Review of The Duellists (1977) by Ryan S — 03 Jun 2007
Ridley Scott's first feature-length film is short, intimate, and tightly focused, but his camera is already capturing sweeping vistas and a subtle but rich palette of colors. His use of light is stunning.
As always, William Hobbs provides fight choreography that is as gritty as it is authentic. The story is simple, but well-told and provocative, analyzing the senselessness of honor and the soul-consuming allure of violence.
The only noticeable weak point is the way Keith Carradine's flat American accent distracts from some of the sequences of dialogue. When he's silent, however, he's superb. To compliment the acting of Harvey Keitel is redundant.
This review of The Duellists (1977) was written by Ryan S on 03 Jun 2007.
The Duellists has generally received very positive reviews.
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