The Double

Richard Gere is a CIA super badass who has spent many years tracking some Russian dude. He is convinced the Russian is dead but new guy Topher Grace thinks he is not. The big bosses then send Richard and Topher out to find this Russian guy. We learn pretty early that Richard is in fact the Russian guy we are looking for and is a double (get it??) agent. Can Topher weed out Richards nasty little plans or will he fail and be charmed by Richard just like we all have since Pretty Woman?

This film was chosen on a Thursday afternoon off during half term and was a pretty spur of the moment choice, made whilst flicking through netflix options. Before the selection was made I had never heard of this film and knew absolutely nothing going into it, quite rare in today's share all mentality. The story is reasonable if a little unoriginal and frankly the reveal, mentioned above, is unveiled way too early. Gere is a little out of place in the lead role as a hardened double agent. His acting is pretty good but he just doesn't look like he has done a physical days work in his entire life. Topher Grace tries his best but isn't the strongest performer in the world and struggles to keep up with his older, well versed partner. The action sequences are decent enough but won't have you sitting on the edge of your seat and the drama is a little lackluster.

Overall I can't say the film is rubbish. Unfortunately it's worse than that, it's a little boring. Shame really as generally I like Richard Gere and his films, even the slightly rubbish ones.

Verdict: 2/5