Movie Reviews by Alan Lim: The Last Duel

Movie Reviews by Alan Lim: The Last Duel

Movie Reviews by Alan Lim: The Last Duel

From Twentieth Century Studios and visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott comes “The Last Duel,” a gripping tale of betrayal and vengeance set against the brutality and female oppression of 14th century France. The historical epic, which is based on actual events depicted in “The Last Duel” by Eric Jager, stars Oscar® winner Matt Damon and two-time Academy Award® nominee Adam Driver as quarreling lords, both of noble birth, whose grievances must be resolved in a duel to the death. The film, which also stars Oscar winner Ben Affleck and Emmy® winner Jodie Comer, is directed by four-time Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott from a screenplay by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Oscar nominee Nicole Holofcener. “The Last Duel” is produced by Scott, Kevin Walsh, Jennifer Fox, and Holofcener with Damon, Affleck, Madison Ainley, Drew Vinton, and Kevin Halloran serving as executive producers.

DIRECTED BY Ridley Scott
WRITTEN BY Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
PRODUCED BY Ridley Scott, Kevin J. Walsh, Jennifer Fox, Nicole Holofcener, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
CAST: Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck

Movie setting at 14th century France, where in mid of The Hundred Year War (1328 – 1453). In this era, female oppression is sort of norm in the community, where female would not voice out or complain about it. Same time, all the men fight for their pride and honour, which is much more important than Gold or wealth. We also can see those who can do better diplomatic skill earn their position faster.
No spoiler, and you need to watch it yourself, it separated to 3 parts/chapters, it means you will go through the whole story in 3 different direction. Trust me, it worth for your 150minutes.

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