WFG RATING: A-
Paramount Global Content Distribution presents a Motion Picture Corporation of America production. Directed by Jeff Fisher. Produced by Ernie Barbarash, Brad Krevoy, and David M. Wulf. Written by Chris Sivertson, based on the novel by Adele Parks. Cinematography by Graham Robbins. Edited by Jason Dale.
Stars Sasha Pieterse, Parker Young, Nestor Carbonell, Michelle Nordin, and Mira Sorvino.
Sasha Pieterse gives a tour de force performance as twin sisters in this thriller based on the Adele Parks novel.
Anna and Zoe are identical twins who are ever so close. Anna is an innocent life coach while Zoe likes to go out and party. Despite them being complete opposites, their bond has always been strong. However, when Anna meets rich businessman Nick Parker, Zoe begins to have her suspicions. Anna finds herself completely head over heels with Nick, who after six weeks, proposes to Anna, who is excited to be getting married.
Zoe begins to have her doubts about Nick and soon enough, she decides to prove that he isn’t as faithful as he is setting out to be. Nick and Zoe begin a torrid affair while Anna does her best to prepare for the wedding. However, when Nick’s sister learns the truth about the affair, Anna is devastated upon learning about the affair and calls off the wedding. Nick will soon learn that’s going to be the least of his problems.
Based on a novel by Adele Parks and written by Chris Sivertson (Brawler, All Cheerleaders Die), this dark psychological thriller has it all: shocking twists, love scenes that go from tame to erotic, and a finale unlike any other. The final act literally gave this reviewer not one, not two, but three jaw-dropping moments and one of the major reasons why this film is so good is because of the performance of lead Sasha Pieterse.
Pieterse is amazing in the dual roles of twins Anna and Zoe. Anna is the more innocent, introverted twin who works as a life coach, especially with one of her clients being a man with Tourette’s. Zoe, on the other hand, is the more extroverted, outgoing twin who loves to have a good time and party. We see them together for the first time after Anna is with Nick on their first date and right away, Zoe doesn’t seem to trust Nick solely because of who he is.
Parker Young is great as Nick, who finds himself head over heels with Anna only to eventually fall under Zoe’s charm and begins a very torrid affair with her. Nestor Carbonell is excellent as David, Anna and Zoe’s father who may have his own flaws, but does the best to make sure his daughters are okay. The iconic Mira Sorvino is amazing in the role of matriarch Alexia, who may seem like a psychologist the way she presents herself and discusses her daughters with Nick’s sometimes snooty sister Rebecca, played by Michelle Nordin. However, like David, she will ensure her daughters are okay as well.
With novelist Parks, screenwriter Sivertson, and director Jeff Fisher collaborating, the trio really amps up the twists and spice in the second half of the film. As mentioned, things really go berserk once Anna discovers the affair between Nick and Zoe and it leads to a few jaw-dropping twists and a shocker of a finale.
The Image of You is a great one for those who love a good psychological thriller and be prepared because Sasha Pieterse is no longer one “pretty little liar”, but goes full swing with her performance as the twins in this one.
The film will be released in select theaters and Digital on May 10.