Thescreescore – Andrew Garfield, the celebrated actor known for his versatility and acclaimed performances, has seen his impressive streak of "Fresh" ratings on Rotten Tomatoes come to an end with his latest venture, the psychological thriller After the Hunt. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri alongside Garfield, has garnered mixed to negative reviews, breaking a run of critical and audience approval for the actor.
Garfield’s recent filmography boasts a string of successes, including his memorable return as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home, his captivating portrayal of Jonathan Larson in Tick, Tick… Boom!, and his roles in The Eyes of Tammy Faye and We Live in Time, all of which received positive scores from both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. However, After the Hunt has struggled to resonate with viewers and critics alike.
As of today, After the Hunt holds a 39% Tomatometer score based on 163 reviews, indicating a "Rotten" rating from critics. The audience score, measured by the Popcornmeter, fares similarly, with a 34% approval rating. The film also received a C- on CinemaScore, further highlighting its lackluster reception. This marks a significant departure from Garfield’s recent successes, where both the Tomatometer and Popcornmeter scores were consistently high.
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Critics have pointed to a contrived and incoherent storyline as a major weakness of After the Hunt, suggesting that even the attempts to address sociopolitical themes fall flat. The film explores issues such as the #MeToo movement, elite privilege, and generational divides, but reviewers argue that these themes are not effectively integrated into the narrative. Despite the overall negative reception, Jack Walters of thescreescore.com found the story "engaging," particularly praising Julia Roberts’ performance as the standout.
Garfield himself has acknowledged the divisive nature of After the Hunt, telling RadioTimes.com that he finds the "subjective response" to be "quite expanding and liberating." He suggests that the varying opinions become part of the story, potentially leading to growth and challenge.
Despite this setback, Garfield remains a highly sought-after actor with several exciting projects on the horizon. He is set to reunite with Claire Foy in The Magic Faraway Tree, based on the beloved Enid Blyton book. Furthermore, he will collaborate with Guadagnino again in the biographical comedy Artificial, where he will take on the role of Open AI CEO Sam Altman.
After the Hunt is currently playing in theaters, inviting audiences to form their own opinions on the film that has broken Andrew Garfield’s Rotten Tomatoes streak.
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