Film Review – Double Threat

The poster for “Double Threat” features three characters holding weapons in a threatening manner, with the star, Danielle C. Ryan, the largest image of all, striking an action hero pose. The actual film isn’t nearly as exciting as its marketing, but a poster showcasing characters sitting in a car discussing their hopes and fears probably isn’t going to attract much attention. The picture being sold to the public isn’t exactly what “Double Threat” is, with writer CJ Walley and director Shane Stanley trapped between making a Lifetime original and something more aggressive, with occasional action sequences. The production goes a different way than the competition, hoping to engage viewers with tepid characterization instead of sheer force, creating an energetically acted but frustratingly restrained movie. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com