Double dare
Double dare

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Double dare

1986
Movie
Adult · 18+
74 min
English

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Vincent GalloGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Two best friends, Tommy and Max, find themselves competing for the affection of the same woman, a free-spirited artist named Tiffany. Their rivalry escalates from playful pranks to increasingly dangerous dares, testing the limits of their friendship and their sanity. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and the recklessness of youth.

Critical Reception

Double Dare received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics often praised the performances of its young cast, particularly Julia Roberts and Billy Zane, and the film's energetic, albeit sometimes erratic, direction. However, some found the plot convoluted and the dares overly contrived. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's youthful exuberance and romantic entanglements.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming but ultimately formulaic exploration of friendship and rivalry.

  • Features strong performances from its emerging cast.

  • The film's escalating dares, while thrilling, sometimes stretch credulity.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's youthful energy and the chemistry between the leads, finding it an entertaining, albeit light, romantic comedy-drama. Some viewers noted that the plot could be predictable and the characters occasionally immature.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of Julia Roberts's earliest major roles, predating her breakout performance in 'Pretty Woman' by four years.

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