Review of The Duelist (2005) by Adrian L — 06 May 2012

The ending took my breath away when I have to say when it wasn't breathtaking it was funny lol.

This review of The Duelist (2005) was written by Adrian L on 06 May 2012.

The Duelist has generally received positive reviews.

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I love this movie!! the fighting scenes were done so elegantly~ my only complaint is that Kang Dong-Won dies without telling his name…

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By Cass C (8) on 29 Jul 2007

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By Elle W (15) on 20 Jun 2007

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By Rafael B (196) on 20 Mar 2008

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By Aya C (8) on 18 Feb 2010

Korean Masterpiece. This is not a movie to understand.. Its like understanding an abstract painting. Beautiful film…

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By Adrienne A (7) on 13 Jun 2007

This was a fantastic movie that is very abstract. Kong Dong-won looked beautiful in the movie. I loved every second of it, including the soundtrack…

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By Charisse F (3) on 09 Dec 2007

Here's another ha ji won film.. I love their swordplays!!! they don't look like they're fighting, it's more like dancing, really…

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By Irwin C (2) on 09 Dec 2007

Difficult movie to rate. Cinematically and visually stunning. Unique martial arts choreography…

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By Konrad R (200) on 24 Jul 2008

As beautiful as this movie was... I really didn't like it. There was too much melodrama and not enough WOW…

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By Scott S (1,964) on 08 Mar 2009

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