Duplicity

Year: 2009

Grade: B

Country: USA

Director: Gilroy

Review

gilroy tackles corporate corruption again here, but this time does it with humor. he also gives a spin on jim thompson’s getaway, the most interesting element of the book was the rampant mistrust, even/especially between the bonnie and clyde type couple. again, gilroy treats this element with humor rather than seriousness. it’s a fun little heist type film with a not unpredictable ending. i knew very late in the game what was happening, but knew that the people who thought they were pulling the strings couldn’t possibly be as in charge as they had hoped. the chemistry between roberts and owen is pretty good. owen has the fast talking englishman thing down like vaughn has the fast talking comedic lead thing down. roberts is sexy and layered, honestly this is one of her better performances in my opinion; though i think she’s overrated overall. supporting cast wilkinson and giamatti are also good. fun.

Watched in theater