Duel

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Audience Member This movie was so much better than I ever could have anticipated. I especially love the soundtrack. That crazy music that comes right out of a music hall fits David Mann’s character so well, and his descent into madness was depicted wonderfully. Wonderful Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/06/25 Full Review William C A thoroughly enjoyable film!!! We never really see the driver that much, which makes the truck even more menacing!!! Watch this with Spielberg's spiritual successor, "Jaws"!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/31/25 Full Review Michael C Steven Spielberg started off his career of directing full length movies on the right note. "Duel" is a very well made and compelling movie. You usually do not see made for television movies as good as "Duel". More than five decades after its release, it has definitely stood the test of time. The late Dennis Weaver is terrific as David Mann, a travelling salesman who suddenly becomes the target of a psychotic truck driver. The scenes on the California highway are very well filmed. My only criticisms of "Duel" are some formulaic scenes. The scene in the diner for example when David confronts the man who he thinks is the driver of the diesel truck that has been terrorizing him. It could not have been more obvious that David was confronting the wrong man. There are a few other such scenes where David Mann tries to convince people he has encountered about the truck driver and it could not have been more obvious from the beginning, they would not believe him and think he is just crazy. The good thing is these aforementioned flaws does not take away from the overall enjoyment of "Duel". The movie will definitely make you think twice about passing the truck you are stuck behind on the highway. Drive carefully and enjoy "Duel" as soon as you can. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review babarizam D Its an alright film. I prefer The Hitcher over this one though Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/02/25 Full Review Sam N Duel is an absolute nail-biter—the best thing I’ve ever seen from Spielberg. From the moment David Mann crossed paths with that rusted, smoke-belching truck, I was utterly hooked. The faceless driver turns a simple road trip into a relentless nightmare, with every roar of the engine feeling like a threat. Dennis Weaver delivers a sweaty, truly human performance, throwing vanity aside to show real vulnerability. He’s not some action hero—just an average guy pushed to the edge, and you feel every ounce of his fear and frustration. Spielberg’s economy in storytelling is razor-sharp—no fluff, no wasted moments, just pure, escalating tension. The wide-open desert should be a place of escape, but here, it’s a suffocating trap. The camerawork is sharp, the editing tight, and the whole thing feels raw and honest. And how on earth was this Spielberg’s debut? It’s too good—too assured, too masterful in its suspense. Most directors don’t make something this great in their whole careers, let alone straight out of the gate. And if you haven’t seen the 4K version, do yourself a favour—it looks incredible. The heat, the dust, the sweat, the sheer physicality of everything—every detail pops, making the film even more immersive. It’s stripped-down, edge-of-your-seat filmmaking at its absolute finest. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/21/25 Full Review Farah R Steven Spielberg's first movie shows the director's exceptional vision for creating masterpieces. Duel is a tense, suspenseful ride from start to finish, sparing no second of dullness. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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