The Last Duel

The Last Duel

King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.

  • Released: 2021-10-13
  • Runtime: 153 minutes
  • Genre: Action, Drama, History
  • Stars: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Ben Affleck, Marton Csokas, Harriet Walter, Clare Dunne, Zeljko Ivanek, Nathaniel Parker, Michael McElhatton, Alex Lawther, Zoé Bruneau, Ian Pirie, William Houston, Sam Hazeldine, Brian F. Mulvey, Caoimhe O'Malley, Clive Russell, Julian Firth, Serena Kennedy, Bosco Hogan, Kevin McGahern, Simone Collins, Paul Bandey, Thomas Silberstein, Florian Hutter, Daniel Horn, Corinne Delacour, Tallulah Haddon, Estelle Baldassin, Oliver Cotton, Bryony Hannah, Adam Nagaitis, John Kavanagh, Christian Erickson, Quentin Ogier, Martin Vaughan Lewis, Stephen Brennan, Adam Goodwin, Sylvain Lablée, Chloé Lindau, Oliver Cotton, Aurélien Lorgnier, Thomas Silberstein, Adam Goodwin, Ian Pirie, Daniel Horn, Michael McElhatton, Sam Hazeldine, Clive Russell, Julian Firth, Sylvain Lablée, Zoé Bruneau, Chloé Lindau, Adam Nagaitis, Elise Caprice, Fiona Maherault Valinski, Tassia Martin, Camille Mutin, Caoimhe O'Malley, John Kavanagh, Zeljko Ivanek, Simone Collins, Clare Dunne, Christian Erickson, Alex Blanchard, Gin Minelli, Cécilia Steiner, Serena Kennedy, Quentin Ogier, Paul Bandey, Martin Vaughan Lewis, Brontis Jodorowsky, Peter Hudson, Alexander Pattie, Dimitri Michelsen, Stephen Brennan, Colin David Reese, Bosco Hogan, Kyle Hixon, Florian Hutter, Sam Chemoul, Jim Roche, Martin Gogarty, Ronan Leonard, Shane Lynch, Peter Kirkby, Kevin McGahern, Lorris Chevalier, Mark Atkin, Janet Grene, Chloe Harris, Karl Hogan, Tyrone Kearns, Brian Manning, Brian F. Mulvey, Fady Naguib
  • Director: Ridley Scott
 Comments
  • anjomono-72979 - 11 June 2024
    women facing various challenges and struggles in today's society
    This film's perspective is indeed profound, illustrating the unreliability of memory and the fragility of truth. The process of seeking truth and justice, and the use of physical combat as a means of judgment, may seem like a pursuit of justice on the surface, but in reality, it may overlook the complexities behind the events.

    The character of Margaret seems to become a symbol of the entire story. Despite lacking agency in the duel, she demonstrates immense resilience and courage. Her life experiences show that even in the face of pain and adversity, one can stand strong and become a respected individual.

    This story is not only a reflection but also an inspiration, especially for women facing various challenges and struggles in today's society, providing some encouragement and courage. Through Margaret's story, people can see that even in difficulties, one can still find strength and hope, which is crucial for many.
  • lord_orsum - 17 March 2024
    Historical accuracy for one
    Finally, a medieval story which is (as far as I can tell) historically accurate, and by far better for it.

    The story revolves around the accusation of rape. The wife of one knight has accused another knight of rape. The film is in three parts, the same story told from three different perspectives. The subtle differences in how each scene plays out according to each character is wonderfully done. Their focus and their prejudice colour each scene.

    The three main actors all deliver excellent performances (plus I almost did not recognise a blond Ben Affleck).

    But the drama is provided through historical accuracy. Women had little or no standing or rights. The wife cannot bring an accusation of rape to court - only her husband can do that. It is accepted science that women cannot conceive unless they orgasm during intercourse. A woman commenting that another man is handsome is virtually equivalent to committing adultery.

