Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Ketrivie It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

BlueFairyBlog Like Kirby Dick's previous documentary "The Invisible War," this is a film about cases of sexual assault being covered up by an institution. That previous film was about rape in the military, and this film deals with it in the college system. Focusing on the many cases of women who report and are then demonized for it, "The Hunting Ground," shows the predatory relationship between universities and perpetrators of sexual assault.The original song "Til It Happens to You," by Lady Gaga was nominated for Best Original Song, which it flat out should have won. If you watched the performance at the Oscars in February, then I am sure you agree with me. No matter how good that whiny Sam Smith song was, it cannot compare to the grace and raw animal allure that is Lady Gaga. Pairing the soul eviscerating song with the equally heartbreaking documentary made for an emotional performance and deeply evocative film watching experience.The documentary looks at the issues of college rape in a number of ways. It covers student athlete's entitlement, the system of fraternities and how their generational cooperation in the university system lends them bulletproof armor, and how women are advocating for other survivors through Title IX. Really, what it comes down to is money. The universities don't want to be accountable for rape, because they don't want people to think rape is rampant on their campuses. They need endowments, donations from alumni, endorsements from multiple sources because of their athletic departments, and to protect themselves against lawsuits from people convicted of sexual assault on campus.While survivors of rape already have a difficult time through reporting, going to trial, and having their reputations and image somehow tainted, survivors on college campuses face all these issues, and the bias of their universities. They sometimes have to leave school, face serious backlash if they go against their universities, and battle severe mental health issues, sometimes leading to suicide. If you don't understand the problems of women being sexually assaulted in this country, this is yet another film that gives voices to those who aren't taken seriously, aren't heard in the realm of the almighty university system. Don't cry for them, but stand with them in solidarity, because they are much stronger than you will ever understand.

tenshi_ippikiookami It is as easy as that. You have to watch this film. Everyone should watch it and then have a conversation of why this may be happening."The Hunting Ground" is a documentary about rape crimes in US colleges and how many of these stories get covered up for different reasons, including prestige, money or influence. It brings many of the victims and victims' families stories to the light, and a chance for them to be heard.Even if it dedicates a fair amount of time to the "work" of the universities and the system in keeping these rapes silenced, this is not just a documentary on the reasons behind the cover-ups, but much more. It is the story of the victims and of how some of them have gotten together to try to stop the culture that protects the attackers from being persecuted.The filmmakers do a very good job in explaining the situation and in giving all the victims a fair amount of time. The stories are balanced and all the factors are easily explained so the viewer can understand how it is these rapes are being, in the majority of cases, just plain ignored.As said in the summary, this is one of those movies that everyone should watch.

Sparrowhawk This is an excellent documentary on a very disturbing topic. How disturbing? Well, read the other reviews. The majority of them are by Men's Rights guys waving the red herring flag of ONE case mentioned in the movie. It's the only thing they've got to try and discredit this film. Pretty sad that a bunch of grown men feel they have to crowd onto this site and post sad little rants, clutching their stones because OMG WOMINZ MITE GET RIGHTZ!!!!! Don't pay any attention to them. This is an important film that should be seen by as many people as possible, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE. You're better than those panicked little toddlers.

tjgoalie13 The Hunting Ground is a really good documentary, that reveals an epidemic in America, one that is still argued about and ignored. The film is often powerful, often real, and often beyond belief. The Hunting Ground is good, but not great because it tells a crucial and relevant story, it handles its subject matter respectfully and powerfully, but it contains a few plot lines that feel detached from the story being told. That being said the film is still worth watching, especially if you're about to enter college, or have children about to enter college.The Hunting Ground tells the important story of how college's around the country are participating in an unbelievable rape culture in order to keep their images clean. The film begins with, and mostly follows Andrea Pino and Annie Clark on their journey to fight rape culture. The film is powerful, and at times scary because it often shows examples of this, that only help to showcase its message, and put the audience in perspective of what we allow to happen right under our noses.The film uses many interviews, which are at times hard to watch, but are also important for understanding the problem director, Kirby Dick, is trying to show. The film's tone is one that is tense, and unsettling, sometimes even feeling like a horror film with its use of music. The film also uses humor to help show the ignorance of our culture, for instance there is a moment in the film when a large group of college men gather together chanting "no means yes, yes means anal!" Many colleges will probably detest this film, as right or wrong the film portrays colleges as the main antagonist, however there is factual basis for why they do this.The film does have a few flaws, such as it's bias being more obvious or present than it should be. By that I mean the film would have been more powerful, and more engrossing if the audience were shown that the colleges have a reason for being the way they are, they aren't evil organizations. Also some of the interviews, as powerful and relevant as they may be, feel detached from the story of Andrea and Annie, which makes the story seem a little too unfocused. Because of this I also found myself occasionally wondering where the film was going, and when it would end.In the end Kirby's reasons for having these flaws is understandable, as he's trying to cover a topic too large for one film, especially a film that is only an hour and a half. The stories and interviews in this film are powerful, and the film ambitiously attacks a cultural epidemic that does need to be changed. Dick's message comes at a time when society is even more unstable, and changing hopefully lots of people see movies like this and are inspired to act.