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2009
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Duplicity
Positive Reviews
92
Negative reviews
27
Average Rating
3.3
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2.5
Gilroy doesnt help Roberts by making her character a glowering ice ladyall guile, glares, and merciless calculation.
Av Club
2.0
Gilroy doesnt help Roberts by making her character a glowering ice ladyall guile, glares, and merciless calculation.
Av Club
3.0
Duplicity doesnt have depth but it does have Julia Roberts, in full Hollywood movie star mode.
EW
3.8
This isnt a two hander; Gilroy uses his supporting cast for key roles.
Rogerebert
2.5
A romance aiming at a tone of jazz riff larkishness but somewhat undermined in that pursuit by the washboard stiffness of its main characters.
4.5
A pleasant big studio diversion, a screwball romance with beautiful movie stars set in gorgeous hotel rooms, deluxe office spaces and corporate jets. ..
4.5
A high tech romantic thriller set in the little seen world of corporate espionage, Tony Gilroys second feature is sophisticated adult entertainment wh ..
Screen Daily
4.5
A high tech romantic thriller set in the little seen world of corporate espionage, Tony Gilroys second feature is sophisticated adult entertainment wh ..
Screen Daily
4.5
She doesnt have that glow she once did, and its been twenty years since Pretty Woman.
Collider
1.5
It doesnt slow down for even a millisecond to hold your hand and explain to you what just happened.
Collider
2.5
Too often returns to his darker, more ponderous instincts more like a wink and a sneer which has an enervating effect on a film that lives and dies by ..
3.3
Adopts old Hollywood mechanics %u2014 showy marquee stars, swift witted dialogue, character dominated plot %u2014 and relies on an audience willing to ..
Paste Magazine
5.0
Duplicity is a blast from beginning to end and one of the snappiest films of its type to come along in a while.
E Film Critic
3.0
Its good to see an espionage thriller that avoids the clichs of the genre.
Telegraph
1.9
Instead, we get a mystery that, when it finally unravels, lands in an unsatisfying zone between Huh and Who cares As a caper film, Duplicity is a fizz ..
San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
A glamorous, diverting escapade that over 30s in particular can enjoy.
4.5
Duplicity proves that a movie for grown ups doesnt have to be dour, and perhaps as importantly, that Gilroy knows how to loosen his tie and use his pr ..
Cinema Blend
3.8
A light/bright movie that actually illuminates our dull grey lives, reminding us that intrigue can be, well, intriguing. And damn sexy too.
The Globe And Mail
3.1
Aiming for a romantic caper vibe, Duplicity zips from one elaborate piece of hugger mugger to the next. But at a certain point, boredom sets in.
Philly
3.0
An alls fair in love and espionage movie tailor made for a pair of glamorous stars.
Philly
3.0
A timely, brisk, and witty combination love story and drama about corporate malfeasance.
Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Though it has more tricks up its sleeve than you can count, in the end all the sleight of hand amounts to disappointingly little.
One Guys Opinion
2.5
The globetrotting spy thriller never measures up to being first rate.
Sover
3.0
...one of the first truly adult romantic comedies to come down the pike in quite some time. Duplicity has been heaped with praise, which may raise exp ..
4.4
Hollywood used to produce satisfying, big star entertainments all year long.
Usa Today
5.0
It doesnt help, either, that Gilroy spends an inordinate amount of time focused on Cross tedious activities in and around a wintry locale.)
Reel Film Reviews
3.0
A battle of wits with smart, capable people on all sides. It is very slick and well acted by a troupe of pros.
Lariat
3.0
Clive Owen, who doesnt get to smile very often in movies, seems to be having a grand time as Ray.
Eric Ds Nider
3.1
But in Duplicity, Gilroy never meets a plot point he cant overcomplicate.
Rolling Stone
4.0
Or maybe thats just what they want you to think, since theyre all overachievers with paranoia issues.
Shadows On The Wall
2.5
For all its bright banter and flashbacky fanciness, Duplicity boils down to this rudimentary formula: morality and success are functions of beauty.
Pop Matters
4.0
A beautifully shot, well written and impressively acted thriller thats both suspenseful and emotionally engaging.
View London
2.5
Though it waltzes through European capitals and gorgeous hotel suites, it never quite gets the blood pumping. And despite all the husky voiced pillow ..
News Day
3.0
Colin Hanks is a pleasantly vapid presence and hes no match for Malkovich or even Emily Blunt, who steals every one of her scenes as a wised up public ..
