The Hunt 2020 Review
★★★★☆ (4/5) The Hunt is loud, messy, and occasionally gratuitous. But it is also the sharpest political satire of the Trump era. Betty Gilpin gives a star-making performance, and the film’s refusal to coddle any political tribe makes it a refreshing, dangerous, and hilarious ride. Just don’t expect to feel good about yourself afterward. Search Intent for "The Hunt 2020": Whether you are looking for a plot summary, an explanation of the political controversy, a review of Betty Gilpin’s performance, or a deeper analysis of the satire, this guide covers everything you need to know about the most underestimated thriller of 2020.
The "Manor Hill" elites are caricatures of the worst impulses of the woke left. They speak in condescending jargon about intersectionality while torturing people. They quote George Orwell while acting like animals. The film's most famous line – delivered by a villain (Hilary Swank) explaining why she hunts the "deplorables" – is: "You are not a decency. You are a liability." The Hunt 2020
Critics who dismissed it as "edgelord nonsense" missed the point. Zobel and Cuse are not endorsing violence. They are pointing out that the language of "punching Nazis" on the left and "owning the libs" on the right are two sides of the same dehumanizing coin. ★★★★☆ (4/5) The Hunt is loud, messy, and