I Dare You to a Duel...Or Not...

I should begin this post by clarifying one important fact about myself:  I love all things historical and British.  I couldn't resist watching this short film.  It was the first one I saw.  I noticed the screenshot and realized that it was historical and instantly clicked on it.  And I am glad that I did!

Click to Watch: The Duel at Blood Creek by Leo Burton

The Duel at Blood Creek was a hilarious parody about a duel.  The variety of characters from different backgrounds made this film highly entertaining.  The characters arrive one by one to a sacred spot of a legendary duel to encounter their own foes.  The plan is for each of them to challenge their opponent, but more and more men arrive bringing their own problems along.  The dialogue is witty and full of British humor which I found very entertaining.

The style of the film is simple.  The short film is full of a variety of landscape shots.  The entire film takes place outdoors, and there are spectacular shots of the countryside.  Wide shots, pans, and medium close ups were used frequently throughout it.  Only subtle camera movements were used.  The composition and the coloring depicted rich undertones.

I will admit I was surprised by the ending.  It was hilarious.  I thought the film was very funny and the idea was great.  The dialogue may seem confusing between the characters, but it isn't essential to comprehending the premise of this film.  The British humor may leave some confused, but it makes this film shine.

As a history major, I am a huge critic when it comes to watching historical films.  From what I saw this film was pretty accurate.  The costumes and dialogue were quite authentic to the time period.  Even the pistols for the duel looked to be of the time.

If you love conflict, hilarious dialogue and sword fighting mixed with a twist at the end, then this film is for you.