This film is based on true Medieval events. The movie has a great pedigree, being directed by Ridley Scott (“Gladiator”), co-written by Nicole Holofcener, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck (who also co-wrote “Good Will Hunting”), and stars Jodie Comer (as Marguerite de Carouges), Damon (as Jean de Carouges), Adam Driver (as Jacques Le Gris), and Affleck (as Count Pierre d’Alencon). It’s a full-scale epic that needs to be seen on the BS.
The plot is simple and straight-forward, although the movie has subtlety and complexity. The film takes place in France in the 1300’s. Jean and Jacques are squires fighting for their king. They are friends, and, in one battle, Jean saves Jacques life. As time marches on, Jean does most of the fighting, while Jacques becomes the favorite of the powerful Count Pierre and doesn’t hardly fight at all. Jacques advances in wealth and power due to his relationship with Pierre, while Jean is deprived of property and fortune that he considers to be rightfully his. Over time, their friendship devolves into enmity.
Jean marries the beautiful and well-educated Marguerite, and, when Jacques finally meets her, he falls madly in love with her. One day, while Jean is away and Marguerite is alone, Jacques rapes her. Marguerite decides to tell Jean what happened – which was a very courageous act, with potential dire consequences if things went south. Jean promptly accuses Jacques of raping his wife and demands justice! Eventually, all their fates are decided via a duel to the death! (It is believed at this time that whoever would win the duel must have been telling the truth.)
The film has three chapters, each one telling the story of their relationships up to the time of the duel, from the unique perspectives of Jean, Jacques, and Marguerite. There are some subtle differences in their versions of events, but my main criticism of the film is that these variations were not interesting or critical enough to justify the extra time needed to tell them (with a runtime of 2 hours 32 minutes in total).
The movie ends with a great duel, easily worth the price of admission. The acting by the four leads is also excellent. If you enjoy period pieces and are interested in the plight of women living in 14th century France, you will probably enjoy this film.
This film is based on true Medieval events. The movie has a great pedigree, being directed by Ridley Scott ("Gladiator"), co-written by Nicole Holofcener, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck (who also co-wrote "Good Will Hunting"), and stars Jodie Comer (as Marguerite de Carouges), Damon (as Jean de Carouges), Adam Driver (as Jacques Le Gris), and Affleck (as Count Pierre d'Alencon). It's a full-scale epic that needs to be seen on the BS. The plot is simple and straight-forward, although the movie has subtlety and complexity. The film takes place in France in the 1300's. Jean and Jacques are squires fighting for their king. They are friends, and, in one battle, Jean saves Jacques life. As time marches on, Jean does most of the fighting, while Jacques becomes the favorite of the powerful Count Pierre and doesn't hardly fight at all. Jacques advances in wealth and power due to his relationship with Pierre, while Jean is deprived of property and fortune that he considers to be rightfully his. Over time, their friendship devolves into enmity. Jean marries the beautiful and well-educated Marguerite, and, when Jacques finally meets her, he falls madly in love with her. One day, while Jean is away and Marguerite is alone, Jacques rapes her. Marguerite decides to tell Jean what happened – which was a very courageous act, with potential dire consequences if things went south. Jean promptly accuses Jacques of raping his wife and demands justice! Eventually, all their fates are decided via a duel to the death! (It is believed at this time that whoever would win the duel must have been telling the truth.) The film has three chapters, each one telling the story of their relationships up to the time of the duel, from the unique perspectives of Jean, Jacques, and Marguerite. There are some subtle differences in their versions of events, but my main criticism of the film is that these variations were not interesting or critical enough to justify the extra time needed to tell them (with a runtime of 2 hours 32 minutes in total). The movie ends with a great duel, easily worth the price of admission. The acting by the four leads is also excellent. If you enjoy period pieces and are interested in the plight of women living in 14th century France, you will probably enjoy this film.
The Last Duel: “Cutting Edge” Period Piece
The Last Duel: “Cutting Edge” Period Piece
2021-10-25
David
75
7.5
Fine Performances By The Four Leads!
Many Excellent Scenes, But Too Long!
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