Science FictionComedyDrama

Dual

- The only thing that can stop you is you.

A terminally ill woman opts for a cloning procedure to ease her loss on her friends and family. When she makes a miraculous recovery, her attempts to have her clone decommissioned fail and lead to a court-mandated duel to the death.

Release Date : 2022-03-18

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : XYZ FilmsIPR.VCResolute Films and Entertainment

Production Country : CanadaFinlandUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Sarah

Original Name : Karen Gillan

Gender : Female

Character Name : Trent

Original Name : Aaron Paul

Gender : Male

Character Name : Peter

Original Name : Beulah Koale

Gender : Male

Character Name : Robert Michaels

Original Name : Theo James

Gender : Male

Character Name : Official with Flags

Original Name : Elina Jackson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sarah's Mother

Original Name : Maija Paunio

Gender : Female

Character Name : Emergency Room Receptionist

Original Name : Rea Lest

Gender : Female

Character Name : Gastroenterologist

Original Name : Sanna-June Hyde

Gender : Female

Character Name : Tom

Original Name : Kris Gummerus

Gender : Male

Character Name : Two Identical Handsome Men

Original Name : Nico Siekkinen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Two Identical Handsome Men

Original Name : Jamie Siekkinen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Tom's Wife

Original Name : Elsa Saisio

Gender : Female

Character Name : Tom's Children

Original Name : Remu Valisaari

Gender : Male

Character Name : Tom's Children

Original Name : Minea Valisaari

Gender : Male

Character Name : The Facility Receptionist

Original Name : Amira Khalifa

Gender : Female

Character Name : Facility Tech

Original Name : Andrei Alén

Gender : Male

Character Name : Waiter

Original Name : Aram Tertzakian

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sarah's Lawyer

Original Name : Darren McStay

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mustachioed Man

Original Name : Rasmus Blomqvist

Gender : Male

Character Name : Barbara

Original Name : Katariina Havukainen

Gender : Female

Character Name : Gas Station Cashier

Original Name : Riley Stearns

Gender : Male

Character Name : Coroner

Original Name : Yûko Takeda

Gender : Male

Character Name : Deceased Woman in Morgue

Original Name : Tiia Ennala

Gender : Male

Character Name : Department Store Employee

Original Name : Marketta Tikkanen

Gender : Female

Character Name : Twin Girls

Original Name : Irmeli-Unelma Hyde

Gender : Male

Character Name : Twin Girls Double

Original Name : Ellen Hölttä

Gender : Female

Character Name : Twin Girls Mother

Original Name : Sophia Heikkilä

Gender : Female

Character Name : Carl

Original Name : Robert Enckell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Daryl

Original Name : Paul Brown

Gender : Male

Character Name : Grief Stricken Original

Original Name : Elias Salonen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Depressed Double

Original Name : Alex Anton

Gender : Male

Character Name : The Court Judge

Original Name : Leslie Hyde

Gender : Male

Character Name : Official 2 (uncredited)

Original Name : Robin Touray

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rick (uncredited)

Original Name : Donat Balaj

Gender : Male

Reviews

Manuel São Bento

@msbreviews

2022-02-21

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/dual-spoiler-free-review-sundance-2022 "Dual boasts an intriguing, high-concept premise that entirely commits to Riley Stearns' deadpan satire. But despite being full of purpose and intent, the latter component is taken to such an extreme that it negatively impacts everything which surrounds it. Every filmmaking and storytelling element feels incredibly underwhelming and ultimately hollow. Audiences will struggle to find enjoyment in a world full of interesting ideas; infused with divisive execution." Rating: C-

Chris Sawin

@ChrisSawin

2022-04-21

With Dual, the story beats are a bit predictable but Karen Gillan’s purposely flat yet absorbing performance and the sheer thought of having to face yourself in a duel to the death while some clone imposter takes over your life make the film worthwhile. It’s definitely a different kind of film outside of the mainstream, but it also falls slightly short of expectations. Riley Stearns is capable of being funny and has proven that before in the past, but Dual fails to really capitalize on being laugh out loud funny. It’s an unorthodox twist on a familiar concept that attempts to dive into unexplored territory. However, Dual isn't able to fully immerse itself in the offbeat absurdities that tend to make Riley Stearns films so enjoyable. Full review: https://hubpages.com/entertainment/Dual-2022-Review-The-Imitation-of-an-Eccentric-Film

Mex5150

@Mex5150

2022-06-25

Watched Dual last night/this morning. Bloody fantastic film. I thought it was just going to be yet another low-brow SFX laden action thing with loads of fight scenes, not really my thing, but Karen Gillan was in it, so I thought I'd give it a go before crashing out. Not at all what I expected. It's actually a really clever dystopian black comedy with fantastic performances from everybody involved. It's getting a lot of hate, seemingly because many others thought it was going to be the same film I thought it was, but unlike me, they were disappointed it wasn't actually that. The interesting thing about it is, it seems designed to have two seemingly open possibilities of how it ended, but in reality depending on which people choose to accept, you can see how closely they paid attention and thought deeply (or not) about the film. If you want an action movie, give it a miss, but if you like cerebral black comedies, watch it ASAP!

itsogs

@itsogs

2022-08-01

Well this was disappointing. The acting was decent, especially by the lead (Karen Gillan),even the story was interesting, but the directing and screenplay turned an otherwise positive movie, into a very dark and boring outcome. I wouldn't watch this again, there is just so much time I would be willing to waste on a movie. Having said that, I am sure there is an audience for dark and boring waiting to watch this one. 🌟🌟🌟