Enemy (2013)

A man seeks out his exact look-alike after spotting him in a movie.

Director:

Denis Villeneuve

Writers:

José Saramago (novel), Javier Gullón

Stars:

Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon

17 wins & 23 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jake Gyllenhaal	...	Adam + Anthony
Mélanie Laurent	...	Mary
Sarah Gadon	...	Helen
Isabella Rossellini	...	Mother
Joshua Peace	...	Teacher at School (as Josh Peace)
Tim Post	...	Anthony's Concierge
Kedar Brown	...	Security Guard
Darryl Dinn	...	Video Store Clerk
Misha Highstead	...	Lady in the Dark Room
Megan Mane	...	Lady in the Dark Room
Alexis Uiga	...	Lady in the Dark Room

Storyline

Adam Bell is a Toronto area History college professor. He is a rather somber man, largely because he is stuck in a routine, which includes a relationship with his live-in girlfriend, Mary. While watching a rental movie, he spots an actor in a bit part that looks like him. He becomes obsessed with finding out about this double of his. He learns that the actor's stage name is Daniel Saint Claire, whose legal name is Anthony Claire. Claire is a Toronto based actor with only a few on-screen credits, and is married to a woman named Helen who is currently several months pregnant. Adam then becomes obsessed with meeting Claire, who he learns upon first sighting that they look exactly the same, from the facial hair to a scar each has, but Claire who outwardly is more "put together" than Adam. Their lives become intertwined as Claire himself ends up becoming obsessed with Adam, but in a slightly different way.

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Plot Keywords:

doppelganger | spider | infidelity | ambiguous ending | boyfriend girlfriend relationship | 

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Taglines:

You can't escape Yourself!

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong sexual content, graphic nudity and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film title "Where There's a Will, There's a Way" in the movie was a catchphrase of Denis Villeneuve's high school English teacher, as a reminder to work harder in life.

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Goofs

When Helen is getting read for bed, she takes her bra off and puts a singlet on. A minute later bra straps are visible when she rolls over in bed.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Mother: [leaving a message] Hello, darling, it's your mother. Thank you for showing me your new apartment. I'm worried about you. I mean, how can you live like that? Anyway, would you call me back? Let's get together again. I love you.

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Connections

References Taxi Driver (1976)

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Soundtracks

The Cheater
Performed by Bob Kuban and The In-Men
Written by John Krenski
Published by Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (BMI) / Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada (SOCAN)
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Master recording courtesy of Hickory Music

User Reviews

Complicated and open for interpretation

The proper way to watch this film is to be committed to working your hardest to decipher it. I believe the only real satisfaction could be from putting the pieces together in a way that comes to a logical conclusion that you feel comfortable with, because Enemy will not hand it over to you. I failed to commit this much mental fortitude and my viewing experience suffered because of it.

Details

Official Sites:

Alfa Pictures [Spain] Official Facebook

Country:

Canada Spain France

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 February 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Enemy

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$16,161, 16 March 2014

Gross USA:

$1,008,726

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,468,224

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pathé, Entertainment One, Rhombus Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1