Cs Monitor
5.0
Bouncing back after the ludicrous The International, Owen gives his best performance ever as the coolly charming Ray, the brainy bad boy women just ca ..
New York Post
1.5
Corporate espionage caper in which two government operatives having amorous flings in various global stopovers decide to team up and go private to ear ..
Film Journal International ..
2.5
It eventually falls victim to one or two twists too many, needlessly complicating an already complex plot.
Az Central
3.8
So ultimately it doesnt matter whether he believes that she loves him.
Boston
4.0
Youll enjoy them even more if youve seen them sparring in the award winning mini series, John Adams.
Smh
4.0
Reduced to its simplest level, thats pretty much the story of Duplicity.
Mountain X
4.5
Its not deep: its a wispy light meringue of a romantic spy versus spy comedy. But it is smart. It expects that youre keeping up with the tricks its tr ..
3.1
determined to put some smarts into the world of double crosses and double martinis, and bless him for that.
Toronto Star
3.0
In top form, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen star in this sexy, witty, elegant romantic thriller made for mature audiences.
Emanuellevy
1.5
This thrillers flashback scenes interrupted the storys flow too much for me. But Julia Roberts and Clive Owen are fun to watch.
Reel Talk Reviews
4.5
Quaffing the bubbly doesnt appear to have dulled the senses of spies played by Julia Roberts and Clive Owen.
Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
has the kind of narrative trickery that draws us in, but its ultimately up to the actors to keep us interested, and in this regard the film is somethi ..
Q Network
4.5
Gilroy explores the spies in love conceit with a trace more emotional sophistication than your average espionage thriller.
Slate
2.0
The joke is that these con artist lovers simply dont trust each other.
Flim List
4.5
Whatever the onscreen dilemma for Clive Owens Ray and Julia Roberts Claire, for us, its a no brainer. This slick and persuasive crime thriller has so ..
1.5
Slick, super contrived, pretty to look at and totally, completely preposterous.
Observer
4.5
Duplicity is an enormously enjoyable hybrid, a romantic comedy set at the center of a caper movie.
New Yorker
0.0
It doesnt take but a minute for Julia Roberts (2007s gravitas or electricity between them.
The Movie Boy
5.0
Its the cinematic equivalent of a New York Times crossword puzzle and Gilroy and his top drawer production team deliver a glossy beautiful looking fil ..
Hollywood
4.0
While this is fun, trying more for laughs than tension, it is not a film that will live in history, except for one memorable line.
Tony Medley
2.0
The blurry division between the good and bad guys is a problematic issue thats never properly handled.
Coles Mithey
4.4
Heck, I think I enjoyed it even more than the directors previous effort, sure it will be one of the few pictures of the early part of the year that I ..
Movie Freak
4.0
Neither a conventional spy flick nor a traditional romantic comedy, Duplicity is a satisfying mix of the two thats as entertaining as it is thought pr ..
4.4
The films greatest pleasure is in the snappy dialogue Gilroy crafts for the capable duo of Roberts and Owen, whose delightfully sly performances prove ..
Groucho Reviews
4.5
Duplicity may not be an award winner at years end, but for adults looking to see something that treats them with genuine respect this weekend, there a ..
Hit Fix
2.5
The story jumps around in time more than an episode of Lost. There are so many twists and turns in the plot, I didnt always follow if they even liked ..
7M Pictures
3.0
Gilroys technique can feel like complication for complications sake, but stick with the story and the dramatic rewards are real, or at least the punch ..
Oregon Live
3.0
A slick but somewhat convoluted crime caper, Duplicity practically glows from all the high wattage power of its incandescent stars.
E Online
1.5
Essentially formulaic fare. Although Julia Roberts is quite good, the love scenes look exactly like what they are: famous people pretending.
Film Ink
4.0
On the simplest level, Duplicity is a tribute to the power of performance.
The Age
2.0
Even the occasional exchange of smart dialogue cant brighten these dismal characters minimal charm, or sort out a timeline so fragmented that it makes ..
4.5
Comedy seems to have liberated Gilroy, who directs Duplicity with the high gloss and fleet footed hustle of a Golden Age Hollywood craftsman.
La Weekly
3.5
The artistry is indisputable and, if the clarity gets muddled,the effort to stay afloat in the swamp of spy gamesmanship does pay off.
Varia Gate
1.5
The script has so many twists and double crosses, flashbacks and re interpretations of events that frankly I just gave up, and followed the action. Wh ..
