Dual (I) (2008)

The winner of Best Independent Action Film* DUAL follows drifter Luke Twain in the late 1800s when he discovers a town where all the inhabitants has been brutally murdered. Making a choice ... See full summary »

Director:

Steven R. Monroe

Writer:

Michael Worth

Stars:

Michael Worth, Tim Thomerson, Karen Kim

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Worth	...	Luke Twain
Tim Thomerson	...	Deston, Jared
Karen Kim	...	Ember
Margot Farley	...	Mother
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
David Barr	...	Bartender
John Michael Bartish	...	Townsperson
Peter J. Brown	...	Townsperson
Amos Carver	...	Townsperson
Frank Cavanaugh	...	Townsperson
Nancy Cooper	...	Townsperson
Sandy Cooper	...	Saloon Girl
Greg Debenedetti	...	Townsperson
Tim Ferrick	...	Townsperson
Cheyene Forbes	...	Townsperson
Martin Freese	...	Townsperson

Storyline

The winner of Best Independent Action Film* DUAL follows drifter Luke Twain in the late 1800s when he discovers a town where all the inhabitants has been brutally murdered. Making a choice to remain and uncover what took place there, he finds himself in a strange game of cat and mouse with a mysterious man that still has one final mission... Official Selection of the True West Film Festival and The Sunscreen Film Festival (2006). *Action On Film International Film Festival.

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Genres:

Drama | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 April 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Mescal, Arizona, USA

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 2,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Grizzly Peak Films, Creative Convergence

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

much better than expected

felt compelled to review given the only other review to date is utterly unbalanced. and on the subject of that review ..there are spoilers, and then there's writing the entire plot out - just stupid.

2.5/10 (currently) - it certainly deserves a much higher rating. i found this film very watchable indeed and having not expected it to be given the cursory glance at it's IMDb rating, the fact that i wanted to read up on the actor and director having seen it, in my mind speaks volumes.

i like the plot. the fact it has a plot puts it above a lot of the mainstream rubbish that Hollywood releases. it may be a little predictable, but it's not all obvious at all. i like the balance of cut scenes, and forwards and backwards, and i really like the acting ..not once did i think, 'cheese', or 'he wouldn't say that'. the main character has depth, the scenes where i feel he waits to say something really added to my overall impression of good quality directing.

only negative thing i can really think of, was the camera work when in pursuit, just too jerky ..i know it was supposed to be, but it was just slightly too much a mon avis.

overall, having looked at this page now, i'm gobsmacked that this was so low budget. i can't imagine what this guy could do with a couple of million. thanks for the experience!