![]() Viewers know that everything they've seen in the previous hour or two will be resolved. Filmmakers know that it's a make-or-break scene. Cinematic battles between rival armies and sports teams can be impressive, but nothing is as satisfying as the moment when two arch-enemies get up close and personal for a one-on-one, winner-takes-all face-off. It's always a treat when such a showdown arrives. ![]() Amélie – the most stylish film ever made? ![]() In other words, Scott has laid all the groundwork necessary for a classic big-screen showdown. Ridley Scott's Medieval drama has been underway for two hours before Matt Damon and Adam Driver get on their horses, grab their lances, and gallop towards each other – and by then we know their characters, we know why they're ready and willing to fight to the death, and we know what's at stake in the wider world of 14th-Century France. The duel in The Last Duel is a long time coming. ![]()
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