Abc
3.8
Duplicity may be too smart for its own good. But how many films can you say that about
Stl Today
2.0
Life, season two When a wrongfully imprisoned policeman finally gets out of jail, hes a changed man.
Cleve Land
3.8
Writer/director Tony Gilroys Duplicity is a pleasurable puzzle with a vast myriad of possible outcomes.
Christianity Today
1.5
Duplicity teams masters of mutual deceit in sizzling make up sex for spies, Julia squirming her way through one night stand pretend amnesia with toe r ..
News Blaze
4.5
A breathlessly enjoyable mind game ... Duplicity is giddy fun, something thats been in short supply at the movies.
Hollywood And Fine
4.4
When it comes to sorting out where we stand with someone, were all spies. Tony Gilroy realizes that romance done right involves invigorating risk, and ..
The Filmy Ap
4.5
A perfectly crafted espionage thriller married to the best throwback rom com in years.
Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
Duplicity is an enjoyable film, an intelligent film, a stylish film and a satisfying film.
2.9
Unfortunately, writer/director Craig Carlisle doesnt depict Bobs transformation in a convincing or organic way.
Nyc Movie Guru
1.9
Is this a fun, flirty romantic comedy A farce A serious drama about espionage When writer/director Tony Gilroy figures it out, will someone let me kno ..
Waffle Movies
4.5
If you dont know what duplicity means, dont sweat, because even if the guy next to you does, hes not going to figure out this spy game either.
Straight
3.0
Do we even care about these characters enough to worry about their machinations
Movie Web
4.0
Pacing and length issues aside, theres so much to like about Duplicity.
Hollywood Chicago
2.5
It might be saying something that I preferred to see in action than the two actual leads of the film.
Window To The Movies
4.4
Otherwise, Duplicity is a snazzy piece of work, tartly acted and cleverly made.
Chron
3.0
Im not certain Duplicity ultimately rewards the time invested, but its a convincing enough spy game stew to slurp slowly.
Dvd Talk
4.5
Gilroy, though, doesnt always seem to know the best formula for laughs: an early tussle between Wilkinson and Giamatti, in which the business rivals s ..
What So
3.0
Paired with Clive Owen and working with the creator of Michael Clayton Tony Gilroy Roberts shines in this complex and intelligent thriller.
Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
The film moves quickly, and manages to uncover the fun and thrills in a subject that probably doesnt deserve it.
Streaming Quickflix
1.5
Duplicity is betrayed by a surfeit of intricacy. Its ironic complexities tease the brain without pleasing the heart.
Wsj
1.5
Should settle on the video shelf between Intolerable Cruelty and Mr & Mrs. Smith.
Chicago Reader
2.0
Gilroy employs music to accompany his mediocre dialogue, but the music doesnt redeem it.
Tony Mack
1.5
You dont need a weatherman to know which way that wind blowsthe implication is unmistakable.
Ny Mag
2.0
Those who like working a Rubiks Cube might find Duplicity appealing. With a lack of charisma, sexual chemistry or sizzle, it left me sadly disappointe ..
Review Express
4.5
The picture has a unity of wit and structure that could only have been achieved by a very sharp writer whos also a gifted filmmaker.
M Tv
4.0
Kudos to Roberts and Owen whose easy chemistry gets you through the plots mush. Then theres Giamatti and Wilkinson, two guys who could play houseplant ..
Tri City Herald
4.4
This enjoyable, lighthearted movie should not be taken too seriously and is worthy of your admiration.
Entertainment Spectrum
2.5
Gilroy also throws in a reverse chronology taking place in posh foreign locations (and Cleveland!) so as to mark the film as his own and conceal any n ..
Boston Phoenix
4.0
Clothes are shed, tender embraces shared, and doggone if Ms. Undercover America doesnt rob Mr. Brit who should know better under the covers.
Orlando Sentinel
3.0
Duplicity, like all con movies, relies on charm, and theres plenty to go around.
Detroit News
3.0
Unnecessarily pretentious and opaque: give me Tony Gilroys Michael Clayton any day.
Compuserve
3.8
It is a nice, pleasant and thoroughly entertaining antidote to typical multiplex fare.
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.5
Tony Gilroys followup to Michael Clayton (one of the best films of 2007) is a frothy Rubiks Cube, equal parts romantic comedy and jigsaw puzzle thrill ..
