Trashtacular

Tyler Perry's latest offering, Duplicity, recently arrived on Amazon Prime Video, and I must admit, while it attempts to explore critical themes of justice and police violence, I found the film to be a disappointing exercise rather than a compelling mystery thriller. With a runtime pushing almost two hours, it seems to weave a complex narrative but ultimately reveals a collection of tired tropes. The setup presents an intriguing premise, but what unfolded felt tedious and far from engaging.

Dirty Angels, the cinematic masterpiece directed by Martin Campbell, featuring an ensemble cast that includes the likes of Eva Green, Ruby Rose, and Maria Bakalova. You would think with a lineup like that, we were about to experience a blockbuster renaissance. Instead, what we received is more akin to a late-night infomercial for a "bargain bin" action flick. As I settled in, I half-expected a free gift with my ticket purchase just for enduring this spectacular failure.