duplicity

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i'm a sucker for espionage flicks; anything related to covert operations, double-crossing spies and jet-setting in designer wear usually enthralls me.

a mesmerizing and hilarious slow-motion opening sequence heralds a good time ahead. julia roberts and clive owens capitalize on the vicious rivalry between two mega-conglomorates to engineer a vital and profitable trade secret out of the vault. the main story kicks into gear fairly quickly and is cleverly punctuated by important (but overly frequent) flashbacks which significantly alter the perspective of the present

this is a good script with purposeful efficient direction that maximizes the screen presence of both stars. supported by a killer soundtrack plus a surprise ending which, unfortunately, was surprisingly sloppily executed, this stylish game of subterfuge is well worth watching unfold.