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When a team of scientists on the verge of a medical breakthrough suddenly are killed, two agents come together to protect the last surviving scientist while trying to learn why these murders have happened. Seriously, these enemy agents mean business, because this starts with one of them meeting his girlfriend's family, who he immediately slaughters.

Director Thomas D. Moser usually specializes in special effects, which comes in quite handy here, as this movie has some decent effects. This is kind of what I imagine the pharmaceutical industry is really like, to be honest.

For some reason, this movie is in black and white, despite being set in modern times. I don't. Think that will take away from your enjoyment of this.

While "Double Blind" was clearly a low-budget project, there was nonetheless some talent and creativity on the part of the film artists.

The film uses the genre of thriller to explore a dastardly conspiracy involving big pharma. A small biotech research group has discovered a miraculous treatment for cancer, and the two biggest pharmaceutical companies are vying to acquire the new drug. One of the companies attempt to steal it, and the other attempts to sabotage it. It was not a pretty picture of big pharma.

It was not clear why the film was shot in black-and-white other than budgetary concerns. But one problem was the often static use of the camera and the preponderance of close-ups. The camera could have been trusted more completely with medium and long shots for greater variety and aesthetic sensibility.

The best character developments were the two intel agents, Jessica Tucker and John Smith. There was good banter and a quirky connection between the partners. There was also thoughtful connection developed between Jessica and her dad, also an obsessive intel officer. Above all, the film was successful in developing dramatic tension and unraveling the conspiracy to place money and greed above humanitarian concerns. This was an ironic message for a film that was released on the cusp of the pandemic.