Duel
Must be some fans of this 1971 early Spielberg classic on here?
It's one of my favourite films - remember watching it with my dad when I was younger. Such a simple plot yet it's completely gripping and original. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...uel_poster.jpg |
I watched it when it first aired on TV in Nov. 1971. I've seen both versions several times since. Spielberg's expertise at pacing and psychological suspense is already evident, as are some of his staging preferences and camera framing and movement. I give it , but he did lots with what was basically a trial run at Jaws.
WARNING: "" spoilers below
The monster [truck] in this even dies similarly to the shark.
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It's sooo intense!
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Originally Posted by mark f (Post 1076322)
I watched it when it first aired on TV in Nov. 1971. I've seen both versions several times since. Spielberg's expertise at pacing and psychological suspense is already evident, as are some of his staging preferences and camera framing and movement. I give it , but he did lots with what was basically a trial run at Jaws.
WARNING: "" spoilers below
The monster [truck] in this even dies similarly to the shark.
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This is a movie I go back to occasionally. As already stated it shows Spielberg's ability.
He understands what it takes to make a truly terrifying antagonist.
WARNING: "Spoilers" spoilers below
The identity and the motives of the driver are never revealed and this makes it all the more horrifying. Like The Terminator, it can't be reasoned with, it seems unstoppable and it's coming after him! David Mann represents everyman as Brodie did in Jaws, and Spielberg admits that Duel and Jaws share a 'kinship'.
Might give this another look this weekend. :) http://cinemafanatic.files.wordpress...13/06/duel.jpg |
I've seen it a few times, definitely a fan.
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