Duel (Collector's Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Duel (Collector's Edition)
Movie Review: A class(ic) film---and finally on DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm so glad this terrific little horror gem is finally coming out on DVD and with extras! I saw "Duel" when it first premiered on television (along with Richard Nixon's laughable defense of his Watergate tapes) and have never forgotten it. Ever since then, the big truck grills that loom up in my rear-view mirror have never looked quite the same. With all due respect to Steven Spielberg in his auspicious film directorial debut, I think Dennis Weaver's excellent performance as the hapless salesman inexplicably pursued by a smoke-belching, grunting monster of a tanker gives the film its class--and its classic status. His co-star, the truck itself, also deserves to be placed on one of the all-time movie villains lists. The best big-budget camerawork, lighting and editing available to Spielberg then couldn't have enhanced their unique contributions to "Duel's" continuing popularity and success.
Whether you're a Spielberg fan or just looking for a great horror/chase film for your permanent collection, get this one. You won't be disappointed. And you won't forget to be friendly to truckers on your next road trip.
Movie Review: Loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie in 1988 when I was only 11. I think I came across it because I left the TV on while doing homework or something. Next thing I know this movie has my attention. At first I thought it was one of those comedy movies. The main character, David (Dennis Weaver), seemed like an engaging character so I thought it seemed like an interesting movie so I started watching it, then the truck driver shows up and wow! I was captivated. This is my kind of movie. I have watched it several other times since then when it's on TV, and I would like to own it on DVD. I don't usually care for road rage movies, where there's lots of violence and death; they are exciting yet a little too much drama, however this movie is very well balanced and realistic. It might be kind of scary for young children, but otherwise is appropriate. At times I guess the music on the movie is dated, and there are some weird sound effects, however it still is very well done! I don't usually like Spielberg (I didn't realize it was a Spielberg till I looked this movie up on this website just now!) but this is his best! (His worst was AI).Movie Review: I generally despise Spielberg's pap, but this one's a gem!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Duel" is one of those ABC Movie of the Week standards from the 1970's (along with "Killdozer") that had a tremendous impact on us as impressionable kids. A true gem of a film, intense from start to finish yet suitable for family viewing, one that has stood the test of time despite some of the dated 70's era material. As is typical of Spielberg films, there are a few inexcusable filming errors - watch for the incredible disappearing crossing arm at the railroad crossing - but for the most part you won't notice them unless you're a stickler for film perfection.
I'm somewhat suprised no one has attempted a remake - even with cell phones and GPS one could incorporate dead zones and GPS errors into the plot to keep the sense of isolation intact. I'd change the car to a hybrid (yellow of course, with an "Oil is Evil" bumper sticker or something to that effect), and the David Mann character to one of those obnoxious "greenie" types who ultimately transforms from wimp into a real man by the end of the film. Oh wait, they already did that in the remake of "The Hills Have Eyes"! Oh well!
Movie Review: "You Can't Beat Me On The Grade!"
Summary: 5 Stars
Yeah, that Peterbilt tanker couldn't beat Dennis on the grade and no other suspense car chase movie can ever beat this masterpiece! This is old-school film making that keeps you glued to your chair 'cause you are just dying to know what's going to happen next. Seemingly picked for no reason, "David Mann" is targeted by a truck driver who just wants to toy with him S L O W L Y drive him to his death out on a lonely highway. All shot on location here in sunny California with no special effects or multimillion dollar budgets. Just one good writer, one good director, and one heck of a good Dennis Weaver.
I saw this movie as a kid so many times and loved it even though the picture quality always seems grainy and a bit faded. No more; it has been magnificently restored to the point where those brilliant colors and sound almost leap off the screen.
Don't pass this movie just cause it a bit old. It has a good rhythm and good pace that wont loose you. Trust me, you'll think of this movie the next time you are out on the road and a big tanker starts to close in on you!
Movie Review: The only thing I ever thanked Nixon for
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie premiered on U.S. national television the same night that Richard M. Nixon released the transcripts of the infamous Oval Office audio tapes, during the height of the Watergate crisis. My friends and I gathered to watch the speech scheduled for 9:00 PM EST. At 8:00 PM we were surfing through our 3 channels and stumbled across DUEL, a made for TV movie of the week. We started watching and were totally engrossed in one of the best thrillers ever made when at 9:00 the Presidential Seal appeared on the screen interrupting regular scheduled programming. Sitting on the edge of our seats, our reactions were a cries of "expletive deleted", imploring the network the put the movie back on. Nixon then went on to explain to the nation his own "expletives deleted" found in the transcripts (not to mention the infamous "gap" in the tapes.) After a few minutes the movie resumed in its entirety. At the conclusion, everyone in the room agreed that we had watched on of the most engrossing thrillers ever made.