The Devil’s Double , director Lee Tamahori’s bloody yet enlightening drama , is about Latif, an Iraqi soldier who is forced to be the body double of President Saddam Hussein’s son, Uday. It is unknown why exactly it is necessary for Uday to have a double, although perhaps it is partially to enable him to continue his hard-partying ways. Latif yearns to help his country, yet he possess a strong moral compass and is unwilling to participate in this dangerous venture, until his family is threatened. Uday is much more than merely a womanizer, and his lavish designer duds and showy cars make it easier for him to essentially do whatever he wants. Latif develops feelings for Uday’s mistress, Sarrab (French actress Ludivine Sagnier), who reciprocates. The movie was filmed in various parts of Malta, which seems to be a thoroughly appropriate location that contrasts stunning desert landscapes with the bustling streets of Baghdad...
It's time for this petite aspie movie snob to get critical. (Let's face it: it's always time for that).