The Double (2013)
Dir- Richard Ayoade
A seemingly invisible office drone named Simon James has his life shaken up when he encounters a new coworker named James Simon, who is identical in appearance but displays the confidence he lacks. At first, James helps improve his confidence, but then he takes advantage of the woman he desires and makes a mess of Simon's life. The Double is a dark comedy thriller directed by Richard Ayoade and starring Jesse Eisenberg and Mia Wasikowska. Based on a novel of the same name by Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Double has a simple dystopian style that is similar to films like Brazil and Eraserhead. The dual roles of Simon and James are portrayed skillfully by Eisenberg, whose mental state is challenged by his desire for the woman he is afraid to approach. This dark comedy also features a cameo by Chris O'Dowd, best known as director Ayoade's coworker Roy on the English comedy series The IT Crowd.
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