Storyline isn't the main strength, as events that create progression are seldom, repetitive or only relevant as backdrop. However the human dimension in terms of values and principles is tremendously rich, centered around the long-forgotten concept of honor. Great ending scenes.
Nothing cures a duellist,决斗者的执念。.一对宿敌横跨数十年的对决,从平地斗剑到马上比武再到丛林枪战,技术一路在升级,只是似乎双方都忘了决斗的原因了。两个人物性格各异,D'Hubert隐忍稳重,而Feraud则咄咄逼人,两人一进一退互为对比,从士官斗到将军,真是「与人斗其乐无穷」。人物决斗自然是主线,但其中也埋着法兰西第一帝国兴衰的暗线,结合结局放下手枪的D'Hubert成为最后赢家的设定,是不是也可以将其理解为一部另类的反战电影呢?摄影环节很好,加上精致的打光(砖窑决斗一场极佳)和极具年代感的服化道,塑造出了几分古典主义的厚重质感。外景都好看,从大雪弥漫的荒原到夕阳西下的树林,都令人印象深刻,尤其喜欢结局Feraud站在山顶看日出的镜头,真有几分拨云见日的超然感。
Svolta!
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