Double Impact (1991) movie poster

Double Impact (1991)

"One packs a punch. One packs a piece. Together they deliver..."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 36% (RT: 32%, MC: 40) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Sheldon Lettich
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (1,179 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
32%
Metacritic
40
Cast
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Alex / Chad Wagner
Geoffrey Lewis as Frank Avery
Alonna Shaw as Danielle Wilde
Bolo Yeung as Moon
Cory Everson as Kara
Philip Chan Yan-Kin as Raymond Zhang
Alan Scarfe as Nigel Griffith
Andy Armstrong as Paul Wagner
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,179 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong. Seeing a picture of Alex, Chad rejoins him and convinces him that his rival in Hong Kong is also the man who killed their parents. Alex is suspicious of Chad, especially when it comes to his girlfriend. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Double Impact, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of Double Impact was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Double Impact is a 1991 thriller, action, crime film directed by Sheldon Lettich. Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong.

Seeing a picture of Alex, Chad rejoins him and convinces him that his rival in Hong Kong is also the man who killed their parents. Alex is suspicious of Chad, especially when it comes to his girlfriend. The film has been rated by 1,179 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a thriller film, Double Impact delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Double Impact (1991) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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