The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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The Devil's Double
Drama · Action · Thriller · 2011
A chilling vision of the House of Saddam Hussein comes to life through the eyes of the man who was forced to become the double of Hussein's sadistic son.
Movie details
The Devil's Double
“The 80's were brilliant, if you were in charge.”
2011 Drama · Action · Thriller 1h 49m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
A chilling vision of the House of Saddam Hussein comes to life through the eyes of the man who was forced to become the double of Hussein's sadistic son.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Devil's Double?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Lee Tamahori
Written by
Michael Thomas · Latif Yahia
Dominic Cooper
Latif Yahia / Uday Hussein
Ludivine Sagnier
Sarrab
Raad Rawi
Munem
Philip Quast
Saddam Hussein / Faoaz
Mem Ferda
Kamel Hannah
Mimoun Oaïssa
Ali
Khalid Laith
Yassem Al-Helou
Court is in session
Put The Devil's Double on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.