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      The Last Duel

      2021, History/Drama, 2h 33m

      287 Reviews 1,000+ Verified Ratings

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      The Last Duel's critique of systemic misogyny isn't as effective as it might have been, but it remains a well-acted and thought-provoking drama infused with epic grandeur. Read critic reviews

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      If you don't mind its somewhat repetitive story structure, The Last Duel is an exciting, well-acted period drama that leaves you with plenty to think about. Read audience reviews

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      The Last Duel is a cinematic and thought-provoking drama set in the midst of the Hundred Years War that explores the ubiquitous power of men, the frailty of justice and the strength and courage of one woman willing to stand alone in the service of truth. Based on actual events, the film unravels long-held assumptions about France's last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two friends turned bitter rivals. Carrouges is a respected knight known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield. Le Gris is a Norman squire whose intelligence and eloquence make him one of the most admired nobles in court. When Carrouges' wife, Marguerite, is viciously assaulted by Le Gris, a charge he denies, she refuses to stay silent, stepping forward to accuse her attacker, an act of bravery and defiance that puts her life in jeopardy. The ensuing trial by combat, a grueling duel to the death, places the fate of all three in God's hands.

      • Rating: R (Sexual Assault|Language|Sexual Content|Some Graphic Nudity|Strong Violence)

      • Genre: History, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Ridley Scott

      • Producer: Ridley Scott, Kevin J. Walsh, Jennifer Fox, Nicole Holofcener

      • Writer: Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $10.8M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: 20th Century Studios

      • Production Co: TSG Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Scott Free Productions, Pearl Street Films

      • Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

      Cast & Crew

      Matt Damon

      Matt Damon

      Jean de Carrouges

      Adam Driver

      Adam Driver

      Jacques LeGris

      Jodie Comer

      Jodie Comer

      Marguerite de Carrouges

      Ben Affleck

      Ben Affleck

      Count Pierre d'Alençon

      Marton Csokas

      Marton Csokas

      Crespin

      Harriet Walter

      Harriet Walter

      Nicole de Buchard

      Nathaniel Parker

      Nathaniel Parker

      Sir Robert D'Thibouville

      Alex Lawther

      Alex Lawther

      King Charles VI

      Clare Dunne

      Clare Dunne

      Celia

      Ridley Scott

      Ridley Scott

      Director

      Nicole Holofcener

      Nicole Holofcener

      Screenwriter

      Ben Affleck

      Ben Affleck

      Screenwriter

      Matt Damon

      Matt Damon

      Screenwriter

      Ridley Scott

      Ridley Scott

      Producer

      Kevin J. Walsh

      Kevin J. Walsh

      Producer

      Jennifer Fox

      Jennifer Fox

      Producer

      Nicole Holofcener

      Nicole Holofcener

      Producer

      Matt Damon

      Matt Damon

      Executive Producer

      Ben Affleck

      Ben Affleck

      Executive Producer

      Madison Ainley

      Madison Ainley

      Executive Producer

      Kevin Halloran

      Kevin Halloran

      Executive Producer

      Drew Vinton

      Drew Vinton

      Executive Producer

      Dariusz Wolski

      Dariusz Wolski

      Cinematographer

      Claire Simpson

      Claire Simpson

      Film Editing

      Harry Gregson-Williams

      Harry Gregson-Williams

      Original Music

      Arthur Max

      Arthur Max

      Production Design

      Loïc Chavanon

      Loïc Chavanon

      Art Director

      Judy Farr

      Judy Farr

      Set Decoration

      Janty Yates

      Janty Yates

      Costume Design

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      Critic Reviews for The Last Duel

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      Audience Reviews for The Last Duel

      • Dec 05, 2021
        The opening of The Last Duel harkens back to the first scene of one of my favorite movies of all time, Gladiator. We see two opposing armies face off on a dreary battlefield as a decapitated head signals the beginning of the end. Other than the fact that both movies are about a "protagonist" seeking revenge and redemption for a despicable act, the character and morale compasses of the male "heroes" couldn't be more different. Ultimately, it's about three different perspectives of the same events. More importantly, it's three points of view of the depiction of rape, a crime as heinous as murder, and a topic that modern filmmakers continue to try and fail to handle deftly (Last Night in Soho being the most recent example of a terrible portrayal). I've said this before and I'll say it again: as a Gen X male, I am not qualified to properly analyze or discuss this subject in detail. Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Judie Comer and Ben Affleck all put in excellent performances, but the standout by far is Comer. The only reason I kept watching Killing Eve as continued to spiral into mediocrity was for Judie Comer's quirky and charismatic assassin. She was also one of the best things about Free Guy. I think I could watch her painting a wall just to see how she subtly conveys emotion – the slight uplift of the corner of her mouth as she expresses amusement. But she displays a full range of emotions here, making you feel like more than a passive observer to the heinous act that is inflected upon her. The actual scene of the "last duel" is as brutal and visceral as it should be. And I have to admire Ridley Scott for his career stamina. At 84, he doesn't shy away from a difficult subject matter, and while everybody has been sheltering-at-home for the last 1.5 years, he' released two award-season contenders. He apparently took Dylan Thomas's poem to heart: "Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.(x)
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      • Oct 17, 2021
        Initially I wished the movie embraced a little more more ambiguity however that would likely rob the titular duel of its incredible tension and high stakes. Performances are good all around and I love that the whole thing is a total bummer.
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