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The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 6/08

6/08: All of my life, I've always hated hunters who kill animals for either sport or food.

It makes no sense. I thought their positions should be switched to see how the hunters feel about that. Hence, I didn't know a film existed until now. Far ahead of its time, The Most Dangerous Game is fascinating but feels too simplistic. Even the boat at the beginning looks fake, but I like the fact that the movie is only one hour long.

The acting is excellent with Joel McCrea and Leslie Banks who's a treat as Count Zaroff. However, I question the need for Eve to go along with Rainsford on the trip. She takes away the attention and undermines the buildup of suspense during the chase.

As for the finale, I'll like to see Count Zaroff winning for the sake of morality. The best part is when Rainsford climbed up the tree as he's being hunted by the dogs and said, "Those animals I cornered...now, I know how they felt."

All in all, The Most Dangerous Game is unique.

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