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Customers find this movie to be great filmmaking with a slow build of suspense and a riveting story. The acting receives positive feedback, particularly Dennis Weaver’s performance, and customers appreciate its entertainment value, noting they can watch it repeatedly. Moreover, the movie holds up as a classic, looks good on HD TVs, and features stunning video quality. Customers consider it worth the money, with one mentioning it was shot on a tight budget.
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Reviewer: readtolearn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A simple dilemma that could turn deadly until the ending.
Review: I believe this is the best anxiety causing movie I’ve ever seen. Dennis Weaver is superb. I’ve seen this mover over a dozen times. I know the ending but it still gets my heart pounding. There couldn’t be any other actor but Dennis Weaver for this topic. Have a DUEL party with people that haven’t seen it – at the end everyone will cheer. This will never lose it’s appeal.
Reviewer: Chris Keen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nostalgia
Review: Loved seeing this as a kid, now I own it. Watched it several times already.
Reviewer: Douglas A. Sommer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Speilberg showed talent
Review: You can see the man had talent in this made for TV movie. Weaver shines since it’s nearly entirely about him
Reviewer: Dr. Zaius
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: David and Goliath on Wheels
Review: It is very easy to see why “Duel” put a young relatively unknown director named Steven Spielberg on the map. More than five decades after its television premier, “Duel” has stood the test of time as a suspenseful and compelling movie. It is just as enjoyable for me after multiple viewings.In the movie, salesman David Mann (Played very well by the late Dennis Weaver.) leaves his home to travel to an appointment with a client. While driving through the Mojave Desert David has a chance encounter with a dilapidated tanker truck that is driving slowly on the highway. Not wanting to be driving at a snail’s pace indefinitely, David decides to pass the truck and continue on. Little does David know that this seemingly simple act would turn his business trip into a fight for his life.There are many reasons why “Duel” works so well. First is its simplicity. There are no over the top stunts or crazy special effects. One of the reasons for that is the movie’s budget. Also, director Steven Spielberg opposed any such stunts because he wanted to focus on the story itself. In other words, more substance than style. The second reason is the scenes of David Mann’s confrontations with the vengeful driver of the tanker truck are masterfully filmed. Especially the first scene where Mann is forced to drive at dangerous speeds as the truck driver attempts to run David off the road. Another such scene is where David uses a phone booth at a gas station to report the truck driver to police. There are times, even after repeated viewing, that I almost jump out of my seat watching such scenes.What also works in the movie’s favor is that the psychotic driver of the tanker truck is never seen outside of hi extending his left arm out of the truck to wave David on or walking along the passenger side of the truck at a gas station. Spielberg used this technique in “Jaws” as you know, not showing the shark until nearly an hour into the movie, but that was out of necessity since Bruce the mechanical shark kept breaking down (Though it worked very well in the movie as a whole.). In “Duel’ the technique is used voluntarily to heighten the suspense of the movie and it works very well.As great as “Duel” is, the movie is not perfect. There are, in my opinion, legitimate criticisms of the movie. The biggest criticism for me is some formulaic scenes. One such scene is when David Mann tires to tell patrons and staff at a roadside diner about the mad truck driver. Surprise! Nobody believes him. In that same roadside diner scene, David confronts a man who he believes is the driver of the truck, but it was obvious from the beginning David was confronting the wrong man. Another scene involving a school bus full of brats is similar in the sense that nobody believes David and when the truck does appear, the driver acts normally and even helps out the school bus which makes the school bus driver and his cargo of brats think that it’s David who is crazy. How many times have we seen that before?The aforementioned criticisms are small and do not take away from the overall enjoyment of a terrific movie. I highly recommend you see “Duel” when you get the opportunity. It is well worth your time. I guarantee you it will make you think twice about passing the next truck you see on the highway. Do so at your own risk!
Reviewer: Alguien sabe si contiene el audio español latino en 4k estas películas
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Duel 4k
Review: Hice mi primera compra el producto vino defectuosoY lo devolvíHice nuevo pedido y vino a la perfección 4k DuelUna película de suspenso y miedo y intrigaLo recomiendo %100Viene en español latino
Reviewer: Steffee Lynn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Duel bluray
Review: Very good quality considering it’s a older movie excellent picture bought this cause my partners a fan of the movie shipped super quick with care
Reviewer: JS in AZ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cult classic first Spielberg film is as hair-raising as ever in a new 4K UHD Blu-ray!
