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Summary: Watch "Throw Momma from the Train" instead
Review: The only redeeming quality to this movie (aside from the ending) was the fact that it reminded me I hadn't seen "Throw Momma from the Train" in a while. Stiller and Barrymore sleepwalk through this film and you will too.
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Summary: The actors make it work
Review: Danny Devito seems to be stuck on the idea of making dark comedies of late. He's better at it than he gets credit for. Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore star as a couple who move to a Duplex that they love. There's just one problem, the old lady upstairs. She bugs them to do choirs for her, blasts her tv when they are trying to sleep. Just for those reasons the couple decide to kill her a little too quickly. There's a lot of scenes where they try and fail but I found them all pretty funny and one even extremely gross. Eileen Essell shines as the little old lady who drives the couple crazy. I think Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore shine as well and have better chemestry than they got credit for. The movie is basically the Money Trap meets Throw Momma from the Train. I think the actors make it work though because they work great together. Plus unlike the couple, you sorta love the old lady and not hate her. She totally steals the show.
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Summary: Not Smoochy Caliber...
Review: ...But still strong considering other films of its type. I really liked DeVito's style as always. His sense of humor and pacing is incredible. Stiller and Barrymore deliver solid performances. The real let down I had with the film was that I expected it to be funnier after how hilarious Death To Smoochy was...But in terms of it being critiqued on the merits of being a dark comedy it is one of the best in recent years that is for sure. Devito has never made a bad movie directorially speaking as fas as I am concerned. So far Hoffa and Smoochy are his masterpieces though.
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Summary: Worth a Looksie
Review: This movie has some great laughs and a great cast, not to mention it is directed by Danny DeVito! I was a little disappointed at Ben Stiller's performance and thought that he could have been funnier, but overall, I really liked this movie. Definitely one I will watch again and would recommend to friends! It's worth a watch.
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Summary: Are you a Ben Stiller fan?
Review: Well so am I. I've always found his movies to be absolutely hilarious and when I saw the preview for 'Duplex', I was excited to see it. Unfortunately, this movie isn't as good as any of his movies. While the plot was decent, the movie seemed like it rushed through events kind of fast, the script wasn't exactly amazing, and as a whole, the movie just wasn't all that funny... Hopefully, 'Along Came Polly' will be better....
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Summary: Duplex
Review: What can I say I sat down in the movies thinking that the movie was going to be hilarious but it didn't end up to be what I thought. The movie had a little comedy. BUt the ending was lousy I give this movie 1 star and if anything it deserves less.
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Summary: Hysterical...Duplex is a winner!
Review: Alex (Ben Stiller) and Nancy (Drew Barrymore) play a young couple with hopes of having their own home and starting a family. The dream of owning a home becomes a reality when Realtor, Harvey Fierstein, shows them a beautiful duplex in Brooklyn. The duplex is everything they could have hoped for, especially since the second floor will make the perfect nursery, but there is one little problem... the elderly woman living on the second floor. But, as Fierstein explains of the woman's age and failing health, Alex and Nancy decide they can live with the tenant while they try to get pregnant.Upon moving in the building the elderly neighbor is sweet and kind, but things soon change. Alex begins work on his new novel, complete with a short deadline, but his work day is constantly interrupted with requests by his neighbor. Things escalate from bad to worse as the old woman's craziness spreads from affecting their home, to their jobs and eventually to the police station, as one cop takes a quick disliking to Alex and Nancy. As the couple reach their breaking point they resort to drastic measures to get the old lady out and that's when the fun really begins. 'Duplex' is hysterical. From start to finish the film is filled with twisted laughs leading to a surprise ending. Most of the gags are side-splittingly funny, especially the Riverdance scene...I have not laughed this hard at a movie in a very long time. Director Danny Devito has created a dark comedy that is a winning mix of 'Throw Momma From The Train' and 'Meet The Parents' with great performances from both Stiller and Barrymore. Anyone looking for an original, funny comedy should look no further...'Duplex' is a winner! Nick Gonnella
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Summary: Stiller and Barrymore are better than this.
Review: Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore star as a newly married couple looking for a new home. They find the perfect place, except for the fact that it is a duplex with the upstairs being occupied by an elderly woman. She becomes so much of a problem that they try whatever they can to get rid of her. I knew the ending three minutes into the movie. But I was still mildly amused--except for a few unnecessary characters. Stiller and Barrymore are better than this. But I am not so sure about director Danny Devito. He seems to be repeating himself....
PG-13: Mild language, some crude humor, and violence.
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Summary: Belly laugh funny!
Review: I don't have a clue what the folks that don't think this movie is funny are seeing (or not seeing, as the case may be). It is one of the funniest movies I have seen all year. See this and "Anything Else" and you will be doing yourself a favor. The casting is wonderful and the dialog is top-notch. It IS a dark comedy but not grisly by any chance. If you like your humor on the dark side you will love this one.
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Summary: HILARIOUS!
Review: Danny DeVito is one of the best directors when it comes to black comedies. "Duplex" is another one of those great movies. It was everything I expected, and the performances were great! The little old lady in this movie is a great actress. I heard she hadn't been in much until this movie came along. I wonder how they found her. She's great! Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore are also perfect in their roles. I mean, this movies isn't anything you've never seen before -"Throw Mama From the Train" is similar- but go see this one, anyways. You won't be disappointed! Highly recommended!
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