Tyler Perry’s ‘Duplicity’ Bombs With Critics, But Tops Charts

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Without a doubt, one constant in life is that a fresh movie will undoubtedly appear on the daily rankings of any streaming service it graces, and it will be mercilessly panned by both critics and viewers in its reviews. This pattern has repeated itself yet again with the latest work of the writer, director, and actor, titled
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After significant setbacks like “A Fall From Grace” and “A Madea Homecoming”, Perry’s lineup of movies and TV shows persists, with the latest addition being “Duplicity“. This production has made its debut at the peak of Prime Video’s U.S. rankings and holds the second position on the global chart. According to its description:

Attorney Marley, skillfully portrayed by Kat Graham, finds herself in a deeply personal case as she endeavors to reveal the truth behind the shooting of her friend Fela’s husband, Joshua Adeyeye. Assisted by her partner, Tyler Lepley, who is a former cop turned private investigator, Marley delves into an intricate web of deceit and treachery in pursuit of the actual events that transpired.

Despite not yet having enough reviews to establish a Rotten Tomatoes rating, the absence of positive reviews indicates that when it does receive one, the movie might barely escape earning a dismal 0% on the Tomatometer. Typically, major critics have avoided reviewing Perry’s films by skipping screenings. Among those who did review this film, there is consensus that it is yet another example of Perry’s work – and that’s not a compliment.

Is Tyler Perry’s ‘Duplicity’ Worth Watching?

Is it possible to simply decline and move on? If we must find a silver lining, it comes from Archi Sengupta of LeisureByte, who states that it’s better than most of his other releases, but that doesn’t exactly mean much. Not the most enthusiastic endorsement, but slightly more favorable compared to Brian Orndorf’s review from Blu-ray.com, which calls it “not great.

Perry comes dangerously close to insensitivity as he uses police shootings for sensationalism in his unintelligent thriller, exploiting genuine pain from the real world to create yet another forgettable movie.

Nevertheless, Nicholas Bell of Fish Jelly Films surpasses even that level of criticism, as he completely eviscerated Perry’s latest thriller. His scathing review described “Duplicity,” despite its title hinting at a Freudian slip, as another senseless, mindless, and quickly forgettable waste of time from a filmmaker who shows disdain for cinema with this hastily made production.

It’s evident that Perry’s films are being closely followed by someone, as they consistently rank at the peak of streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video, effortlessly surpassing many recent hits and timeless classics. In an era where content dominates, Perry seems to have a knack for releasing numerous projects annually, which some critics suggest are so poor in quality and hastily produced that there are whispers about the creator being more of a ChatGPT prodigy than a speedy scriptwriter.

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2025-03-23 16:03