Double or Nothing – Movie Review
First Reaction – Double or Nothing is a fun late-night comedy thriller.
Watch Double or Nothing on Streaming from April 15th.
Director: Dru Brown
Writer: Dru Brown (Screenplay)
Cast
- John Jarratt (Wolf Creek)
- Andrew Ian Pope (Battalion)
- Rowan Howard (Juncture)
- Vince Colosimo (Daybreakers)
- Robert Rabiah (Land of Bad)
Plot: Two cousins embark on a high-energy race against the clock to find $50k when the mob discover one of them has been skimming from their Gold Coast workshop.
Runtime: 1 Hour 39 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Double or Nothing starts when two cousins, Nick (Howard) and Turbo (Pope) try to make money quick. They are hapless in their attempts, leading to them skimming off a mob. However, the mob boss discovers their behavior and forces them to return the money.
The pair must think of the next plan to make money quick, which sees them investigating horse racing. However, it leads to them clashing of the reasons for wanting money and it puts their job in danger.
Verdict on Double or Nothing
Recap
The movie follows two hapless cousins who have been stealing from the mob. However, when the mob boss discovers their actions, he wants their money back. The cousins must make money quickly, and it takes them through a comical tale of criminals in their local town.
Best Parts
The crazy night the cousins go through brings moments of comedy to the movie. Some work well and the unusual colourful figures they meet along the night help keep the movie flowing nicely.
Worst Parts
It doesn’t have the style needed to elevate it to the next level. It has charm but not sparkle, and the style feels more generic for a typical late-night thriller. The move tries for more laughs, instead of being as tight as the story could be.
Final Thoughts – Double or Nothing is a typical late-night thriller.
