The Ship of Look-Alikes
The Ship of Look-Alikes

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The Ship of Look-Alikes

1997
Movie
84 min
Russian

A ship with doubles sails from the pier on the Moscow River, heading with a show program to one of the provincial Russian cities. The murder of Thatcher's look-alike that happened on board is being investigated by police captain Zharov.

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users40%
Director: UnknownGenres: Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of eccentric travelers boards a luxury cruise liner, only to discover that every passenger and crew member is a perfect doppelganger of someone else on board. As identities blur and chaos ensues, they must unravel the mystery behind the ship's strange predicament before they lose themselves entirely.

Critical Reception

The film was met with mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its convoluted plot and weak humor. Audiences found the premise intriguing but were ultimately disappointed by the execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise but criticized for its underdeveloped narrative.

  • The humor is often forced and fails to land effectively.

  • Performances are adequate, but can't salvage the confusing plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film's execution, with many finding the central concept more interesting than the actual story. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at an original comedic mystery, while others felt it was a missed opportunity.

Fun Fact

The film's production faced numerous delays due to difficulties in casting actors who could convincingly portray multiple look-alike characters within the limited budget.

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