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I saw a segment from the web-show 'Best of the Worst' which featured clips from this... do we call it a 'film'(?) It made me intrigued by just how insane the actor-writer-producer-director (also caterer-production manager-designer-music-score etc etc) Neil Breen made this tone poem about a man who becomes a sort of weapon against the world while also having the super-human ability to heal people with brain cancer and yet spends all of his time in the desert, living off of tuna fish cans and his several laptops where he organizes his plans to dominate and possibly blow up the world but hey it's okay because he "supports the troops" and mourns for his dead wife which... how did she die again?!

This movie is utter, incomprehensible nonsense of a magnificent order. You can't believe what is before your eyes exists, but apparently through the sheer will-power of ego and drive, one man can make a movie by himself basically single-handedly - well, also, a lot, and I mean a LOT, of stock footage helps. Not to say the other actors (are they actors) help much (they don't), or any sense of forward momentum or drive. It almost appears like it's some sort of desperate plea in the guise of an espionage thriller narrative (hell, even on the front cover of the DVD the quote says "Stunning... desperation..." as if the critic, if it was one, was marking this as a cry for help).

At the same time as an ego-trip spectacle of the worst order, it may be more unwatchable than The Room; at least in the case of Tommy Wiseau, he had a certain oddball, off-the-wall charm and deranged charisma (or just bafflement) that could keep your eyes glued. What makes Neil Breen such a train-wreck to watch is more-so the filmmaking, how it is apparently shot on film in 2005 but he and everything else looks like it was shot in the early 80's, and is over-loaded with a gargantuan amount of narration, and at times one wonders if this Neil Breen whoever has telekinetic capabilities with those he acts across on screen since he talks and we hear it without him moving his mouth (!)

It's not a sight to recommend legitimately in any way shape or form - matter of fact it's one of the ten worst things ever committed to celluloid, like you halfway expect for the Beast at Yucca Flats to arrive - but if you decide to watch it with friends, it will be one of the great bonding experiences of your lives. Watching Double Down is like going through the trenches with an A-grade certified psycho who is full of himself and tuna and the electronic impulses giving him a heartbeat for some reason.

Not only did I gain nothing from watching this film, I believe it took something from me.

I know that some of you won't believe me, but this movie actually makes The Room look good. Yep, it's that bad. How bad you ask? Well, how about voice over for the first 25 minutes of the film. How about an anti-hero (played by the director/screenwriter/head bottle washer) with the tech powers of a god, who eats tuna from a can in his rundown car. And when we do finally get dialog, it's so clumsily written it's laugh out loud funny. "Worst than 9-11, or the other major attacks like 9-11" And the plot? Good luck with that. How any movie with this much voice over can be as unfollow-able, hell just plain incomprehensible, is one of the wonders of the modern age. Is he a good guy, bad guy, crazy, sane? Who know? Who cares? You sure as hell won't. Trust me. There is absolutely NOTHING redeeming about this film.

Neil is an artist, magician, visionary and god. He is the overlord of modern cinema. Watching any of his films, especially this one is better than sex. The plot, cinematography and acting is magical and very unique. Neil is also a technological genius and can use a computer more effectively and efficiently than most software developers.

I guess it was okay, but there wasn't enough laptops and climbing slightly steep hills.

I don't need much to live on anymore. I just eat tuna out of the can and live in the car.

Neil Breen is a writer, director, producer and the star in several movies of his own making. This is one of them.

There's a certain secret to watching a Neil Breen movie and that is, "just go with it". Trust me because otherwise you will be sitting there why is this scene happening and what was Neil Breen on when he wrote it. Trying to figure out what goes on in a Neil Breen movie leads to madness.

In this movie Neil Breen plays a secret agent / hacker / bio-weapon that is capable of curing brain cancer and using several laptops at once. These laptops are scattered all over the desert where a large majority of the movie takes place.

And really that's it. You can watch this movie and not really get the plot assuming there is one and he didn't just go all Scott Shaw on us and give it the "Zen film making technique" where there's no script, the loosest concept of a plot and you only act when the moment feels right.

Nobody in this, or any of his other movies, can act including Neil. It's like he got a bunch of amateurs together and let them loose.

Don't bother with this one, or any of his other movies, unless you are looking for something that it truly incomprehensible.

