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Hippo Film “Hungry” Flops With 2/5 Review

8/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Director James Nunn releases the hippo-centered film “Hungry.”
The 92-minute movie screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Reviewer Hunter King rates “Hungry” 2 out of 5 stars.
King praises Madison Davenport’s performance as a cast highlight.
He describes the film as a fun watch for friends, not an awards contender.

History

Historical Context

Chris Noonan’s 1995 film *Babe*, released by Universal Pictures, earned $254 million worldwide and won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects among seven nominations, proving animal-centered stories could succeed commercially. That breakthrough encouraged studios to fund similar projects, a trend echoed today as James Nunn’s wildlife drama *Hungry* opens at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

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Story summary

Director James Nunn releases the hippo-centered film “Hungry.”
The 92-minute movie screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Reviewer Hunter King rates “Hungry” 2 out of 5 stars.
King praises Madison Davenport’s performance as a cast highlight.
He describes the film as a fun watch for friends, not an awards contender.

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