I found myself enjoying *The Last Duel*. I recall hearing about its disappointing performance at the box office—though that’s hardly a reliable indicator—and even a joke made about it during the Oscars, so I wasn't entirely sure what to anticipate from Ridley Scott’s film. Fortunately, I had a pleasant experience watching it. The storyline feels somewhat underdeveloped, particularly considering its length of 153 m…

The film's impressive visuals—the elaborate period setting and costumes—and its narrative approach using multiple perspectives weren’t enough to hold my interest; it just didn’t prove very enjoyable, and the whole thing felt distant and lacking in warmth. While I appreciate Ridley Scott’s work, this is certainly one of his weaker films. **2.5/5**

There’s an unmistakable echo of Kurosawa's "Rashomon" in Ridley Scott’s latest work, which offers a captivating experience as it portrays the rigid feudal system that shaped life in 14th-century Europe. The story revolves around accusations made by “Lady Marguerite” (Jodie Comer) concerning unwanted advances from the influential squire “le Gris” (Adam Driver), occurring during her husband "Sir Jean’s" (Matt Damon) mi…

The Last Duel explores themes of camaraderie, affection, and deception, alongside violence, conflict, and flawed legal proceedings. While aiming to highlight the position of women in medieval society, the film tackles significant subjects through a distinctive storytelling approach. This method seems risky, according to our assessment, yet ultimately proves effective. We will detail the reasons for this in our analys…

Ridley Scott’s *The Last Duel* has quickly become a highlight in my appreciation of his filmography, largely thanks to Jodie Comer's truly impressive and deeply affecting performance—easily among the best acting I’ve seen this year. Adam Driver, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck are all very good, but Comer really inhabits the role of Marguerite de Carrouges, portraying her bravery against a backdrop of considerable ang…