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Zachary George Najarian-Najafi

30May12

It had an interesting premise, but in execution it doesn't really work. It just kind of meanders along, and every now and again there's a beautiful shot, but I never felt much dramatic tension. Everything just happened and whether these characters survived or not meant very little to me.

G.W. Elmer

24May12

Those last couple of shots. Amazing.

Michael Convery

2Feb12

This a beautiful and detailed film, but something is holding it back. It gets a little lost in the spectacle of a historical costume drama and forgets how much potential the characters have. It could have been set in its final years and cemented D'Hubert's character in older life, and then his past with Feraud could have been shown through flashbacks or other means. But perhaps that's more of a plot for theater.

Whiggles

26Jan12

Interesting if repetitive feature debut by Ridley Scott. Much of the skill for directing action is already apparent here, although admittedly in a somewhat less refined form.

Man6

23Jan12

So many duels.

pijs

20Jan12

Dont know why should i compare this movie with Barry Lyndon?! I mean this is best of R. Scott ( with maybe Blade Runner) storry is deep and camera is so briliant. Realy Romanticism experience:p

Rui Tenreiro

23Dec11

The wardrobe was good but the plot & directing was pretty bad. To 'make Barry Lyndon' you need to know what you're doing. The narrator, conveying passage of time, unlike in Barry Lyndon, had little purpose and was there mostly for stylistic reasons. Stylistic, stylistic, I want a story instead. This was more like Pride & Prejudice with Keira Knightley (but for men?) minus the love and with neverending duelling.

Sancar Seckiner

17Aug11

http://www.allrovi.com/movies/movie/the-duellists-v14939

Ryan H.

11Apr11

A poor man's BARRY LYNDON. But, in truth, a poor man's BARRY LYNDON is much more valuable than a great many films.

Graeme Higginson

30Jul11

The truth. The Duellists is a very good film nonetheless.

Miasma

15Mar11

OK. I'm sure it's been said before. but. BARRY LYNDON, ANYONE?!?!?!??!?!?!? So blatant, and came out two years after. Even cast 'Nora Brady.' Not that it isn't rather exquisite in its own ways.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

2Feb11

I remember this film rather well, perhaps I should watch this today.

Rolph90

7Nov10

Enjoyed looking at harvey keitel look pissed off for 2 hours

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HeadGEAR

30Jul10

The attention to detail in this film is amazing.

Umberto L.

24Jun10

John Isner and Nicolas Mahut's favourite film, I guess...

Nosada

26May10

9/10

Alex

11May10

The Duellists is a very good movie, one of the reasons being it has not aged a second since its release. I watched it recently with the same delight as the first time, which was close to its release in the late 70's. Truly a masterpiece, particularly for those with an interest in the Napoleon episode.

Elettric_Blue

25Apr10

only the photo says it all

John

10Dec09

Probably my 2 favorite Ridley Scott flick. It's a beautiful looking film with some great performances

Vincente Oristivar

8Dec09

Ridley first film reminds me of Kubricks Barry Lyndon, great lighting n locations, a real jem ...

L.A.™

12Aug09

Scott's feature film boasts fine performances by Carradine and a hilarious Keitel in top form. Great imagery and costumes set this film apart from many others. Heavily influenced by Kubrick's Barry Lyndon it also carries many of Ridley's signature shots and techniques. A fine debut preceding many more fine films to come.

Phil Worfel

12Aug09

Pretty but, for me, a pale retread of Barry Lyndon's territory and with less dramatic heft. Still an extraordinarily impressive feature debut from the maestro.