Tyler Perry's Duplicity: A Self-Sabotaging Thriller

I really tried to give [Film Title] the benefit of the doubt, hoping that maybe, just maybe, Tyler Perry had finally turned a new leaf and created something worth watching. But once again, I was disappointed. The movie struggles with bad writing, numerous plot holes, and continuity errors that are hard to ignore. For a brief moment, I thought it might actually be decent, but the ending is where it all falls apart.

One of the major issues with Tyler Perry's films is their predictability, and unfortunately, this movie doesn’t break that trend. His characters are often written in such a way that their roles in the story are glaringly obvious. If you're familiar with his work, you can usually tell who’s going to be the hero and who’s going to be the villain based on their appearance and personality. This predictability makes the plot feel stale and lacking in genuine surprise or depth.

The supporting cast, aside from Kat Graham and Tyler Lepley, did not impress. Their performances felt forced and unconvincing, which detracts from the impact of the story. The plot itself takes some bizarre turns, introducing twists that come completely out of nowhere. One of the more confusing aspects involves a Black man being shot by a white cop. The scene where the victim is covered in blood is jarring, but then, when the same scene is repeated later, the blood mysteriously disappears. This inconsistency takes away from the gravity of the situation and completely disrupts the narrative.

The film attempts to convey an important message, but it ultimately sabotages itself by being too ambitious for its own good. It tries to tackle too much at once and ends up losing focus. While I wouldn’t say it’s an entirely unpleasant experience, the few decent performances by Graham and Lepley cannot save it from the chaos of the terrible script. It’s a film that might have had potential, but ultimately, it’s just another misstep in Perry’s career.