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“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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The Last Duel
Drama · History · Thriller · 2021
King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.
Movie details
The Last Duel
“The true story of a woman who defied a nation and made history.”
2021 Drama · History · Thriller 2h 33m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.4 / 10
Community rating
King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Last Duel?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
Matt Damon · Nicole Holofcener · Ben Affleck
Matt Damon
Sir Jean de Carrouges
Adam Driver
Jacques Le Gris
Jodie Comer
Marguerite de Carrouges
Ben Affleck
Pierre d'Alençon
Harriet Walter
Nicole de Carrouges
Marton Csokas
Crespin
Alex Lawther
King Charles VI
Court is in session
Put The Last Duel on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.