The Last Duel — A courtroom in a medieval hall

Spoiler-free review.

Matt Damon carries the moral weight of his character with steady conviction, even when the story struggles to justify his choices. Adam Driver’s performance is restrained but leaves room for ambiguity about his true intentions. Jodie Comer gives a compelling portrayal of a woman caught between power and survival, though her role feels underdeveloped compared to the others.

The film splits the story into three parts, which makes it feel a bit messy. Each character tells their version of what happened, but the movie never really decides which one is the most important. The dialogue is old-fashioned, which can make some scenes feel slow when they need to be more emotional.

Ben Affleck’s role is effective but brief, adding a layer of political tension without overshadowing the central conflict. The direction is grand in scope but sometimes loses focus amid the competing narratives. The film attempts to balance historical gravitas with modern sensibilities about justice and power.

The film doesn't handle the female lead's struggles and strength as well as it could. Even with these issues, the movie is clearly trying to do something important. The actors do a good job, but the script doesn't give them enough to work with, so some parts feel underdeveloped.

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— Desly