最后的决斗

He Is Still The Man

The Last Duel (9/10 stars)

Although Ridley Scott is 83, his directory on the new epic The Last Duel is an undeniable success. Despite mesmerizing scenery, well-recreated prompt, and skillful cinematography, the movie narrates a medieval rashomon from the perspectives of the litigant, the perpetrator, and the victim.

If you could bare with the detailed and repetitive elaboration of the tale’s various angles, you’ll find the script intricately interlocking, which leads to an enticing resolution that penetrates the audience’s heart. However, I feel like if the story doesn’t points out the actual truth in the third chapter, the story would’ve been much more complicated, which fully demonstrates that “truth doesn’t matter”, as it’s veiled underneath the irrational aura of human nature. Jean, domestically abusive, arrogant and narcissistic; Jacques, perfidious, lustful, and loathsome as a man. But is the Lady Marguerite truly innocent, since she lied about her relationship with her husband? In my opinion the film could’ve been better if the truth isn’t yelled out directly from a female character’s mouth, and all characters are created equally suspicious and flawed.

Even if you don’t enjoy time-consuming stories like The Last Duel, the acting of Jodie Comer and the aesthetic topography are worth the tickets.