Review: This is a Nov. 2023 update! I just received the new 4K UHD/HDR Blu-ray of “Duel.” The improvement over HD is impressive, immersing one in the thriller. Differences between 4K and HD are subtle, but with 4K it just seems to put you into the movie itself. I heartily recommend this 4K version! Also, it includes the original 74 minute TV version, which, with less “filler,” increases the tension, excitement, and terror. The picture quality of the TV version is definitely NOT “HD”, but feels more like watching a ’70s tv show–which this was.I first saw “Duel” in around 1972 on ABC as one of their movies of the week. I was mesmerized and thrilled by the relentlessness of the film; I was on the edge of my seat for all 90 minutes! Talk about road rage!”Duel” was Steven Spielberg’s first full-length film, a ‘made-for-TV’ movie starring Dennis Weaver (from ‘Gunsmoke’ and ‘McCloud’), about David Mann, a mild-mannered middle-class traveling salesman being terrorized by the aggressive driver of an 18-wheeler, and how Mann (note the name!) responds during the 90 minutes of hair-raising terror. The original TV version was 74 minutes minus ads. Since ABC decided to release it theatrically in Europe, they added about 15 minutes of “filler” to get it to just under 90 minutes. The “filler” does not adversely affect the white-knuckle thriller, and adds a telephone scene with his wife (Jacqueline Scott of “Fugitive” tv series) that displays Mann’s demure, passive husband/wife relationship , at odds with the challenge of facing potential violence threatened by the Peterbilt truck driver (whom we never see). Also, some mild cussing was thrown in to make it seem more realistic for movie theater audiences.The picture quality is excellent in restored high definition and in widescreen (it was originally shot in 35mm 1.33:1 ratio).There are excellent bonus videos, including Spielberg discussing the filming process and how he fought to get it filmed on location instead of in a sound stage with tacky process backgrounds (to save money of course). Also there is a spot with Richard Matheson, who wrote the original novelette published in ‘Playboy’ magazine, and the screenplay. Matheson wrote many screenplays for ‘Twilight Zone’, including the famous “Nightmare at 20,000 Ft.” with William Shatner.My only ‘criticism’ is that Universal didn’t include the original 74-minute version. Fortunately, for the serious fan, a new 4K UHD Blu-ray is being released in November 2023 that will include a Blu-ray HD print of the 74-minute TV version, in 1.33:1 standard tube-tv ratio.Spielberg credits his work on “Duel” as being the film that propelled him from directing TV show into making feature films. What a debut!
Reviewer: Steplander
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five stars for a reason. AMAZING REMASTER
Review: WOW! I loved this movie when i was a kid. this WIDE SCREEN remaster is stunning. The sound and picture are so good.This film holds up today. No CGI. Just great filmmaking. Suspense, stunts, music composition. editing, acting. It’s all there.So glad to have found this disc. Great replay value.
Reviewer: トシパパ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 『激突!』(Duel)(’71)出演∶デニス・ウィーバー、ジャクリーン・スコット、エディ・ファイアストーン、ルー・フリッゼル、ユージン・ディナルスキー、ルシール・ベンソン、ティム・ハーバート、チャールズ・シール、シャーリー・オハラ、アレクサンダー・ロックウッド、エイミー・ダグラス、ディック・ウィッティントン、キャリー・ロフティン監督∶スティーヴン・スピルバーグ約50年前から今に至るまで、ハリウッドのトップランナーであり続けるスティーヴン・スピルバーグがTV業界注目の俊英監督だった頃、長編単発TVドラマとして手掛けた傑作サスペンス・ドラマだ。日本やヨーロッパでは再編集して劇場用映画として公開されたので、日本人にとっては、巨匠スピルバーグの記念すべき映画デビュー作ということになる。(え、ならない?)ありふれた中年男の主人公が自家用車で仕事のために荒野の中の一本道のハイウェイを走っていて、排気ガスのヒドい巨大タンクローリーを追い抜いたことが原因なのか、相手から幅寄せなどの嫌がらせを受け始める。次第に”あおり運転”はエスカレートしていき、命がけのバトルに発展していく……だけの話(!?)だが、これほどシンプルで吸引力の強いサスペンス映画はないと思う。[物語] ある日、平凡な中年男デイヴィッド・マン(ウィーバー)は仕事のため荒野の一本道ハイウェイを飛ばしていた。途中、大量の排気ガスを吐きながら走る巨大なタンクローリーの後ろについてしまう。先を急ぐデイヴィッドはイラつき強引に追い越しをかける。見通しがよくなり他に車の影がほとんど見えないハイウェイをひた走る爽快感。だが、ふと振り返ると遠く置き去りにしたはずのタンクローリーが後ろから猛追してきていた。不気味につきまとってくるタンクローリーをやり過ごしたいデイヴィッドは、相手を引き離して沿道のガソリンスタンドに入って給油する。だが、いつの間にか追いついたタンクローリーも同じスタンドに入ってくる。運転手の顔は見えない。その後もデイヴィッドの車に絡んできたり、踏切待ちのデイヴィッドの車に追突し、貨物列車が疾走する線路に押し出そうとしたり、殺意さえ感じられる”あおり運転”を繰り返す。恐怖と危機感は募る。食事のために入った簡易食堂では、いつの間にかあのタンクローリーも駐車場に入ってるのを発見。問題の運転手らしき客の男に食って掛かるトラブルを起こすが人違いで、店を追い出される。その後デイヴィッドは、子供たちを乗せたままエンストで立ち往生したスクールバスと遭遇する。運転手に助力を求められたデイヴィッドはしぶしぶ手を貸そうとするが、姿を見せなくなったと思っていたタンクローリーが、デイヴィッドとスクールバスの方に向かってジワジワと迫ってくるのに気がつき……!?沿道に民家もなく、警察署もない。(日本のような”交番”はアメリカにはない) 荒野のハイウェイ沿いには電話ボックスなどもない。公衆電話があるのはガソリンスタンドか食堂ぐらいだし、ケータイなどはまだない時代の話である。逆に考えるとすぐに助けを呼べるケータイって、サスペンス映画にとっては最も困った発明品ですよね……あ、脱線脱線(笑) もちろんドライブレコーダーもありません。(あっても、その場では役に立たないけど……(笑))とにかく、タンクローリーによる暴走あおり運転がエスカレートする展開の怖いこと怖いこと。やっと見つけた電話ボックスもあっさり敵に踏み潰され、車体の重い相手を引き離すために登り坂に誘い込むが……あ、ネタバレし過ぎですね!? このシンプルな設定と道具立てで、出演者もデニス・ウィーバー以外は、みなワンシーンのみ出演のちょい役ばかり。敵役の運転手に至っては顔を見せず、セリフもない。これ以上シンプルなサスペンス映画もなかなかあるまい。スピルバーグ初期の代表作『JAWS』で、なかなかその姿を見せない巨大ザメや『未知との遭遇』で、主人公の前に何度も小型のUFOが出没するも、なかなか姿を見せないマザーシップのように、ド派手なクライマックスに向かってジワジワ盛り上げていくあたり、スピルバーグ映画の原型がすでにTV時代の『激突!』の中にあるようだ。
