Review of The Double (2014) by Rob R — 06 May 2014

A strange and wonderful movie. Jesse Eisenberg is one of the best new actors and the lighting is reminiscent of Citizen Kane!

This review of The Double (2014) was written by Rob R on 06 May 2014.

The Double has generally received positive reviews.

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