zeldery
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It has been a long time since the big screen see another "serious" movie about life, death, pride, power and truth. I don't mean other fantasy, super-hero movies are bad, but you will miss movies like the last duel because it becomes rarer and rarer everyday.
The story followed three persons, or to be exact three stories, of the famous last duel by combat in the France history, occur in late 14th century. From the really good screen-writing of Academy-Winning dual, Ben and Matt, audience will see the same story in three different point of view, their reasons behind the choice that led all three to a combat of death and life, of humiliated and pride.
The acting is on point, the cinematography is very solid, especially in visualizing the difference in their stories. This movie is on my list of re-watching, not only for the small details that the director put into, but also for a very good movie overall.
For what to improve, I think the second act is the weakest point of the whole story. The act portraited the accused point of view, letting people see his reasons, motif, and the movie did not handle it too well, especially for modern audiences. It led to not enough sympathy for accused, and a predictable act three, where truth comes out. I am not sure how to fix it, but I think it should be better.
The story followed three persons, or to be exact three stories, of the famous last duel by combat in the France history, occur in late 14th century. From the really good screen-writing of Academy-Winning dual, Ben and Matt, audience will see the same story in three different point of view, their reasons behind the choice that led all three to a combat of death and life, of humiliated and pride.
The acting is on point, the cinematography is very solid, especially in visualizing the difference in their stories. This movie is on my list of re-watching, not only for the small details that the director put into, but also for a very good movie overall.
For what to improve, I think the second act is the weakest point of the whole story. The act portraited the accused point of view, letting people see his reasons, motif, and the movie did not handle it too well, especially for modern audiences. It led to not enough sympathy for accused, and a predictable act three, where truth comes out. I am not sure how to fix it, but I think it should be better.
The story follows a soon-to-be-great knight in his story to transform from a mediocre noble into a knight with a great story to-be-told-forever. And as expected, the story mentioned big characters and any knights, or any men should have: fear of God, purity, justice, and so on.
Given that topic, I don't think any films will be ranked 7 or 8, because either you nailed it for a 9 or 10, or you failed and become a mediocre movie. Unfortunately, this is the latter case. The film seems to lose its pace from the very beginning, and it's hard to follow, track director's idea, or even tell about the purpose of the film. The fantasy factor (based on a poem's world) is boring, and leave nothing in your mind after you take one or two bites of the popcorn.
I think the acting is on the bright side of this review, where the actors try their best to deliver the message. However, it alone is far from sufficient to save this movie. I would recommend it only if you have nothing to do with your time, and too lazy to search google/wiki for the original poem's idea.
Given that topic, I don't think any films will be ranked 7 or 8, because either you nailed it for a 9 or 10, or you failed and become a mediocre movie. Unfortunately, this is the latter case. The film seems to lose its pace from the very beginning, and it's hard to follow, track director's idea, or even tell about the purpose of the film. The fantasy factor (based on a poem's world) is boring, and leave nothing in your mind after you take one or two bites of the popcorn.
I think the acting is on the bright side of this review, where the actors try their best to deliver the message. However, it alone is far from sufficient to save this movie. I would recommend it only if you have nothing to do with your time, and too lazy to search google/wiki for the original poem's idea.
If you are familiar with K-drama, this review can be concluded in one sentence: watch it, and it will be one of the series you will remember forever.
For other parts of the world, you have to watch this series. It contains the combination of humor and horror in a perfect recipe, with a meaningful story to many Asian culture about what love, relationship and regret mean.
The image and cinematography of this series is just pure honey to your eyes. Every shot having IU there is just a picture that you want to remember or frame it and hang in your bedroom. The story telling is on point so that you satisfy after every episode, while deciding you should set aside your bedtime to watch the next one.
The only concern I have with this series is the pace overall. It would be OK (or excellent) for a K-drama lover, but seems to be a little bit slow for Western audience. Some of the plot can be reduced, so 13-14 episodes would be more appropriate for Western release.
For other parts of the world, you have to watch this series. It contains the combination of humor and horror in a perfect recipe, with a meaningful story to many Asian culture about what love, relationship and regret mean.
The image and cinematography of this series is just pure honey to your eyes. Every shot having IU there is just a picture that you want to remember or frame it and hang in your bedroom. The story telling is on point so that you satisfy after every episode, while deciding you should set aside your bedtime to watch the next one.
The only concern I have with this series is the pace overall. It would be OK (or excellent) for a K-drama lover, but seems to be a little bit slow for Western audience. Some of the plot can be reduced, so 13-14 episodes would be more appropriate for Western release.