I have been so excited to see Duplicity since I first saw the trailers several months ago. You’ve got Clive Owen – who is gorgeous and charming and a terrific actor. You’ve got Julia Roberts, who can play smart comedy well. At the time, I didn’t even know Paul Giamatti was in it, but that would have only added to the appeal. The trailer advertised a comedy of wits between two corporate spies – lots of witty banter and sexy chemistry.
Well, the chemistry was there. There was a bit of witty banter – but I think they showed the funniest parts in the trailer. For a movie that was about spies who are sleeping together and working together – or are they? – the movie was actually pretty slow. There were several times I though that the plot dragged. Of course, getting to look at Clive Own partially made up for it, but I would have been happier to see it on DVD and save some dough.
The funny thing is, the critics have loved this movie. In fact, I think Entertainment Weekly gave it an “A” or “A-” – which is unheard of. I think the movie tried to be more clever and fun than it actually was. I don’t think it was the acting or the script – but better editing could have moved things along and kept me interested.
3 out of 5 bags of popcorn
I just hate it when they show all the best parts of a movie in the trailer!
I’m sorry to hear that the best bits were in the trailer. Too often that is the case. I imagine I’ll check this out from Netflix at some point so as to save spending any money on it.
Sorry that it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be!
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Kathy – I know, me, too!
Carl – yep, wait and rent it, in my opinion.
Sheri – at least I was out of the house without the kids!
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Robert and I both saw the trailer, looked at each other, and said “Netflix” at the same time. I generally trust EW, but sometimes you have to go with your gut instinct, and in this case it was a pass.
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Sandy – you guys must really be in sync!
Ugh, I hate it when the trailer shows the best parts and there is hardly anything left to discover
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Ladytink – me, too.