Hitler, Stalin, Saddam
. Modern history is full of notorious dictators having body doubles to shield them from assassination attempts. This movie revolves around the life of Latif Yahia, a man with a curse. His curse was his uncanny resemblance to Uday Hussain, Saddam's crazy son.
As political tensions pile-up with the onset of Iraq-Iran war a military officer,Latif is summoned to become Uday's fedai (body double). He is forced to take up the life of a psychopath, a life of lunacy and fanaticism, a life he abhors. His only hope is that one this when all this is over, he will be set free.
Dominic Cooper gives a captivating performance as Uday and is very convincing as his double Latif. But the most enthralling aspect of the film is the insight into a dictator's lifestyle. Consumed by his desires (Brioni, Versace, Armani,he owns it all) and sexual pleasures, Uday's considers himself nothing less than an immortal god.
The music and sets truly compliment the script and lure you to the plot.
What seems missing is a more dramatic ending, but hey, don't forget it's based on a true story. Certainly one of the best flicks of the year.
As political tensions pile-up with the onset of Iraq-Iran war a military officer,Latif is summoned to become Uday's fedai (body double). He is forced to take up the life of a psychopath, a life of lunacy and fanaticism, a life he abhors. His only hope is that one this when all this is over, he will be set free.
Dominic Cooper gives a captivating performance as Uday and is very convincing as his double Latif. But the most enthralling aspect of the film is the insight into a dictator's lifestyle. Consumed by his desires (Brioni, Versace, Armani,he owns it all) and sexual pleasures, Uday's considers himself nothing less than an immortal god.
The music and sets truly compliment the script and lure you to the plot.
What seems missing is a more dramatic ending, but hey, don't forget it's based on a true story. Certainly one of the best flicks of the year.
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