I watched Ridley Scott‘s debut feature The Duellists for the first time earlier this year and it resulted in me writing a three-page exploration of the film based on Scott’s fantastic commentary on the DVD. In the piece I also featured several of the amazing shots captured by cinematographer Frank Tidy.
On January 29, 2013, Shout Factory will re-release the film on Blu-ray with the previous Ridley Scott audio commentary included and a featurette with Scott and director Kevin Reynolds included along with a brand new interview with co-star Keith Carradine.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like there has been any remastering done so I’m not sure how much of an upgrade we’ll be looking at from a visual and audio perspective, but I suspect even without remastering there will be a significant improvement.
If you’re unfamiliar with the film I urge you to read my write-up on it. It does contain some spoilers so only read it if you’re not sure you’re willing to give the film a chance. Otherwise just click over and click to the third page for a look at some of the great shots included in the film.
I have requested a Blu-ray review copy so I’ll have more for you once that arrives and I’ve had a chance to give it a look.
Here’s the plot synopsis:
Set during the grand, sweeping Napoleonic age, an officer in the French army insults another officer and sets off a life-long enmity. The two officers, D’Hubert (Keith Carradine) and Feraud (Harvey Keitel), cross swords time and time again in an attempt to achieve justice and preserve their honor.
