Duel (1971)

[K1stpierre]

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[bartonfink]

When the world witnessed Spielberg's masterful craftsmanship at the very beginning.

[Avatree]

I actually feel this is his best film. At least, it's the purest incarnation of Spielberg you can find. Obviously many of his other films are fantastic, but this is a near-perfectly crafted thriller.

 

(yes, Duel > Jaws)

[Dementeleus]

Very entertaining and you get a great sense of his innate talent for filmmaking. It also benefits from being really stripped down to its basics -- this isn't a story that would benefit from more complications or character nuance.

[Empire]

A-(90)

[Goffe]

- Steven Spielberg marathon

 

The Truck is one hell of a villain. Fun film.

 

Duel 65/100

Sugarland Express 45/100

1941 20/100

 

Previously seen
War of the Worlds 100/100
Empire of the Sun 100/100
Jaws 85/100
Bridge of Spies 80/100
Jurassic Park 80/100
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 65/100
The Lost World 60/100
Raiders of the Lost Ark 55/100
Saving Private Ryan 50/100
Temple of Doom 45/100
Last Crusade 40/100

 

I need to see again
War Horse
Tintin 
Catch Me If You Can
Minority Report
Artificial Intelligence
Close Encounters of the Third Kind

[Jake Gittes]

Still one of his best, maybe even top 5.