Double Barrel
Double Barrel

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Double Barrel

2009
Movie
Adult · 18+
129 min
English

The forest wood is big and hard, the guns are cocked and loaded. So double your pleasure and your fun in Double Barrel as nine amazing hunks led by Alex Baresi, Marco Blaze, Dirk Jager and Chad Manning take you on a deep and dirty adventure into the woods.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Director: K. S. RavikumarGenres: Action, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows the story of two brothers, Vetrimaaran and Vetri, who are separated at birth due to a misunderstanding. Vetrimaaran grows up in a village with his mother, while Vetri is raised by his father in the city. Their lives take drastically different paths, marked by distinct personalities and circumstances, until fate brings them back together.

Critical Reception

Double Barrel received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences and performances, particularly from Vijay and Prakash Raj. However, some critics pointed out the predictable storyline and the excessive length as drawbacks. The film was a commercial success at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The action choreography and Vijay's dual performance were highlights.

  • The humor, largely driven by Vadivelu, provided much-needed comic relief.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and the runtime lengthy.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally favorable, with many appreciating the entertainment value, strong action, and the performances of the lead actors. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, the film followed a conventional narrative structure.

Fun Fact

The film was reportedly inspired by the 1974 Telugu film 'Mera Videshi' and the 1983 Hindi film 'Chor Police'.

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