The Double tells the story based upon doppelgangers, similar to another film released earlier this year- Enemy. Simon James (Jesse Eisenberg), the film's hero, has been working in the same office for seven years, and no one seems to notice him. Suicide is regular in this universe, and there are special police who do nothing but investigate suicides. Simon dreams of asking out the mousy copy girl (Mia Wasikowska), but has been too timid. Then one day, Simon's office hires a new, much more capable employee. His name is James Simon, and he is identical to Simon James in every way, right down to the boring gray suit. He is also played by Eisenberg. James is more confident, more alluring, and more popular than Simon.
The visuals are what mostly stand out in the film, but the lack of story and attention to further detail the plot is where the film falls short. It also comes off as another attempt at creating something far greater than it's overall turnout. By the end, we are not as entertained or thrilled with the complete finals. As e are lead with a predictable ending.
The visuals are what mostly stand out in the film, but the lack of story and attention to further detail the plot is where the film falls short. It also comes off as another attempt at creating something far greater than it's overall turnout. By the end, we are not as entertained or thrilled with the complete finals. As e are lead with a predictable ending.