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The Route V50 (2004)

Tags: Starring Role, Short Film, Must-See, Career Trajectory: Making a Comeback, Weirdness

Summary

As a traveler searches for a place called Confidence, he keeps running into other versions of himself.

Genre

Short Film / Advertisement

Direction

Stephen Frears

Downey Factor

High. He is the only actor in the film

Character

A wayward traveler caught in surreal scenario

Looks

Good. Clean, wears a black suit, white shirt

Performance

Excellent

Dies, Gay or Villain

No, no, no

Release

Released in March 2004 on Volvo's british website in conjunction with the launch of a new vehicle.

Availability

No longer available from Volvo, but I have posted it -- Part 1, Part 2

2 Reasons to See It

1. He has a conversation with himself!
2. Oh, come on, it's free!

Overall

It's a little strange to explain this film to someone who hasn't seen it, but it's entertaining, interesting, short, and pure Downey. You simply have to see it.

If You Like It

You might also like M.C. Escher.

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