    These were brutal times, and the results were brutal.
  • martiuew - 9 January 2024
    This epic is not featured often in films
    I was impressed with the spectacle presented. The performances were well done with some exceptions, but maybe that was just the character they portrayed. I wasn't a big fan the the three view points since there wasn't that much difference. The film was brutal, no doubt. The arrogance of the rulers was despicable. There was some nudity but I would rate it as mild. Implied sex or nudity is not the same as nudity. It was a long film so I may not watch it again but there were some parts I may want to watch again. I also read the story of the actual duel and the film was true to the story. Kudos to the cast and crew for bringing to life this epic.
  • HafizhMaulana21 - 21 December 2022
    Medieval drama with a great history
    The knight Jean de Carrouges had a duel with Jacques Le Gris after the incident happened to de Carrouges' wife. The two knights duel to prove each other the truth of the dispute that occurred between them.

    The Last Duel presents a drama story from medieval history. The film is wrapped in a story concept that is divided into several acts. Each of these acts has a different point of view of conflict from the three main characters, namely de Carrouges, Jacques and Marguerite. Each act has a well-constructed and dense conflict that produces a story with a different point of view. The film is able to provide the perfect emotional side in reinforcing conflicts.

    The Last Duel is a drama film with a classic medieval story that is quite good and interesting. The film features a strong, dense and structured story premise. The dialogue presented provides a strong explanation in building conflicts and stories. Followed by performances from the cast who performed well in portraying life in the middle ages.
  • paladeale - 16 November 2022
    Love is not enough
    The best point of the movie resides from the fact that it presents fairly accurate the society from the 1300s with the goods and (mostly) the bads, even if only the nobility life is portayed.

    The acting is good, there are many details which can be seen only in one point of view, from the three presented.

    The only extremely bad thing is the story (dont care if based on true events, but I doubt they are accurate, based on the laws from that period of time). In my opinion constant rape between husband and wife is far more unacceptable and toxic than a one time forced sex driven by love (not acceptable either, she did ask him to stop several times). Both men should have been punished (although she did get her prize finally, raising her child).

    The 3 stars rating reflects the intention of the producers/creators to shock the audience as the main purpose of the movie wich is really lame.
  • r-fronimides - 30 September 2022
    It's a Scott's film - but not his best.
    Obviously since we're talking about a Scott's film (an amazing director), of course we know we'll like the film, it will be good.

    And "Last Duel" it is, it's a good film.

    First of all, it's based on TRUE events - this duel ACTUALLY happent, it was the LAST "Official Duel" for solving a matter of justice, honor, etc.

    The problem with this film is, it's way too long.

    Why? Because Scott tried to use the super-clever element of the notorious SUPERB film "Rashomon", of the glorious director Akira Kurosawa! In "Rashomon", there were 4 different versions of the film's story, but they DID ACTUALLY needed, they DID gave a strong element to the plot.

    In "Last Duel"... well, following the 3 different versions of the story, doesn't making any MORE sence to the plot. They actually not SO different each other; they do, but not so much to need an almost THREE hrs film to show them!

    So... the film is way too long... way too slow... way too boring in several parts of it.

    Of course there are several (small length) amazing battle scenes, but generally is a "soap" drama till the final 20 minutes - the duel, these AMAZING last 20 minutes!

    Further more, the film failed to portraited with DETAILS the main characters. Yes okay, we saw who Carrouges was, who Le Gris was... yes... but the film failed to show us more details how these two men started (as friends), how they ended as enemies (except the rape case), how Le Gris became SO POWERFUL (since they were both the same rank), etc...

    Also, the actors (casting).

    I liked Matt Damon in several war or spy films, but here didn't "convinced me" as a French Kight Lord.

    Jodie Comer was like a MODERN rich princess (let's say in the English Royal family), but never "convinced me" as a MEDIEVAL lady.

    Not mention Ben Affleck, which he was WAY OUT of his "leage" in this film - he doesn't "fit" in historical/medieval/fantacy kind of films.

    (Adam Driver was probably the BEST of the rest).

    Anyways... The film is GOOD. But, should be MUCH much shorter and Scott could have MORE battle scenes.