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Duplicity [Blu-ray] [2009]
enlarge	Director: Tony Gilroy Actors: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Giamatti, Jennifer Fox Studio: Universal Pictures UK Category: DVD List Price: ~~£24.99~~ Buy New: £9.99 as of 24/11/2009 19:30 GMT details You Save: £15.00 (60%) New (12) Used (3) from £9.94 Seller: Fonestop Rating: 2 reviews Sales Rank: 14431 Format: PAL Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Media: Blu-ray Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 125 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6 EAN: 5050582698794 ASIN: B0027P947Q Theatrical Release Date: 2009 Release Date: July 27, 2009 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Julia Roberts and Clive Owen surprise and delight on multiple levels in emDuplicity/em, a caper film that keeps the audience guessing if the tone is cheeky, seriously, or both in exactly the same scene. Owen smolders as the relaxed, craggy sexual beast he's become--effortlessly--and Roberts is surprisingly mature and tic-less. And their chemistry threatens to explode out of the beaker. On one level, emDuplicity /emis a sparring romance, bringing to mind the no-holds-barred zingers between Cary Grant and Roz Russell in emHis Girl Friday/em. But the film has layers of action and suspense, as well as a neat spin on the spy business. Instead of hunting for, or protecting, confidential state nuclear secrets, as each character once did when they first met, now they are beholden to captains of industry and Madison Avenue--seeking secrets not of national security, but of formulas to the next greatâ¦ moisturiser. Director Tony Gilroy, who wrote all the Bourne films and wrote and directed emMichael Clayton/em is clearly carving out a snappy path for himself as a master of sleek, suspenseful, energetic films that nonetheless appeal to a mass audience. A special shoutout to the opening scene of a fistfight on a tarmac between Armani-clad CEOs (one played by an especially memorable Paul Giamatti). "You on one side, me on the other," says Roberts' Claire at one point to Owen's Ray. "It's perfect." Perfect grownup entertainment. em--A.T. Hurley/em

Customer Reviews: Hi guys, just wondering July 24, 2009 Jian Yang (Hong Kong) 0 out of 7 found this review helpful Is this one region coded? Watched the movie and it is quite charming. Can't wait for the US one. Unique thriller which is a pleasant surprise August 29, 2009 K. O'Leary (Milton Keynes, England) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful Although the media reviews have been generally favourable, this film has received some criticism, mostly due to its convoluted plot and what many people perceive to be an unsatisfactory ending. I also think the first 15 minutes or so of the film are a little weak, there is an unconvincing slow-mo of the two main protagonists scuffling at an airport, and the first of many "Thomas Crown" style split screens accompanied by some hip jazz - this all looks a little contrived, as if the director is trying to jump on the Quentin Tarantino / Guy Ritchie bandwagon ten years too late. br / br /However, by the time the credits roll I was totally satisfied by this witty and stylish thriller. Although the plot is cryptic and is told out of sequence, Pulp Fiction style (Tarantino again), you were still given enough breadcrumbs to understand what was going on, with the added bonus that the film will stand repeated viewings when more details may be picked up. The script in particular is a highlight, very witty and highly amusing at places, I found myself hanging on every word. Performances by all the cast are top notch, Owen and Roberts work very well together, although Julia isn't carrying quite the level of glamour we normally associate with her here (sorry, but she is playing a romantic lead). Owen appears to be going from strength to strength, I've not seen him in bad film yet (thank goodness he didn't sign-up for Bond). As for the ending, well, in my opinion it was excellent; very brave and totally unexpected, and also looking a little like the door is being left open for a sequel (although I doubt very much we'll see one). br / br /As for the presentation on Blu-Ray, well I thought the image quality was pretty average for a modern release (nothing wrong with that, I just found it unremarkable), although colours are vibrant, and the glamorous locations do look good. Sound quality is strong though, with a good choice of soundtracks (there is also a huge choice of subtitles).

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