The Duel feels like bringing a weapon that's not quite up to the task. It’s positioned as a western, leading you to anticipate a classic showdown—a frontier town with a wide street, a saloon, and maybe a room above the saloon occupied by someone alluring. Instead, the film presents what it calls "Helena duels" (actually two), complete with dialogue like “You shall pour out each other's blood and we will cover it with…

Around 1888, a government representative played by Liam Hemsworth journeys to a town located in eastern Texas. His mission is to look into the activities of a spiritual leader portrayed by Woody Harrelson and the disappearances of individuals originating from south of the border. Alice Braga as Marisol and Felicity Price as Naomi also feature, each making an impression with their distinct presence. “The Duel” (201…

I’ve been exploring films based on screenplays that were once considered unproducible, and the results have been mixed—mostly not great. This one falls into that category, and I'm still not sure about it. The narrative started out reasonably well, but lost its way entirely once a key piece of information was revealed. That plot development felt jarringly out of place; it resembled something you’d see in a contemporar…