I admit that I have remained a loyal Richard Gere fan ever since AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. If he is in something, I will see it. The first 15 years of his career have been more impressive than his most recent choices, but I enjoy him enough to sit through almost anything that he is attached to. His latest film THE DOUBLE didn't receive a nationwide release, which is always the sign of a dud. But being the fan that I am, I recently sat down at home to watch it. Gere plays a retired CIA agent who joins a young FBI agent (Topher Grace) to track down a Russian assassin who has seemingly returned after the Cold War. Old conspiracies quickly resurface, embroiling the pair in deeper and deeper peril. I am not sure why this didn't get a wide release, because although it is far from perfect, it is a cut above most of the crap that arrives weekly in local cinemas. It is well directed and beautifully shot. The screenplay has a few holes in it, but is surprisingly well written for this type of film. Both Gere and Grace give solid performances and Martin Sheen has a nice supporting role as the Director of the CIA. THE DOUBLE certainly doesn't break new ground, but it's a nice choice for a mindless Friday or Saturday night.
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