Doubles
Doubles

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Doubles

2021
Movie
12 min
Russian

Young guys ride a skateboard. Each of them is trying to build relationships: someone succeeds, someone does not. But what if happiness is much closer than it seems to them, and they only need to make out a loved one - right under their noses.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Adam BrooksGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A woman is struggling with the recent loss of her husband when she starts seeing him everywhere. She soon discovers that he had a secret life and a twin brother she never knew about. As she navigates this unexpected revelation, she must decide whether to embrace this new reality or confront the painful truth of her grief.

Critical Reception

Doubles received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its emotional depth and performances, while others found its plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audience reception was generally more positive, appreciating the film's blend of humor and pathos.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling lead performance and exploration of grief.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that doesn't fully deliver on its premise.

  • The film attempts to blend drama and comedy but occasionally falters in tone.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional core and the performances of the main cast, finding it a touching, albeit sometimes slow-paced, story about love and loss. Some viewers found the plot twists a bit unbelievable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around London, with several scenes filmed in Hampstead Heath and various residential areas to create a sense of everyday life contrasted with the extraordinary circumstances.

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