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2016
R
Columbia Pictures
1 h 49 m

2016
R
Columbia Pictures
1 h 49 m

Summary Set in 19th century Imperial Russia, the story revolves around a retired army veteran who makes a good living by settling duels for aristocrats, a common practice of the era. Shot in IMAX. Cast Petr Fedorov, Vladimir Mashkov, Martin Wuttke, Julia Khlynina, Yuri Kolokolnikov Director Alexey Mizgirev

Directed By: Aleksey Mizgiryov

Written By: Aleksey Mizgiryov

2016
R
Columbia Pictures
1 h 49 m

2016
R
Columbia Pictures
1 h 49 m

The Duelist

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews

55

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings

7.2

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Summary Set in 19th century Imperial Russia, the story revolves around a retired army veteran who makes a good living by settling duels for aristocrats, a common practice of the era. Shot in IMAX. Cast Petr Fedorov, Vladimir Mashkov, Martin Wuttke, Julia Khlynina, Yuri Kolokolnikov Director Alexey Mizgirev

Directed By: Aleksey Mizgiryov

Written By: Aleksey Mizgiryov

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews

50% Positive
5 Reviews

30% Mixed
3 Reviews

20% Negative
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews

50% Positive
5 Reviews

30% Mixed
3 Reviews

20% Negative
2 Reviews

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Nov 28, 2016

Despite some pacing issues and a slightly repetitive second act, this is a polished production which establishes writer/director Aleksei Mizgirev as a talent to watch

By Wendy Ide FULL REVIEW

Dec 1, 2016

What's most arresting is the way Mizgirev's vision of 1860s Russia shines through in the perspiration on Champagne goblets, the flicker of candlelight on faces, and the sheen of polished-steel dueling pistols.

By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Dec 1, 2016

The sumptuously shot, costumed, designed and scored Russian import The Duelist dazzles and provokes as it makes little real sense beyond the confines of its hermetic milieu.

By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW

Nov 29, 2016

The premise of intrigue and revenge in a high-society Tsarist underworld is irresistible and pulpy, but Mizgirev’s script is an indigestible, soap-operatic mess of backstories, clichés, and the kind of ambiguous mystic overtones that have become an unbreakable addiction for Russian film.

By Ignatiy Vishnevetsky FULL REVIEW

Arizona Republic

Dec 1, 2016

It’s so ridiculously overstuffed it’s kind of fun. That extends to, or perhaps begins with, the look of the film. It’s rich, overripe, yet still kind of seedy.

By Bill Goodykoontz FULL REVIEW

Washington Post

Dec 1, 2016

The Duelist will leave viewers scratching their heads over any number of questions, but the most gnawing one might be: Why did everyone get so dressed up for a bloodbath?

By Stephanie Merry FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Dec 1, 2016

The clichéd story line pursues turgidity with a relentless determination.

By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW

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User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings

67% Positive
4 Ratings

33% Mixed
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33% Mixed
2 Ratings

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Details

Production Company Columbia Pictures, Fetisoff Illusion - Europe, Non-Stop Productions

Release Date Dec 2, 2016

Duration 1 h 49 m

Rating R

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Website https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/theduelist

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Awards

Golden Eagle Awards, Russia

• 3 Wins & 10 Nominations

Nika Awards

• 3 Wins & 6 Nominations

Russian Guild of Film Critics

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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