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Duplex

Duplex

Date: Nov 05 2003

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In the new movie Duplex (2003), Alex (Ben Stiller) and Nancy (Drew Barrymore) are living the American Dream. They are a young, happy couple in New York City with bright futures ahead of them. But one thing is missing: a home of their own. When they find one they like, it comes with one feature they didn’t expect – an upstairs tenant, Mrs. Connelly, who isn’t quite as easy-going as Alex and Nancy originally anticipated. As their blissful life begins to deteriorate, their dream home rapidly turns into a nightmare.  
Listen in to Beth and Miguel’s recent conversation to learn more about Duplex.

Dialog

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Miguel

Miguel

Beth

Beth

Miguel:  Hey Beth, I remember you telling me about a movie that you said was really hilarious. What, do you remember what that was?

Beth:  Yeah, it was Duplex. It was a film with Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller. It was so funny. I had, uh, very… I didn’t really know anything about the movie and it just blew me away. It was so funny.

Miguel:  So, why? What’s so funny about it? Is it the story or the characters or what?

Beth:  Definitely the characters and some of the scenes were hysterical, where everything sort of goes wrong, but then just when you think it can’t get any worse, something even bigger happens that just makes you laugh so hard.

Miguel:  That sounds good. So, are, uh, Drew Barrymoore and Ben Stiller, like, a couple in the movie?

Beth:  Yeah. They’re a couple and they buy a duplex and it turns out to be sort of a money pit and they keep having all these problems with the home and the – there’s a woman who lives in it. So, it’s just really great.

Miguel:  So I’m getting the message that I should see this movie.

Beth:  You definitely should see that movie.

 

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Discussion

After seeing the previews, I didn’t really have any interest in Duplex. However, Beth is starting to convince me that it might be worth seeing. It sounds like it’s kind of a stupid movie, but stupid in a funny way. It’s probably in the same vein as other Ben Stiller movies like There’s Something About Mary, Meet the Parents and Zoolander.
I do really like Drew Barrymore. She’s great in the Charlie’s Angels movies. So, maybe Duplex will be good. I’ll give it a shot.
See you at the movies!
Anna

 

Comments

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DjDozer

Russian Federation

it`s a very good dialogue!you  should watch this film.it`s very interesting!

11:14 AM Feb 01 2008 |

Poli4ka

Poli4ka

Russian Federation

It`s a really good movie. Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore are my favourite actors. This film is worth seeing!

01:38 PM Jan 31 2008 |

jholiver

jholiver

Philippines

i love this movie, lol so very funny, have to watch it…..

02:47 PM Jan 30 2008 |

umasari

umasari

Indonesia

I really like this movie… it was fantastic and hysterical… you have to watch the Movie Sealed

02:37 AM Jan 24 2008 |

yihanyue911

China

Why  ????     that  is    all   reason,    like  the   film.         i  think  you should  have   more  on      the  film         what you  think

02:06 PM Jan 19 2008 |

yihanyue911

China

Why  ????     that  is    all   reason,    like  the   film.         i  think  you should  have   more  on      the  film         what you  think

02:06 PM Jan 19 2008 |

nayof_19

nayof_19

Saudi Arabia

gooood Laughing 

01:13 PM Jan 15 2008 |

sam131461

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

yes i agree.good idea
Kiss

12:16 PM Jan 10 2008 |

al-ahly

Germany

nice

12:45 AM Jan 10 2008 |

Magicjane

Magicjane

Ukraine

VERY, VERU FUNNY MOVIE! IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE. IT IS REALLY HILARIOUS.

 

08:38 AM Nov 30 2007 |

Magicjane

Magicjane

Ukraine

VERY, VERU FUNNY MOVIE! IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE. IT IS REALLY HILARIOUS.

 

08:38 AM Nov 30 2007 |

fr0oggy

fr0oggy

Bulgaria

nice lesson

08:21 PM Nov 18 2007 |

Cayra

Cayra

Dominican Republic

Funny☺

04:10 AM Nov 09 2007 |

Cayra

Cayra

Dominican Republic

I just L.O.L.  with that movie… It Was hilarious!!!, At  least for me. ;)

 

(n_n)°

♥peace!

04:08 AM Nov 09 2007 |

Michellita

Michellita

Brazil

I liked this movie very much! Ben Stiller is a great actor, I love his work!

09:54 PM Oct 11 2007 |

Josh K

Josh K

Guatemala

very funny

12:42 AM May 03 2007 |

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