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An emerging journalist (Jesse Eisenberg), an experienced cameraman (Terrence Howard), and a discredited reporter (Richard Gere) find their bold plan to capture Bosnia's top war criminal quickly spiral... read more read more...ing out of control when a UN representative mistakes them for a CIA hit squad in a light-hearted thriller inspired by Scott Anderson's popular Esquire article. The Weinstein Company provides stateside distribution for a film written and directed by Richard Shepard (The Matador). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Richard Shepard

Release Date: September 14, 2007

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  • itsjustme2004
    October 14, 2010
    itsjustme2004
    This is a very well done, really exciting movie. I am starting to search out anything with Richard Gere in it, anymore. He doesn't do a ton of movies, but what he does do always proves to be of really good quality
  • LWOODS04
    March 6, 2010
    LWOODS04
    Richard Gere, Terrence Howard, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Kruger, Mark Ivanir

    DIRECTED BY: Richard Shepard

    A young journalist, a seasoned cameraman and a discredited war correspondent embark on an unauthorized mission to find the no. 1 war criminal in Bosnia; they find themselv... read morees in serious jeopardy when they are mistaken as a CIA hit squad and their target decides to come after them.

    I thought this was a really good movie. It held my attention all the way through. Entertaining with action, comedy, and some drama mixed in. Really well done. Also the fact that it's based on three journalist and most of it is on true events makes it even better. There are some very intense scenes. The things that happend in that country is both sad and sickening. The acting was good by all three leads. Their characters are very likable as well. A really good movie that should be seen.
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    November 7, 2008
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    "How can they find the world's most wanted war criminal when the C.I.A. can't? [by actually looking]"

    An emerging journalist (Jesse Eisenberg), an experienced cameraman (Terrence Howard), and a discredited reporter (Richard Gere) find their bold plan to capture Bosnia's t... read moreop war criminal quickly spiraling out of control when a UN representative mistakes them for a CIA hit squad in a light-hearted thriller inspired by Scott Anderson's popular Esquire article. The Weinstein Company provides stateside distribution for a film written and directed by Richard Shepard (The Matador).

    Review
    The Hunting Party does not cover all aspects of the complex and brutal Bosnian war of the 90s. It is obvious that such movies can't possibly cover all aspects of a war, it has to pick and choose a perspective it thinks will make a good and informative movie, and which people would want to spend money on.

    This movie is unique and it gives us something from a journalist's perspective...very ambitious journalists actually! The acting is consistent and solid throughout, and the movie is shot beautifully. There are some smart and funny lines along the way which makes the movie entertaining.

    Another good flick that respects history while never failing to provide entertainment along the way! People who liked Charlie Wilson's will enjoy this one too.
  • kpn666
    November 3, 2008
    kpn666
    Absolutely another best movie Ive seen in a while!!!

    The only reason why this is a notch above others such as "Battle in Seattle" is because of the two leads, which also happen to be two personal favorites of mine, and they were great. Gere should really become recognized as a d... read moreominant big screen figure for his quality and work. He is really a screen legend.

    This is a great original movie, something different, funny and yet deadly serious. Think of it as a real adventure in the modern day.

    Basically, join up with Gere and Howard, the best journo crew of the 90's, in a hunt for the most wanted man in Bosnia, a war criminal whom noone can seem to find... but by luck and a little digging, the team end up literally grabbing the tiger by the tail.

    The movie is narrated by Terence Howard, and starts off with a great introduction of the characters and the whole philosophy of the movie, which is about digging deep and running hard, and having a good time to boot. (well I certainly did watching this movie)

    What is great is that the movie also has underlinings of sarcasm, cynicism, a mix of humor and of course, a good amount of realism which combines into the sort of movie I would personally enjoy, characters I can connect with and a script and story which I can follow as if it were tailor made for my mind to digest.

    Its loose and funny, but the story is set and keeps on track. The music is a mix of rock and simple easy beats, which change according to the mood of each scene.

    The best way of describing this movie is like watching films like 3 Kings, Jarhead and El Salvador (which i need to buy). You have the easy going, crazy ideals and humor of 3 Kings, the cynicism and narrative style of Jarhead, the emotion and subtle drama and the horror of war from El Salvador. This is about as good as it gets when combining so many unique themes and ideas to make a really good yarn, cause in the end, this is what it really is... a really good story to lose yourself in. No mind numbing violence, no brain dead commentary and stories, just a smooth flick of a team of journalists taking a crack at the impossible.


    Simple, easy, enjoyable!


