Agreed. It was all blown out of proportion. I'd even venture to say that the (ridiculous) negative publicity led to a higher number of casual moviegoers going to see it/rent it because they were curious. The Hunt is a fine movie, but I really think it is and will be remembered for the political outrage surrounding its release.
I love that one. I really should give it a re-watch sometime soon but I'm always afraid that films I loved on the first watch won't elicit the same feelings on a re-watch.