The Lookalike
Director: Richard Gray
Actors: Justin Long, Jerry O'Connell, John Corbett
PlotJoe Mulligan and Holt Mulligan, two small-time drug dealers, find themselves in a precarious situation when a deal goes wrong and a powerful drug lord named William Spinks demands restitution. Spinks is infatuated with a woman named Sadie Hill, but she dies unexpectedly, casting a shadow over the transactional agreement. Desperate to avoid Spinks' wrath, Joe and Holt scramble to find a lookalike who can stand in for Sadie, convincing their clients that everything is under control. They soon discover Lacey, an aspiring actress bearing an uncanny resemblance to Sadie, and enlist her to play the role, pulling her into their dangerous world.
As tensions rise, the lines between deception and reality blur, testing the resolve of everyone involved. Holt starts developing feelings for Lacey, while Joe tries to manage their precarious situation. Each character becomes intertwined in a network of lies, secrets, and agendas, leading them down a dark path filled with betrayal and unforeseen consequences. The urgency to resolve their predicament intensifies as external forces close in, putting lives at stake and pushing everyone to their limits. The story unfolds with escalating tension, leaving a trail of treachery in its wake.
Writers: Michele Gray
Release Date: 12 Aug 2014
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Lookalike squanders a good cast and pulpy plot on poor direction and awkward tone; Blu-ray offers strong audio but lacks extras.
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