The Double Hour (R) 7.5

The Double Hour (2009) La doppia ora (original title): A chambermaid and an ex-cop meet at a speed dating event and a romance develops. But during a romantic getaway things suddenly take a dark turn. (6.7)

Director: Giuseppe Capotondi
Writers: Alessandro Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi
Stars: Ksenia Rappoport, Filippo Timi and Antonia Truppo
Language: Italian (w/ English subtitles)

There are quite a few twists in the storyline and I can't talk about them without spoiling the whole experience for others. The intrigue lies in how the story changes so swiftly, and the audience trying to expect what comes next knowing what just transpired. It is very good story. The acting is nice; doesn't feel forced or artificial. Given the location in the screenplay, the filming could have used nicer backdrops and made the scenery a part of the story as well. Yeah, as one of the characters alludes to, "once a cheater is always a cheater." (Heh, words to live by.) My Rating: 7.5