When I first saw this film with a friend on Skype, we joined our powers together in an attempt to create a coherent plot out of this nonsense collection of shots by the masterful genius known as Neil Breen. And now, in the spirit of Rich Evans from Red Letter Media, I will attempt to explain the plot of Neil Breen's Double Down.

Neil Breen stars as Aaron Brand, a secret agent and hacker-assassin who has been trapped in an inter dimensional time loop by the AI robot construct he made out of the consciousness of his dead wife and stored in thousands of laptops he has strewn across the Nevada Desert. Every time he wakes up next to his car, he awakens in a new time line where he is forced to relive the kills he made as an assassin that he regrets the most.

The AI consciousness of his wife has trapped him in this time loop as recompense for letting her die while they were together in the swimming pool, because if Aaron Brand died he would activate bombs all over the country and kill everyone in the United States. However, after Breen discovers God hiding in a cave in the desert with a magical rock, Aaron uses its magical powers to stabilize himself and finally determine what his reality must be.

Now endowed with divine inspiration, Breenelects to destroy Las Vegas, Nevada and annihilate the thing that all of his previous kills and time lines have in common: they all took place in Nevada. So, in order to destroy Nevada but not regret his actions, he orders the evacuation of all the hotels on the Las Vegas Strip before he destroys Vegas forever.

Now free of his personal hell, his robot ghost wife realizes that Neil Breen has discovered the true meaning of why she has been busting his balls for the past twenty years or something and allows him to live freely in one time line, destroying herself and all the laptops have house her consciousness.

It's magical and I love it.

From the rock solid character introduction till the end of the movie I was baffled.

Never have I experienced such a cerebrale and overwhelming work of art. The way the director connects loose plots creates a movie that feels as a whole, this together with the great choice of music by the music director brings the movie to an even higher level.

The colour blue is very prominent in this motion picture, the director might have used this to signify the loneliness our protagonist is suffering and the tranquility he is longing for.

Rarely have I seen a film in which the dividing line between mental well-being and complete madness is so sublimely depicted. In this sensational film you will experience one surprise after another. This genius filmmaker wants to teach us something about ourselves and the total barrenness that makes up our current society.

A man living in his car and afflicted with mercury poisoning, becomes increasingly delusional and detached from reality, driving around the Nevada desert.

It will take more than a human mind to understand the sheer vision of Neil Breen, this man is leagues above all human being. Neil is an absolute beast of a man, he can turn a mediocre stock footage into a work of art better than anything you can ever imagine, pure filmmaking. This movie has one of the best acting I've ever seen, picking up talents from the local Chick-fil-A this man or should I say god knows how to turn an ordinary man into a star.

Lol. FIrst Neil Breen movie, and no superb VFX lol (too bad, the main reason i decided to watch these movies). Terribly bad script, almost all of the movie is him being narrator of how great he is, how he can do this and that and everything, how nobody can do anything to him, it's just "me , me ,me, me, I, me, I , me"every few seconds.

Script is, as you can imagine, flatter than Flat Earth theory, acting is worse than schoolplay. He did have some budget to rent some gg cars tho lol.

The lack of any ridiculous CGI makes this unwatchably bad.

The movie is so slow and nothing really happens, you feel it's like 4h long.

Nothing in this film makes sense. The plot is completely non-sensicle, the cinematography is non-existent, the acting is beyond terrible. This is a must see movie for everyone. 10/10

Not sure if this is the worst movie ever, but it's top 5.

Also top 5 worst actors.

I couldn't even watch the comical videos, that reviewed the movie. It's unbearable. I can't even hate the movie, because it's pathetic and I feel sorry for him. It's not "cult" movie bad, it's simply unwatchable.

That John Travolta movie about aliens was like three Godfather compared to this. No joke. I did not spend any money to watch this, v but I still think I'm going to consider a lawsuit against this idiot to recoup some sort of compensation for the damage that was caused by me even taking time to write this.

I don't even know if it's a movie. What is this film about? Why are there Stock's videos? Did Neil record this movie with a Nokia 3310? So many questions, so few answers.

The movie was so bad that it was funny. He got a 2/10 - half star more than 1/10 for nice bare female ass in the pool, another half star more for Neil's effort to collect all those broken laptops and phones from the garbage dumps.