    Two thumbs up!!
  • allan913
    September 6, 2008
    allan913
    An excellent movie. A brilliant gem of a film that develops the story and characters finely. An explosive, tremendously entertaining and terifficly fun thriller. It's thrilling, frequently funny, gripping, engagging and exhilerating. A great mixture of serious drama and wicked hu... read moremor. Director, Richard Shepared crafts his most impressive work yet, by sending a message and also making it enjoyable to watch. Riveting, stunning, compelling and unforgettable. It's powerful, deeply moving, shocking, heart-pounding and breathtaking. Loads of suspense and laughs. An adreniline-pumping edge of your seat adventure from start to finish. Richard Gere and Terrence Howard are outstanding. Showing their charisma and talent that shows why they are stars in the first place. Diane Kruger is teriffic. Jesse Eisenberg is wonderful.
  • deano
    August 3, 2008
    deano
    A fine fast-paced, smart and exciting true events inspired on this explosive movie with Richard Gere and Terrence Howard.
  • bbcfloridabound
    July 11, 2008
    bbcfloridabound
    Really Enjoyed this on, maybe because I did some work in Bosnia and saw too much. But I will add this one to teh collection.
  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    February 3, 2008
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    Excellent movie! I enjoy it very much, not alot of these kind of movies are made that's why it was very good and original.
    "In war what you see, and what really happened, are sometimes two very different things." TV News reporter Simon Hunt (Richard Gere) and cameraman Duck (Ter... read morerence Howard) have worked in the world's hottest war zones: from Bosnia to Iraq, from Somalia to El Salvador. Together they have dodged bullets, filed incisive reports and collected Emmy awards. Then one terrible day in a Bosnian village everything changes. During a live broadcast on national television, Simon has a meltdown. After that, Duck is promoted and Simon just disappears. Five years later Duck returns to Sarajevo with rookie reporter Benjamin to cover the fifth anniversary of the end of the war. Simon shows up, a ghost from the past, with the promise of a world exclusive. He convinces Duck that he knows the whereabouts of Bosnia's most wanted war criminal "The Fox." Armed with only spurious information Simon, Duck and Benjamin embark on a dark and dangerous mission that takes them deep into hostile territory. It's the scoop of a lifetime but will they live to report it?
  • DrZeek
    January 30, 2008
    DrZeek
    Simon: I know where he's hiding, I know where the Fox is hiding.

    The opening text on this movie sets everything up pretty well:

    Only the most ridiculous parts of this story are true.

    The main premise of this story did actually occur. A group of journalists in Bosnia following ... read morethe war by five years, decided to go on a search for a famous war criminal. There strategy mainly consisted of them just asking around. Eventually, they were mistaken for a CIA hit squad out to get the criminal and the journalists simply played along with this in order to delve further. This eventually resulted in the involvement of top American officials getting involved.

    In this movie, Richard Gere is a washed up TV news reporter, who convinces his former partner and camera man, played by Terrance Howard, to come along on a hunt for this war criminal known as The Fox. They also bring along a rookie reporter played by Jessie Eisenberg. They get involved in some heavy situations, and we learn about Gere's character through flashbacks to see what is driving him to find the Fox.

    Director Richard Shepard, who also directed The Matador, wisely turns this into an dark comedy/adventure film, easily comparable to a movie like Three Kings. The lack of real seriousness the cast takes towards certain events provides for a nice wit for the film and keeps the idea that this movie is supposed to be fun.

    Gere continues to show that as he gets older, he seems to get better as he has with other recent movies he's been in. Howard is very good, and its nice to see that his recent rise in fame still allows him to choose quality roles. Eisenberg is okay in a way that reflects his status as a rookie compared to the seasoned journalists, although one particular scene on a bus is way off.

    The movie does a good job of keeping the entertainment aspect going, as well as handling some of the post war Bosnia aspects and showing off the locations. The end feels a bit off, but it does provide for a hilarious cameo by Dylan Baker.

    The end credits also provide a little more into what is true, although one has to remember that the truth is only a way to establish the idea for the movie, and the rest is about creating a good enough story.

    Duck: Watch the land mine.
  • YLOWBSTARDreturns
    November 5, 2007
    YLOWBSTARDreturns
    Possibly the year's most underrated film, THE HUNTING PARTY is a political thriller that blends jet-black comedy and male bonding into an engaging and gripping story. With THE HOAX and this gem, Richard Gere is on a certified role. One of the year's biggest surprises.

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Critic Reviews

J. R. Jones
December 17, 2007
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

The action plot is lousy with cliched suspense scenes of back-road executions halted at the last possible instant. Full Review

Claudia Puig
September 21, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today

...The Hunting Party still is a movie worth chasing down. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
September 21, 2007
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The Hunting Party is a complete bust, but the ways in which it fails are interesting. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
September 21, 2007
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

...it does make room for the latest, loose-screw character part in the reinvention of Gere's career. Full Review

Terry Lawson
September 21, 2007
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press

The Hunting Party has good aim, but just misses. Full Review

Ty Burr
September 21, 2007
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

When something seems too bizarre to be true, that's generally how it plays onscreen. Full Review

Nell Minow
September 21, 2007
Nell Minow, Chicago Sun-Times

As they say, the difference between movies and real life is that real life does not have to make sense. And that is what it takes to make crazy times real to us in a way that the truth cannot convey.

Steven Rea
September 21, 2007
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

...The Hunting Party derives much of its tension from watching seemingly 'normal' people doing seriously insane stuff. Full Review

Jeff Strickler
September 20, 2007
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune

On paper, there's no way that The Hunting Party should work. But onscreen, it defies the odds. Full Review

Michael Phillips
September 20, 2007
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

If the director traffics in the realm of black comedy, any attempts to win us over or encourage sympathy or empathy with the rollicking hell-raisers on screen tend to give off a bad odor. Full Review

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