Dead Ringers

This may be the most straightforward film in the canon of David Cronenberg. He tackles many of his typical themes, but this isn't particularly a horror film or science fiction, it's a psychological drama. Very psychological. Jeremy Irons turns in a strong performance as twin gynecologists. It's a testament to his acting in that you can always tell who is who when you're supposed to. When one of them becomes involved with an actresses, he also picks up her drug habits. From there, the film switches as we watch them self-destruct and their identities almost seem to combine. Howard Shore's score sets the right mood, but unfortunately I was never able to latch on to the film as much as I was hoping. Cronenberg is an artist, to be sure, but I so rarely am able to become involved or enjoy his films.