Another You

Another You

Year: 2017

Runtime: 83 mins

Language: English

Director: Chris Robert

Drama

Sydney Jameson, a driven science student, finds herself in a relationship with Marcus that quickly evolves into an all-consuming fixation. As Sydney's obsession deepens, she spirals into despair and becomes consumed by a scientific breakthrough. Determined to explore her past regrets, she attempts to manipulate the theory of déjà vu, pushing the boundaries of love and sanity. The story examines the lengths one might go to in the pursuit of true love.

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Timeline & Setting – Another You (2017)

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Time period

1990s

The events unfold in a contemporary late-20th-century setting, with modern urban spaces and social routines. The humor and plot rely on the era’s familiar interactions, fashion, and venues like museums, cafés, and private estates. This temporal backdrop anchors the comedy’s pace and the consequences of deception.

Location

Museum, Café, Mansion, Sanitarium, Austrian restaurant, Tropical beach

The film moves through a mix of public and private locations: a bustling museum, a stylish café, and a grand brewery heir’s mansion. It also traverses the sanitarium, an Austrian restaurant, and eventually a tropical beach where the wedding occurs. These settings create contrasts between performance and privacy, illusion and reality, and between everyday life and high-stakes schemes.

🎭 Public spaces 🏛️ Private estate 🏥 Institutional setting 🍽️ Dining 🏝️ Beach 🗺️ Travel

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Main Characters – Another You (2017)

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Eddie Dash (Richard Pryor)

A resourceful but unscrupulous con man who chooses the easiest community service by partnering with George. He is self-serving, quick-witted, and willing to manipulate facts for money and influence. His improvisation keeps the deception alive, but he grapples with the consequences when others are harmed. Ultimately, his actions help expose Rupert's plot and steer the story toward a resolution.

🎭 Deception 💼 Con artist 🗝️ Opportunist

George (Gene Wilder)

A reformed pathological liar who is drawn into Eddie's scheme but remains capable of genuine feeling. He is earnest, hopeful, and conflicted about the deception he participates in, especially regarding Elaine. His honesty gradually surfaces, and his bond with Elaine helps him confront the truth and pursue a rightful outcome.

🧠 Naive 💖 Affection ✨ Honest

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Major Themes – Another You (2017)

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🎭 Deception

Deception is the engine of the plot: false identities and staged events propel the story. Eddie and George perpetuate a careful lie to mislead Elaine, Rupert, and others about Abe Fielding's heir. The deception creates comic farce but also real risk, forcing characters to choose between self-interest and genuine feeling. As truths begin to surface, the cost of living a lie becomes clear.

🤝 Loyalty

Friendship and loyalty test the duo as Eddie's opportunism clashes with George's budding honesty. Elaine’s sympathy grows, showing that loyalty can be earned through sincerity rather than deception. The alliance between Eddie, George, and Elaine ultimately counters Rupert's plot and protects their future.

💰 Greed

Greed drives Rupert's plan to control the brewery and inheritance. The pursuit of wealth fuels a web of schemes, including hiring actors to impersonate Abe and plotting harm. The unmasking of greed exposes its fragility: even the clout of money cannot withstand truth and accountability.

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Con Artist Redemption Stories like Another You

Charming scams that lead to unexpected personal transformation and genuine connections.If you enjoyed the comical deceptions and redemptive arc in Another You, you'll love these movies about charismatic scammers. This thread gathers stories where elaborate cons lead to unlikely friendships and personal growth, blending lighthearted chaos with a hopeful, happy conclusion.

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Narrative Summary

These stories typically follow a skilled but flawed con artist who initiates a complex scam, often involving mistaken identity or a partnership. The initial success gives way to chaotic complications, forcing the protagonist to choose between the plan and the people they've come to care about, ultimately leading to a redemptive resolution.

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Movies in this thread share a core narrative of personal growth through deception. They maintain a light-to-medium emotional weight, featuring clever plots, comedic moments, and a central theme that even the most cunning liar can find a path to sincerity and belonging.

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Narrative Summary

The narrative pattern involves a character entering a situation under false pretenses. As the lie becomes more complicated to maintain, the protagonist is drawn into the lives of their 'targets,' experiencing genuine care and community. The climax involves the truth coming out, but instead of destruction, it leads to acceptance and the solidification of a new family unit.

Why These Movies?

This thread groups films that share a specific emotional blend: the comedic tension of a lie about to collapse, combined with the heartfelt payoff of discovering true belonging. The pacing is steady, focusing on character relationships, and the overall vibe is hopeful and warm despite the deceptive premise.

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