Double Impact
Double Impact
R | 10 August 1991 (USA)
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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.

Reviews
Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place
Grimossfer Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%
Neive Bellamy Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.
Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.
videorama-759-859391 You gotta give VD, credit. He doesn't do half bad a job, playing two people. You'll actually be surprised, and this hard action blockbuster, in none, a badly made film. Revenge is the order of the day, where blood is shed early in the piece, and not much after that in a couple of scenes. Chad. a lover and Alex, fueled with anger are reunited, where 25 years earlier, their parents were massacred, in all the name of big business, and iillegal enterprise, involving some infrastructure, headed by a smarmy English guy (Scarfe) and he makes an enjoyable villain, you love to hate. Their brother's mentor and close friend (Geoffrey Lewis), who I couldn't believe popped up in this, managed to snatch one of the VD babies, while good boy, Chad was taken in by the baddies. DI delivers, well of course, it's a VD pic, but one his better and slicker efforts. And again, early in the peace, he does do the outstretched leg exercise, OUCH! in front of all these pretty lovelies. It's fun watching the angry Van Damme going nuts when imagining him and his hot girlfriend, with the softer and gentler VD, and this was a smart and admirable touch. And too, we don't know if they actually did make out on that boat. Bolo Yeung, is entertaining and humorous as one of the evil nemesis's, involved with the illegal enterprise. It's really fun and humorous watching this buffoon, he always makes for an entertaining presence. DI is a really well polished actioner, and Lewis (Juliette Lewis's father) makes for interesting moments. Indulge.
Parker Lewis Playing two characters in the one movie is no mean feat, especially before CGI (just ask Jerry Lewis) and Jean-Claude should have been awarded an Encouragement Award at the Oscars for his punching above the weight performance. Also Alonna Shaw is incredibly hot in Double Impact and it's a shame she didn't go on to bigger things in her movie career.
Sam smith (sam_smithreview) This could be argued to be one of Van Damme's best film. Not only for his amazing fight scenes, but also for his acting ability along side himself. Not writing here as biased fan, but seeing this film, I shockingly had to admit that Van Damme was far better actor then what people gave him credit for. Story of the film is very cliché of most 90's films. twins get separated at birth and one becomes a criminal while the other one becomes a goody boy. They both have to team up together to protect their family money and name. Which one or both didn't really care for before.Acting in the film, was fairly good, with few exceptions. But people going to see this film, knew that this wasn't going to be the competition for Dances with a wolf or Jeremy Irons performance in Reversal of Fortune. The expectations was that this was going to be enjoyable film with tons of action and the possibility of having Van Damme fight Van Damme in an amazing fight scene. Which the film succeeded in. Van Damme was very clear as two different brothers, who are completely different in all traits. Van Damme managed to create and contain certain ticks, tricks and mannerisms for each one, clear sign of a good actor. Not to mention all of the really cool fight scenes we got to see was a benefit too!!so if you are bored at home and have nothing to do, feel free to give this film a go, if you like 80's and 90's action type of movies, you will love this.
Tom Lauzon Double Impact hits the the spot for those who enjoy action, violence, and Bolo Yeung. Twin brothers separated at birth, both played by JCVD team up 25 years later to get revenge on those who murdered their parents. Maybe the best plot for a Van Damme film. A great excuse for him to showcase his martial arts and famous high kicks and splits.A great pace throughout the film, great popcorn movie to watch at home and study the high 360 degree kicks in the final fight to the face of Bolo Yeung. Geoffrey Lewis is the backbone to this film in terms of acting and pulling the story together, Bolo Yeung is always a great villain in any film and it's great to see six time Miss Olympia Cory Everson as a villain here, too. I bought the new DVD but was disappointed that for £9.99 it didn't even have a trailer or any extras. It's just the film, anyway, great film.