Since everyone is checking Godzilla this weekend I decided to counter the wave and I went to the theater to see The Double which I'm interested about since I've heard of it.

Richard Ayoade is very peculiar as a director. In The Double, similar with what he did in Submarine, he proves again that he likes to write about awkward characters with awkward ways of live their lives, different looks and pretty unfit personalities.

Simon is just a simple clerk at an office where no one notices him. He is always so shy and unconfident that people make fun of him and most of the times don't believe in his skills at his job. When a new employee arrives at the office he start to get paranoid because the guy is physically equal to him but with a totally opposite personality and it seems like no one has noticed the difference.

The Double is definitely a very creative film with a very truthful story told in a very clever way! It might seem like a very confusing film but in my point of view is actually quite simple. I have my own interpretation of the story but that I won't tell in here because I don't want to spoil anything for you.
The message that we took from it its very sad because it really reflects the world that we live in. People love a confident person, a person who is smart and nice to everyone but usually that kind of people are the most cynical and they will be the first who will stab you behind your back. But those are the ones who usually conquer the world.

The performances are great! Jessie Einsenberg gives an absolutely amazing performance and he was perfect to this role. Mia Wasikowska is always lovely, I think she will become a very well recognized actress. The supporting cast was also great in their small roles. And I would like to share with you an interesting thought of mine. When I heard that Jessie Einsenberg would be the next Joker I had my doubts but after watching this I think I don't have doubts anymore. With this role, thanks to some intense scenes I could look at him and think "wow this guy can be a great Joker".

The cinematography is absolutely fantastic! The light, the set design, the camera work and all o the colors used were just perfect! A gorgeous film to look at!

I don't see everyone enjoying this film. I think it is not of everybody, and by that I mean, it might not please those who won't appreciate quirkiness in a film, and you definitely have to expect a lot of quirkiness from this one but I really enjoyed it and I think it shines for us the passion putted into the making of it. Even if you are not a fan of quirky films, I think you should give this one a try!

The Double is a film that certainly deserves recognition. I think it might be one of my favorites of this year.