I wanted to add the trailer like normal, but it kind of gives away the entire story. So if you like knowing anything, i.e. my wikipedia friends out there, then you can watch the trailer and feel totally informed before watching this film. Otherwise, just give it a try.

“The Double” fits my generic movie profile, and by generic I mean blockbuster / high budget / contains actors you’ve heard of with a story that makes sense to the average consumer. I like watching movies like this on occasion because they’re usually decent at best and worst case scenario they’re just a tad predictable.

The Double was cool. I was mostly drawn to the idea of Topher Grace and Richard Gere in an action movie together. Didn’t make sense on paper and it didn’t make too much sense in practice either, but it’s enjoyable at the least. It’s one of those murder mystery chase down the serial killer but there’s a twist kind of films. So if you like things like that, Borne Identity… I don’t know what else. It’s like that though.

[STATUS REPORT]

BROAD vs. NICHE - A broad audience movie! Hurray! Anybody can watch this film and the violence isn’t overbearing. Even the throat slit kills lack gore or any obvious blood. The action is simple and relies more on riddles and conspiracy to draw you in opposed to anxiety and tension.

WATCHABILITY - Fairly watchable. This film was slow at first, but once I understood the direction they were taking this I became quickly involved and then once again hit a brief lull as the story begins to resolve and the pieces align.

WHEN TO WATCH - This is definitely a weekend nighttime film. I don’t think anyone will hate you for putting this movie on. They might not be impressed, but it’s a good film to say the least.