James' Movie Blog

It seems like the whole world has gone crazy. And what better way to get rid of craziness, then go to the movies? Movies are, in my opinion, a chance to escape from the horrors of the real world, and embrace a world of fiction and make believe. Unfortunately, “The Hunt” released through Universal and Blumhouse, is not one of those movies were the chance of escapism is present. There are some moments in the film that do stand out, but the main critical problem of the movie is that it doesn't know what side to choose. The film has a loose political agenda, but it is not executed well. While “The Hunt” does deliver some solid, and decent action, as well as some good humor, it falls short on what it's trying to accomplish in the long run. The story has a group of individuals waking up in a deserted area, having no idea of where they are. Upon opening a crate, they are rewarded with weapons, not knowing on how to use them. Suddenly, shots are ringing out, and they are now b...

What's it going to be then, eh? Well, come closer, and I'll tell you. Stanley Kubrick adapted Anthony Burgess' novel “A Clockwork Orange” into a cinematic masterpiece. He did so after the tumultuous production of “2001: A Space Odyssey”, and the result is quite shocking to say the least. Words cannot simply describe what this movie is about; you have to see it to believe it. While it may stray from the original source material, and there are one or two minor setbacks, the film is excellent and shocking for the viewing audience. “A Clockwork Orange” is simply one of those films that stand the test of time and provoke controversy over its subject matter. The plot of the film is about a young hoodlum named Alex (Malcolm McDowell) who goes around the city with his gang beating up people and raping innocent women just for the fun, enjoyment and pleasure of it. Unfortunately, on one night, Alex and his gang break into a house where everything goes wrong and Alex mur...