Geschichtsprofessor Adam führt ein karges, langweiliges Leben zwischen Vorlesungen, Korrekturen und lieblosem Sex mit Freundin Mary. Doch eines Tages macht er in einem alten Independentfilm eine erstaunliche Entdeckung: Adam sieht einen Schauspieler, der ihm exakt gleicht. Nachdem er den Gedanken an seinen Doppelgänger nicht loswird, fasst Adam den Entschluss, ihn aufzuspüren und herauszufinden, was es mit ihm auf sich hat. Er beobachtet den mysteriösen Fremden und findet einige Dinge heraus: Der Name des Mannes ist Anthony – und selbst seine Stimme klingt exakt wie die von Adam. Schließlich nimmt der Professor Kontakt zu seinem Doppelgänger auf. Nachdem Anthony zunächst abweisend reagiert, lässt er sich irgendwann doch auf ein Treffen mit Adam ein. Die Situation wird immer bizarrer…
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- FRANZ DOREZA21. März 2025So the other review states that he fell asleep within the first five minutes… Really? Within the first couple minutes, a woman is masturbating on a chair in front of a large group of men in a dark and mysterious small theatre type setting, and then they bring out a tray with a silver dome and underneath that is a large spider…that crawls out.."Chaos is order undeciphered"… Don't you hate it when people complain about the first five minutes of a movie because nothing happens?? And then they miss out on something like this… Please don't listen to reviews like that. They can't seem to watch any movie that takes longer than three minutes Until they see some action or drop of blood… Why bother watching films at all? I found this to be really interesting, dark, mysterious, a slower pace does not mean, boring… Especially if you truly enjoy strange films,, film noir, slightly disjointed and disturbing etc..my kind of cinema..
- Patrick D.15. August 2026It's like fight club but bad.
- ghost seeker XIII24. März 2025Interesting especially knowing that he battled with his psychological problems and But I dont want to spoil it for Gyllenhaal fans Pay attention closely to understand the ending
- PhysicalMedia4Life8. August 2026"Yeah I'm my own worst enemy too."
- Liz Barrett26. Juli 2026It was ehhh.. I wasn't that interested in from the get go, so I had to reach out to pal Gemini to help figure what the f**k happened in this movie. LOL
- Garrett Wilkins3. Juli 2026Denis Villeneuve's Enemy is an undeniably fascinating psychological thriller, but one that often seems more invested in provoking interpretation than telling a compelling story. Jake Gyllenhaal delivers an excellent dual performance, convincingly separating two nearly identical men through subtle differences in mannerisms and personality, while Villeneuve blankets the film in a sickly yellow haze that reinforces its constant sense of unease. The deliberate ambiguity is clearly intentional, inviting viewers to search for hidden meaning beneath every conversation and visual motif, yet the film occasionally mistakes obscurity for depth, leaving its central ideas more intellectually stimulating than emotionally rewarding. From a technical standpoint, Enemy is exceptionally well crafted. Villeneuve directs with remarkable confidence, using oppressive cinematography, restrained performances, and unsettling sound design to sustain an atmosphere of quiet dread from beginning to end. The film culminates in one of the most bizarre and unforgettable final moments in recent psychological cinema, a closing image that will undoubtedly keep audiences debating its meaning long after the credits roll. Even so, I found myself admiring the craftsmanship more than connecting with the story itself. For viewers who enjoy unraveling symbolism and unresolved mysteries, Enemy offers plenty to analyze, but its commitment to ambiguity ultimately kept me at an emotional distance.
- Spanktacular18. Juli 2025A slow-burn gorgeous film that demands an immediate re-watch. I didn't understand it, but I definitely enjoyed it.
- shirazesat14. Juni 2026Intriguing but also very dumb: everyone's reaction to an identical doppelganger is insane. From the history teacher, to the actor, to the mum, to the actor's wife. A lot of the setup was just to show skin.
- remii9. Juni 2026Not my favorite by Denis Villeneuve but still worth a watch... or two. Cool even before Dune.
- Glenn Maina15. Juli 2025This movie messed me up in the best way. Denis Villeneuve’s Enemy wasn’t just a film — it was a psychological experience. It made me anxious, confused, sad, fascinated... all at once. I watched it, paused it halfway, processed it, and still couldn’t stop thinking about it. I love Jake Gyllenhaal, and maybe that’s why seeing him like this hit even harder — something about him felt off the entire time. The movie had this eerie emotional weight. Something was wrong — but it never tells you what. It just makes you feel it.
