Someone Else
Someone Else

Someone Else

2006Movie78 minEnglish

When thirty-something David isn't working as a photographer at a high-street photo studio he is stressing over his love-life. Torn between his rather-too-agreeable girlfriend Lisa and the exciting but tricky Nina, he has serious decision to make. When he gets it all wrong and loses them both he has to start all over again.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users78%
Director: randrange StevensGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling writer, Sarah, finds herself in a complicated love triangle after her boyfriend, the manipulative and controlling Bill, introduces her to his seemingly charming and stable friend, Robert. As Sarah becomes increasingly drawn to Robert, she begins to suspect that Bill's influence is more sinister than she initially believed. The film delves into themes of control, manipulation, and the search for genuine connection amidst growing paranoia.

Critical Reception

Someone Else received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised Elizabeth Banks's performance and the film's suspenseful atmosphere. However, some found the plot predictable or the characters underdeveloped. Audiences generally responded well to the thriller elements and the performances, though it remained a relatively niche release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and Elizabeth Banks's compelling performance.
  • Criticized by some for its predictable plot twists and less developed supporting characters.
  • The film effectively explores themes of manipulation and psychological suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight Elizabeth Banks's strong performance and the film's ability to create a sense of unease and suspense. Some viewers found the story engaging and the exploration of a complex relationship interesting, though a segment of the audience felt the ending could have been stronger or more surprising.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, with much of the production taking place in various urban and suburban locations to create the sense of an ordinary, yet unsettling, environment.

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