Reviews: "The premise is, of course, completely absurd. Is it really possible that any two unrelated strangers could look so much alike that not even a mistress, wife, or mother could spot the difference? Well, no. But the feeling here is not of absurdity, but rather whimsy. The story maintains a pose of realism even as it verges into the fantastic. So don't expect one of those thrillers

with a water-tight plot and gritty realism. This is a story about wish-fulfillment and the freedom of discovering in yourself a whole new set of possibilities. It's also about thinking of your life as it might look from the outside, as viewed by a stranger taking your place; what would he see that you're missing? Count your blessings, you fool! Lovely performances by all, but especially Matthew

hys in the lead role. The magic in this movie creeps up on you slowly, and is not fully felt until the very end. The sum of the movie is more than its parts. Director-writer Charles Sturridge has done this before (the Brideshead Revisited original TV series, A Handful of Dust) and here he does it again. Bravo!" Written by steven-222 via IMDb.com "I was looking for something interesting

and bypassed this several times. Quite pleasantly surprised. Excellent movie. The main character was believable in both roles. The ending was superb. I thought he would leave but delighted he stayed in his role. It is possible the ones close to him knew there was subtle differences but chose to ignore them due to his agreeable ways." Written by rosswylene via IMDb.com "I've read

the original book twice--a big fan of du Maurier--and much as I liked the book, the movie is at least as good. Instead of "based on", it would be more accurate to say "inspired by" the book. It's like being an American in England for the first time ... lots of things seem familiar and then suddenly it's all quite alien. So with the book and the movie. I immediately thought of the book and,

struggled to make it fit, and failed. Finally I gave myself up to the new story and was enchanted. The movie in the end has to be taken on its own terms, and if so, makes a lovely experience ... well cast, gentle and loving, and utterly unforced. It has a happier ending than the book, yet it fits perfectly." Written by BlearyL via IMDb.com