Stupidity: There is a scene about a null hypothesis proving Cassius is the killer. Nearly everything is wrong in this scene. Statistically, you never prove a null hypothesis true. (01:23:11 - 01:24:22)
The Double (2011)
1 stupidity
Directed by: Michael Brandt
Starring: Richard Gere, Martin Sheen, Topher Grace, Tamer Hassan
Deliberate mistake: The agent is entering the office approaching his desk where a computer sits with the screen on depicting classified material. Computers left unattended go dark after x amount of time. This computer being in a federal FBI building should be logged out of and not open for everybody to see. (00:19:00)
Paul Shepherdson: If the Russians used their women instead of missiles, we'd be wearing furry hats right now.
Trivia: Despite relatively high billing in the opening credits, Stana Katic only has about five minutes of screen time.
Question: Why does the phone call Topher Grace makes after the killing of the "brother" of the prostitute seems to lead him to believe that Richard Gere is Cassius? Whose number is he calling?
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