Alter Ego
2026
Comedy
1h44
Stephane Jacquet rated ★ 5/10
Synopsis
Alex, a quiet forty-something, leads an ordinary life until new neighbours move in. The husband is Alex’s perfect lookalike… except for one thing: he has hair. Alex sinks into a growing paranoia as he becomes preoccupied with this more charismatic, brilliant and accomplished mysterious double.
Community Reviews
Opinions on 'Alter Ego' are mixed, with some viewers praising Laurent Lafitte's dual performance and the film's quirky humor, reminiscent of classic French comedy. Others, however, found the plot lacking in coherence and the humor sometimes too heavy or absurd. The film's ending and character development received both applause for originality and criticism for being over-the-top or underexplored.
👍 Laurent Lafitte's dual role performance is a highlight.
👎 Plot inconsistencies and heavy humor may disappoint.
