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Duel, a review by Jon

DUEL (1971)
5 out of 5



Dennis Weaver plays a salesman on his way to a meeting that becomes a terrifying battle of wits with an unseen truck driver.

I have to stick my neck out and say that on the basis of this film, that Steven Spielberg fella is one to watch for the future. 

Before he made a definitive horror film with Jaws, he made this definitive horror film with a real monster [truck] that we could all be scared of. That we never see the driver or understand his motivation makes him even more terrifying. Weaver's salesman is in real, tangible danger and you can feel it right to the end. Such a simple set-up and it works perfectly.

The film amounts to little more than a chase and the tension never lets up. The driving scenes are paced so well; the film matches the cars acceleration to that very memorable conclusion. There's a handful of stunts, but it's mostly a masterclass in editing and staging.

Made for TV, but just so good they released it properly and the rest is history. It's tempting to think everyone has seen this gem by now, but if you haven't run to the shop and buy it. Don't drive... it's too bloody dangerous.

The Car's the star: Plymouth Variant versus Peterbilt 281


Trailer

(From Car Movie Marathon on August 16th, 2008)

Veer, a review by dfmorgan

Veer

Year: 2010
Director: Anil Sharma
Cast: Salman Khan, Zarine Khan, Jackie Shroff
Overview: The Pindari warrior Veer (Salman Khan) plots to overthrow British rule in Madhavgarh, while falling in love with princess Yashodhara (Zarine Khan), daughter of King Gyanendra (Jackie Shroff) who as a prince, in the past, had betrayed the Pindaaris, leading to a massacre of 4,500 men.

Watched: 19th Mar.2011
My Thoughts: A mildly enjoyable film.

My Rating: A mildly enjoyable 3



(From Dave's DVD/Blu-ray Reviews on March 20th, 2011)

Angel Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

3. Unleashed
Original Air Date: 10/15/2003
As Angel tries to help a young woman bitten by a werewolf, Fred tries to help Spike who has begun to fade in and out of existence for longer and longer periods of time.

Guest Stars:
Jenny Mollen
John Billingsley
Heidi Dippold

My Thoughts:
This one I really liked a lot. Favorite episode of the season so far. I thought they did the werewolf really cool. And if I am not mistaken... we do see her again before the season is over.

My Rating:

(From Angel Marathon on March 22nd, 2010)