This is Neil's worst film in his entire "rich" film portfolio. There are only few things to laugh at, because movie is so super serious. There is no robotic Jesus Neil, Neil isn't the most intelligent man in the world, and he doesn't play the role of the Messiah hacker. He's simply a bioterrorist who has delusions. You can see that Neil was still a modest guy when writing his first film. Ah, that Neil... How can you not love him?

P. S. But seriously now - what did he make this film about?

I only leave a a 10 star as I am afraid that Neil Breen is too technologically advanced and I don't want him to bring any bioterror upon me.

The concept of "reviewing" is fundamentally flawed when it comes to this film. How can you score something out of ten which is, conceptually, beyond mere numbers/space/time? Other reviewers have mentioned that most of this film is Neil Breen running up a gentle incline or sleeping in a car. Or Neil Breen driving slowly, or Neil Breen lecturing on geo-political strategy. Possibly Neil Breen being invisible or hacking into any satellite/car/network in the known universe or eating tuna out of a can and spilling 90% of it into his lap. All of that is valid, but ultimately, when watching this film you are beyond the scope of normality. Some will welcome it, some will not. So be it.

Neil Breen is an alien being from another galaxy, who has come to Earth to spread his message.

...that's not the plot of this movie, that's just who he is. I have no idea what the plot of this movie is. Breen's character in this film is a hacker/assassin/bioterrorist who discovers a mysterious old man who gives him a magical rock that cures cancer, which he uses once on a girl we don't know and then it never comes up again. Also his wife is dead. Or a ghost. Or a skost. And there's anthrax. And lots of stock footage.

I also don't know what Neil Breen's message is. Is he here to save us? Or destroy us? I'm not sure, but he IS here, and you MUST see this movie.

Double Down stands tall as an extraordinary cinematic gem that has captured my heart with its unique storytelling and captivating characters. Upon experiencing it for the second time, I am even more convinced that Double Down deserves every ounce of critical acclaim it has garnered. Neil Breen, the mastermind behind the film, deserves accolades for delivering a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.

Double Down is a cinematic revelation that transcends conventional norms. It effortlessly weaves a mesmerizing tale that delves into the complexities of life and the human psyche. Breen's meticulous attention to detail in both the narrative and character development is commendable. Unlike many films that strive for superficiality, Double Down courageously explores profound themes, leaving audiences with a lasting sense of contemplation.

Breen's directorial prowess shines brilliantly throughout Double Down. His ability to seamlessly blend thought-provoking insights with cinematic innovation is a testament to his creative genius. Every frame feels deliberate, allowing viewers to immerse themselves fully in the film's world. Breen's audacious approach to storytelling challenges the conventional norms of cinema, and this audacity is precisely what makes Double Down a true masterpiece.

Double Down is not just a film; it's a thought-provoking journey that invites viewers to question the very fabric of reality. Breen's intricate portrayal of his characters' emotions and motivations adds layers of depth, giving audiences an opportunity to connect on a profound level. While some may attempt to label it as avant-garde, Double Down's authenticity and sincerity are its greatest strengths.

The film's soundtrack serves as a harmonious companion to the narrative, enhancing the overall experience without overshadowing it. Breen's choice to incorporate music thoughtfully complements the visual elements, creating a symphony of emotions that resonate long after the credits roll.

Double Down is a revelation that shatters the boundaries of conventional cinema. Its brilliance lies in its ability to provoke introspection, challenge norms, and ignite conversations. Breen's dedication to his craft is evident in every frame, and his passion for storytelling radiates throughout the film. As an audience member, I am grateful for the opportunity to have experienced the captivating world of Double Down-a world that continues to inspire and intrigue.

This movie is beyond a rating system because it is beyond all concepts of movie making. It may be the most insane thing put on video, full of utter nonsense and total insanity, but YOU WILL LAUGH YOUR BUTT OFF! Amazing, amazing, amazing stuff.

And it's Neil Breen. This masterfully created film packs a punch of amazingly imaginative imagery, on-point performances and themes so intelligent and heavy that many people fail to grasp this single man's brilliance. In fact there are many who would simply disregard many of the incredibly intellectual artistic choices. This has lead some to believe that Neil Breen is only speaking to the most intelligent people by making it appear incoherent to the lesser people. Neil Breen will lead humanity to the next evolutionary stage. In the meantime he kindly decided to entertain us chosen ones with his beautiful mind and tales of wisdom. But if you can't honestly see Neil Breen for the divine breeing he is then you are doomed! Definitely recommend this film! Very, very, very amazingly good.