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Double Edge

Movie97 minEnglish

RIC's and FLEUR's fates intertwine in Ric's loft where Fleur installs Plato, the AI model she has created. Romance ensues but when Fleur learns of Ric's secret nights of debauchery, she takes revenge. Plato learns and takes control.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Michael Lindsay-HoggGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former CIA agent, now living a quiet life, is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when his former lover asks for his help. She claims her new husband is a spy, and she fears for her life. He must navigate a treacherous path of deception and betrayal to uncover the truth, but finds himself caught in a deadly game where loyalties are constantly tested.

Critical Reception

Double Edge received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful plot and Hauer's performance, while others found it predictable and derivative of earlier spy thrillers. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, albeit somewhat formulaic, thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspense and Rutger Hauer's performance.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and reliance on genre tropes.
  • Considered a serviceable, if unremarkable, thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's a decent thriller that delivers on suspense, though it doesn't break new ground in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in various locations in and around Toronto, Canada, doubling for an unspecified European city.

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