![]() ![]() She was also one of the best things about Free Guy. The only reason I kept watching Killing Eve as continued to spiral into mediocrity was for Judie Comer's quirky and charismatic assassin. Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Judie Comer and Ben Affleck all put in excellent performances, but the standout by far is Comer. I've said this before and I'll say it again: as a Gen X male, I am not qualified to properly analyze or discuss this subject in detail. More importantly, it's three points of view of the depiction of rape, a crime as heinous as murder, and a topic that modern filmmakers continue to try and fail to handle deftly (Last Night in Soho being the most recent example of a terrible portrayal). Ultimately, it's about three different perspectives of the same events. Other than the fact that both movies are about a "protagonist" seeking revenge and redemption for a despicable act, the character and morale compasses of the male "heroes" couldn't be more different. We see two opposing armies face off on a dreary battlefield as a decapitated head signals the beginning of the end. The opening of The Last Duel harkens back to the first scene of one of my favorite movies of all time, Gladiator. Rating: R (Sexual Assault|Language|Sexual Content|Some Graphic Nudity|Strong Violence) The ensuing trial by combat, a grueling duel to the death, places the fate of all three in God's hands. When Carrouges' wife, Marguerite, is viciously assaulted by Le Gris, a charge he denies, she refuses to stay silent, stepping forward to accuse her attacker, an act of bravery and defiance that puts her life in jeopardy. Le Gris is a Norman squire whose intelligence and eloquence make him one of the most admired nobles in court. Carrouges is a respected knight known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield. ![]() Based on actual events, the film unravels long-held assumptions about France's last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two friends turned bitter rivals. The Last Duel is a cinematic and thought-provoking drama set in the midst of the Hundred Years War that explores the ubiquitous power of men, the frailty of justice and the strength and courage of one woman willing to stand alone in the service of truth. ![]()
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