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Nevil Dwek (writer)
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This psychological dramatic thriller set in New York City is about one man on a journey to find himself... more | full synopsis
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Confusing, Brilliant, Disturbing and Fun! more (7 total)

Cast

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Sam Trammell ... Derrick Hall / Zane Waye

Erik Jensen ... Ian Waye

Susan May Pratt ... Olivia / Lucy

Ellen Pompeo ... Flynn
Celia Weston ... Lillian Hall / Mrs. Winter
Michael Ryan Segal ... Dylan

Aasif Mandvi ... Shark / Roger
P.J. Morrison ... Policeman #1

Brad Calcaterra ... Policeman #2
Joseph Mosso ... Security Guard
Tara McNamee ... Wendy Sampson
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Jessica Blank ... Saleslady / Carrie

Phil Campanella ... Policeman #3
Aliya Campbell ... Mary
Kevin Colbert ... Doorman
Jon DeVries ... Benjamin Cox / Captain Ferguson
Guillermo Díaz ... Ray

Jeffrey Emerson ... Sam

Lorraine Farris ... Blonde Girl

Priscilla Garita ... Secretary

Stephen Gevedon ... Jimmy Dimes

Peter Giles ... Gordon
Mike Hodge ... Jules
Michael E. Knight ... Brian Sampson

Tuck Milligan ... Derrick's Father

Dorian Missick ... Train Rapper
Michael P. Moran ... Grady

Scott Robertson ... Dan

Rocco Sisto ... Dr. Peters / Gunman

Marco St. John ... Mr. Laurie

Tara Subkoff ... Anya
Stan Tracy ... Lawyer
Ruperto Vanderpool ... Super
Lainie Ventura ... Crying Woman

Guy Whitlock ... Detective Taylor
Dan Ziskie ... Sean Waye
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Also Known As:
At the End of the Day (USA) (working title)
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USA:108 min
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Suicidal Thoughts more

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5 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
Confusing, Brilliant, Disturbing and Fun!, 30 June 2005
8/10
Author: gpadillo from Portland, Maine

Undermind is a find! Within 10 minutes of the movie I found myself alternately utterly confused and exhilarated wondering if I was smart enough to watch it. Working from his own brilliant script, first time director Nevil Dwek has created a world where parallel universes meet and violently collide. The tale revolves around young Derrick Hall, a corporate lawyer who is far too young to be this world weary and morose. A little understanding of Derrick's family history reveals a recently departed, highly successful father who had little time, patience or trust of his son and a pompous, dictatorial mother who acts as human choke collar, squelching both life and joy out of every earthly moment.

In the blink of an eye, Derrick's entire world is intercepted and exchanged with that of punky, greasy locked, Zane Waye – but he "knows" he's Derrick. Suddenly, nothing makes sense and the two men must search for ways to get back to their respective lives. Each is confronted with situations demanding resourcefulness as each is forced to think outside of his normal pattern. Zane's world is a troubling, dominated by his evil (and idiotic) brother, Ian. It's a world of violence, murder, suspect alliances, drug deals, stuttering porn wannabes, prostitutes and deception.

Along the way the difficult murder case of a well respected cop – who happens to be the Brothers Waye's father, is solved, Derrick and Zane find their ways home and the world is set right. The entire cast (even small supporting roles) shine throughout, but top nod easily goes to Sam Trammel who carries the movie as both Derrick and Zane, so convincingly I at times wondered if two different actors were playing the roles.

Director Dwek creates two distinct worlds for our central characters: Derrick's is warm, rich full of browns and velvety textured, while Zane's is stark, black and white with hints of tinting. Eventually (and inevitably) the worlds collide and combine into one.

With such a complex and confusing tale, a completely satisfying ending resolving all loose ends is nearly impossible and here is (for me) the only weak link in a movie without any others. I'm not, however, certain that a better ending could reasonably be achieved. I still give the movie high marks despite the ending (which isn't bad, just not at the level of the rest of the film) as this is one of the smartest and most entertaining things I've seen in ages.

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