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An absolutely fantastic film.


This is one of those films where I really don't think the director made any mistakes. A wonderfully well-done film that should be more widely seen.

It really makes me sad when something like this goes completely unnoticed when released. I really do think we are doomed, and perusing the imdb boards most certainly validates my opinion.

I know this was never going to be a box-office smash, but the fact that it didn't make 30 or 40 million is so discouraging. Every time a movie like this makes no money, it is another nail in the coffin for films that take risks and challenge the audience.

BTW, this movie is so much closer to reality than many want to believe. Its basically a true story.

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I LOVED it. I look on this board an see a lot of people saying it had no substance and I have to wonder if I've strayed into another reality.

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I loved it too. I know movies like this have limited releases, but why was it only released in 2 theatres in the entire country?

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=double2014.htm

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Movies like this tend to open in cities like NY and LA first, then expand slowly during the following month or so. This one unfortunately only made it to 16 theaters during its run.

I was lucky enough to see it in Toronto with a great crowd (no talking or people using cell phones) and the response at the end was very enthusiastic. Since then I've watched it twice and have it again for tonight. It's the perfect flick to watch late at night with headphones on. The sound design is fantastic.

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