Reviewer: Jacqueline Van Kauter
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Mooie film!
Reviewer: I. Giles
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This 1971 film was Steven Spielberg’s first full-length feature film and, immediately, all his tell-tale signs of tension based on events that are essentially somewhat out of the control of the films main victim are readily apparent. In this case the scenario is simple.Man, probably some sort of travelling salesman, leaves to go somewhere not specified. On the way he becomes the victim of a driver, never seen, of a powerful large lorry which is filthy and emits copious fumes etc. The victim is portrayed as a mild-mannered man who is forced to flee for his life. This strategy fails so a battle ensues that lasts until the conclusion of this uneven struggle is climaxed.That such a single themed and unyielding plot can prove to be unfailingly gripping throughout is testament to a plot line that any driver in deserted terrain might fear an identify with coupled with director skills that steadily winds up the tension. The final conclusion is not a disappointment although perhaps not as obvious as some might expect. Spielberg does not make the mistake of extending the drama beyond what can be sustained.This is a fine start to a director’s career centred around steadily rising tensions and has achieved a considerable following. It is also historically significant for that reason. However, this review is not intended to discuss the actual film as by now it will have both its supporters and detractors. Entering into those conflicts is not the purpose of the review which is aimed squarely at the many supporters of this film.Essentially, for all of those who are keen supporters of this film and who have bought the previous DVD version of this disc, the only issue of vital importance will be whether the Blu-ray offers an improvement technically sufficient to justify the additional expense.For this reviewer the answer is a clear affirmative. The upgrade offers a clear advance on both image and audio quality with the imaging being a marked improvement. The colours are firmer and there is an increase to the perceived depth of the imaging. The whole film simply becomes more ‘real.’ The film, which is so concerned with close characterisation, benefits considerably from this enhancement of reality.The degree of improvement experienced from this BD will also inevitably depend on the replay equipment used. The following technical information is intended to be a guide to aid in assessment.The screen used for this review is only of moderate dimensions being a 40 inch television screen. However, the television is a high performing 4K unit which delivers a compensating positive effect. The moderate screen size lacks the impact of larger screens but is less critical of film faults.However, the contributing player is, unusually, able to separate the audio and visual HDMI signals before they leave separately to the television and pre-amp. That feature enhances both the visual and audio elements of the output. The audio, not so critical in the case, delivers an unusually wide-ranging and revealing performance. Its precision is equally revealing of film scores.Readers with alternative equipment will have to interpret this review bearing in mind their own equipment and its comparative advantages and disadvantages.The disc offers purchasers with suitable replay equipment a substantial improvement over the previous DVD.In summary this BD is a transfer from well-preserved 1971 film stock and has responded well to the upgrade and well worth considering
Reviewer: Ganden
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: One of Spielberg’s finest, and the 4K picture is crystal clear.
Reviewer: SILVIO OJEDA TABASCO
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Pues llega con un bonito slipcover de calidad correcta.La calidad de la imagen es muy buena y es una mejorar sustancial desde el blu-ray. La claridad, nitidez y saturación del color con las mejoras sustanciales.El sonido en inglés Dolby Atmos es muy bueno, así como correcto el español latino dolby digital 5.1. Trae subtítulos en ambos idiomas y más.El código digital es válido solo para USA.
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