The Duel

Alex McLevy

Attempting to transform predictable material into ambitious, unusual storytelling is always an admirable (and welcome) goal, but here, the tactic backfires: The unsubtle paces of a colorful genre yarn feel more inspired than the tortured drama. ( Read More )

Devan Coggan

It should be fascinating to watch as the towns secret horrors transform David into a morally loose and bloodthirsty ranger, questing for vengeance. ( Read More )

Barbara Shulgasser

Very message y.The movies greatest flaw is that, despite all the violence, it isnt nearly as disturbing or instructive as it seems to want to be. ( Read More )

Bernard Boo

A cinematically flat, sluggish western that feels altogether bloodless despite offering up several splatterings of runny red stuff, The Duel is a messy misfire, shooting itself in the foot with disjointed storytelling and a lack of artistic vision. ( Read More )

Notwithstanding his own morally questionable behavior, hes quick and definitive in his judgments of others, especially Tobias Menzies as a government functionary. ( Read More )