviegoers can look forward to a deluge of quality films gracing screens as studios jockey for position in the comi ..
2.0
Save yourself the time, and steer clear from this illogical excuse of mainstream cinema. The Only Critic
3.1
This movie embraces its hairy old hokum so thoroughly that it creates a pretty fun contraption. Heral
1.5
A waterlogged thriller; a sopping wet excuse for Butler to grunt his way through another film that is beneath his talent. Richard Crouse
3.0
Alright, so whos still with me Anybody Look, Im not going to sit here and pretend that this convoluted narrative isnt a pile of cockamamie hullabaloo, .. Mac Guff
2.0
The dividing line on movies of this nature is thin and extremely subjective, but for me Hunter Killer is just simple headed enough to hit the spot, no .. Crooked Marquee
1.5
Even though its a little difficult to justify a two hour run time for a film with such a simple premise, its a fun ride, and you wont be bored for mos .. Parent Previews
3.0
LOUISA: LOUISA SAYS: The simple, straightforward Hunter Killer is as basic as they come, but its solid storytelling makes this mainstream military thr .. Screen Zealots
3.0
But if you like this sort of thing, and sometimes I do, its sure not boring. Aarp
2.8
Youll barely remember any of this once the credits are done rolling, and what you do remember youll probably get confused with any other film to ever .. The Gate
3.5
The wonder is that for a movie that primes itself as an underwater action flick, theres negligible marine life on display. Mid Day
3.5
Hunter Killer does follow the East West Underwater Playbook but there are some highly enjoyable touches. Caution Spoilers
2.5
Its shallowly packaged derivative entertainment, boasting passable water scenes and hand to hand action choreography thats entirely adequate. Maddwolf
1.9
One would find more enjoyment watching a plastic yellow submarine sink to the bottom of a bathtub than watching this film. 812 Film Reviews
0.5
No, hes not phoning it in per se, but hes not bringing anything to the performance that literally any other actor on the planet couldnt bring.
3.5
Surprisingly solid, despite basically being The Hunt for Red October on steroids.
3.8
While not particularly surprising in its twists, the film moves with a tense elegance that maintains its taut dramatic tension throughout. K Gun 9
2.0
If anything, Hunter Killer serves as proof that the submarine thriller as a genre has foundered among more recent studio pictures. Mediaversity Reviews
3.0
Its old fashioned, militaristic propaganda designed to stimulate testosterone production and a protective, patriotic urge. Ex Press
0.5
Hunter Killer insults the intelligence of its audience, plays into decades old politics, and wastes the talents of some solid actors. Its wholly witho .. High Def Digest
2.0
Overall, Hunter Killer as a modern action film is awkwardly predictable yet exciting in parts. Zee News India
2.5
Hunter Killer is much closer to London has Fallen, Non Stop or Battleship than The Hunt for Red October.
3.8
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2.0
The plot demands some plausibility despite how fictitious it might be, but the script and the realization seem rushed and abandoned from the very begi .. El Mundo (Spain)
2.0
If I had to say something nice about Hunter Killer and it took me a while it would have to focus on the effects.A heart pounding sequence that emulate ..
1.5
More invested in setting up nonsensical action sequences and genre specific pro America Oohrah than constructing a story that makes a lick of sense. This is Film
3.0
Beautiful Boy may be the saddest film of the year, but it is an essential watch...an eye opening exploration of what true love really means when its a .. AXS.com
2.0
This is the most boring and generic action movie Ive seen in a while. Vanguardia (Mexico)
3.0
Given the big sized manliness on show, thats no surprise; Hunter Killer is a beefy Tom Clancy type thriller that takes no prisoners. film-authority.com
2.0
The clunky dialogue, boring and shallow narrative, and the bad acting made this a weak Cold War sub film. Sover
4.5
As Wallace put it, the old axiom alone and unafraid isnt appropriate for submarine commanders. Popular Mechanics
1.5
Dont think for a second that I dont recognize Hunter Killer for the nearly uninterrupted series of clichs that it is. Yet ... it can be quite engaging .. Critics at Large
1.0
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