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Member since:27.03.2009
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Duplicity is a romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owen with an intricate plot and lots of twists and turns, nevertheless I thoroughly enjoyed this film. I've heard quite a few negative reviews recently, admittedly I don't think Julia Roberts was at her best however the storyline, which kept me guessing all the way through, and Clive Owen definitely made up for any other weaknesses in the movie.
The story line is a comical thriller, based on the often tenuous and fragile romantic relationship of two ex-spies. Throughout the film, the bond between the two characters is questionable. It is clear that neither is able to trust the other completely, this mistrust is accentuated by the complicated con they are embroiled in. The ultimate goal of the con is to make their fortune and live happily ever after, however how can they be sure that the other one can be trusted?
The web of lies and deceit they weave leads to a complex and elaborate storyline which at times can be a little difficult to follow, this is not helped by the fact that there is a constant jump between past and present. Personally I spent most of the film trying to figure out what was actually going on as the link between the two characters was difficult to work out. Having said that, as the film progressed the penny dropped for me and it all clicked into place. I know many people don't like films that jump around with such involved story lines but I thought this film was very clever and extremely funny at points. Perhaps the plot was more convoluted than it needed to be but if you are a fan of rom-coms I would highly recommend it.
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Production Year: 2002 - Thriller - Director: Bharat Nalluri, Rob Bailey, Andy Wilson - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Matthew MacFadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Jenny Agutter, Lisa Faulkner
Thriller - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Timothy West, Neil Morrissey, Tara Fitzgerald, Annette Crosbie, Pauline Quirke, Rob Brydon, Denise Van Outen, John Thomson, Kevin Whately, David Suchet
Production Year: 2002 - Thriller - Director: K.C. Bascombe - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Jesse James, Rachel Skarsten, Charles Powell, Linda Purl, Kevin Zegars
Advantages: Paul Giamatti, the idea of the plot is good Disadvantages: The main actors, the pace, the flicking back and forth in time, confusing, boring
mummy2harry 28.09.2009 ·
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Review of Duplicity (DVD)
Advantages: Paul Giamatti, the idea of the plot is good Disadvantages: The main actors, the pace, the flicking back and forth in time, confusing, boring
mummy2harry 28.09.2009 ·
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Review of Duplicity (DVD)
Advantages: Fun to watch, good chemistry between Owen and Roberts Disadvantages: Formulaic in parts and it would be nice to see Roberts in a different kind of role
soulspinner 13.09.2009 ·
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Review of Duplicity (DVD)
Mar 30th, 2009
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