Richard Roeper
2.5
But mordant icing cant hide a stale cake, and Christine Jeffss earnest meander cant disguise its Sundance tested cliches.
Cine Passion
3.0
A cinematic lark thats leaden where it should be light ... suffers from lukewarm chemistry between Roberts and Owen.
Metromix.com
4.5
Indeed, this is Hollywood razzle dazzle in its purest Golden Age form.
Critics Notebook
3.0
A sharp, twisty, and very stylish thriller, this time with romance and a bit of stardust. The result is a top notch date movie for grown ups.
Movie Mom
4.5
Duplicity is a cleverly charming and sophisticated film about treacherous people.
Kc Active
2.5
The story turns flips to keep audiences guessing. Unfortunately, indiffer ence, not fascination, results.
2 The Advocate
3.1
Gilroy makes the mistake of applying the artful lighting, measured pace and severe sensibility of Michael Clayton to screwball caper material.
Gomemphis
3.0
This movie wasnt firing on all cylinders despite some of them being great cylinders.
Cine Rina
0.5
The artistic result is something quite cold, mechanical, perfunctory, unmoving, something done in bad faith.
World Socialist Web Site
3.5
Duplicity is another one of those flicks where everything is confusing until the very end but Gilroy does a great job building the chemistry between R ..
3.8
Writer director Tony Gilroy, flush from his Michael Clayton success, retains that films examination of corporate malfeasance yet replaces the sense of ..
2.0
Given the films potential for glamour, sex and suspense, theres no reason for it to be such a drag.
MSNBC
3.1
However, it doesnt translate terribly well to the screen, and the cleverness isnt helped by the fact that the movie isnt nearly as funny as Mr. Gilroy ..
Washington Times
3.8
Welcome back my friends to the con that never ends ... Duplicity simply doesnt know when to quit.
Washington Times
4.4
... Plays like a more sophisticated Oceans Eleven, the extra heft coming from its corporate setting.
Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
1.5
The movie is certainly entertaining and the performances are top drawer (though the look of the film corporate steel grays and blues doesnt lend itsel ..
Knight At The Movies
3.0
Only incidentally a con movie, Duplicity is actually a subversive, high wire romance, with the MacGuffin serving as a metaphorical placeholder for the ..
Shared Darkness
3.8
Im probably going to buy Duplicity on DVD just to re experience the joy of Benjamin Franklin slamming his fist into the ground while attacking John Ad ..
Sea Coast Online
2.0
Duplicity is like sitting in a two hour lecture from a college professor who reads straight from the text and never makes eye contact. Do you know the ..
BET.com
1.5
Like the carnal encounter with which it opens, its a film that goes through the motions, and while those motions are frequently pleasurable, we, like ..
Tnr
1.5
Tony Gilroys dryly jaunty, globetrotting, spy vs. spy romp is ... just good enough to make you wish it were better.
Miss Flick Chick
3.1
Duplicity isnt quite as clever as it wants to be, but its diverting and funny, and its always a pleasure to watch a movie that relies on brains as fod ..
Miami Herald
2.0
Too convoluted to be romantic, too confusing to be an effective caper and too long to be entertaining.
Movie Mantz
3.0
Overall though, its a good fun guessing game with enough action and quirks to fill its two hours comfortably.
What Culture
3.1
While the movie is modestly entertaining and tries to take full advantage of the promising coupling of Julia Roberts and Clive Owen, it never quite se ..
Ac Weekly
3.0
Youve got two of the most naturally charming movie stars on earth you wouldnt call either particularly deep, but theres a wattage intelligence thats t ..
Leitch Tumblr
3.5
Its a pity...that James Newton Howards music score is so relentlessly intrusive and that Gilroys plotting gets so complicated before everything become ..
The Australian
2.5
As long as hes being superficial, Gilroy proves his artistry. Its only when he steps outside the role of pleasure provider that his workmanlike effort ..
(All (Parentheses))
4.5
It all makes sense and, even if it doesnt on a first screening, its fun to take the ride anyway.
Daily Gazette
4.0
A stylish, sexy, con artist caper that finds romance in risk and vice versa, Duplicity ... is a movie so dashing and fun, you may not notice how smart ..
Amc
2.5
The term thriller might be overstating things a bit, although the slow motion battle between Wilkinson and Giamatti will live on in my memory for year ..
3.0
Duplicity is a light and airy affair that has far too much fun with zingy one liners to be concerned with the rather relevant dirty laundry thats bein ..
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