- Data Lyzer17. Mai 2026This movie is only subtext. I mean just subtext. And honestly so boring I don't even want to google what it's actually about. 2/10 toes.
- jackmeat5. November 2025My quick rating - 6.5/10. This one sat on my watchlist for far too long, but I finally decided it was time to see what all the quiet confusion was about. Enemy, directed by Denis Villeneuve (long before he took us to Arrakis with Dune), is an eerie, slow-burning psychological mystery that’s as fascinating as it is frustrating. Jake Gyllenhaal takes on double duty as Adam, a mild-mannered college professor, and Anthony, a confident, womanizing actor. The discovery of his exact double sends Adam spiraling into a surreal obsession that blurs the line between reality and delusion. Gyllenhaal nails both performances—subtle and haunted as Adam, arrogant and unpredictable as Anthony. He’s the kind of actor who thrives on internal chaos, and Villeneuve gives him the perfect playground here. Unfortunately, it takes forever to get to that playground. The first act feels like watching beige paint dry. The only problem is that some of the pieces of the puzzle are in this first act. We get it—Adam’s life is monotonous, colorless, and void of meaning. But we didn’t need fifteen minutes of that point being hammered home. Once the movie finally starts unraveling its weirdness, though, it’s hypnotic. Villeneuve builds a sense of paranoia that makes even the most mundane cityscape feel alien. The brutal architecture, the dusty lighting, and the ever-present haze of yellow-gray tint all work to keep you off balance. The film’s atmosphere is dreamlike, or maybe more accurately, nightmare-like. Every choice feels intentional: the claustrophobic apartment buildings, the unsettling music, the way conversations never quite sound natural. It all suggests a world on the edge of reality. And then there’s the recurring spider motif—creeping through dreams, symbolism, and maybe Adam’s own subconscious. I have my theory about what it means, but that’s a spoiler rabbit hole best left un-dug. Let’s just say it’s not here to make you feel cozy. Based on the novel The Double by Nobel Prize winner José Saramago, Enemy is loaded with metaphor. But Villeneuve doesn’t hand you the answers. It’s one of those films that wants you to do the homework. If you pay full attention and allow yourself to interpret it, you’ll find plenty to chew on. If you half-watch it while scrolling your phone, you’ll probably wonder why you wasted your evening. It’s not a film that invites you in. The characters are cold, detached, and often unlikeable. The tone is grim and unyielding. But that’s also part of its power—it makes you uncomfortable and forces you to look for meaning in the unease. Enemy isn’t easy to like, but it sticks with you long after the credits (and that final, infamous shot) roll.
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Enemy wurde am 8. September 2013 veröffentlicht.
Regie in Enemy führte(n) Denis Villeneuve.
Enemy hat eine Spielzeit von 90 Min..
Enemy wurde produziert von Miguel A. Faura, Niv Fichman.
Geschichtsprofessor Adam führt ein karges, langweiliges Leben zwischen Vorlesungen, Korrekturen und lieblosem Sex mit Freundin Mary. Doch eines Tages macht er in einem alten Independentfilm eine erstaunliche Entdeckung: Adam sieht einen Schauspieler, der ihm exakt gleicht. Nachdem er den Gedanken an seinen Doppelgänger nicht loswird, fasst Adam den Entschluss, ihn aufzuspüren und herauszufinden, was es mit ihm auf sich hat. Er beobachtet den mysteriösen Fremden und findet einige Dinge heraus: Der Name des Mannes ist Anthony – und selbst seine Stimme klingt exakt wie die von Adam. Schließlich nimmt der Professor Kontakt zu seinem Doppelgänger auf. Nachdem Anthony zunächst abweisend reagiert, lässt er sich irgendwann doch auf ein Treffen mit Adam ein. Die Situation wird immer bizarrer…
Die Hauptcharaktere in Enemy sind Adam / Anthony (Jake Gyllenhaal), Mary (Mélanie Laurent), Helen (Sarah Gadon).
Enemy ist bewertet mit 12.
Enemy ist eine Drama, Thriller, Mystery Film.
Enemy hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 6.3 von 10.
Enemy hatte ein Budget von 3,5 Mio. $.
Enemy erzielte Einnhamen von 3,4 Mio. $ an den Kinokassen.