With Duplicity, Tyler Perry takes a surprising turn into a psychological crime drama, moving away from his familiar family comedy style. This is a tense, dark and layered film, delving into questions of justice, identity and truth.
Main content
Two women with almost identical appearances:
Camille Foster (Kat Graham) – a talented prosecutor, on the rise.
Raina Brooks (Meagan Tandy) – a mysterious woman, accused of murder.
As Camille is assigned to Raina’s case, she gradually discovers chilling similarities between them: childhoods, scars, memories, relationships… From here, the line between “accuser” and “accused” blurs frighteningly. Tyler Lepley and RonReaco Lee star in pivotal supporting roles, pushing the film to many unexpected twists.
Highlights
Kat Graham and Meagan Tandy both give excellent performances, bringing depth to the two opposing characters.
Tyler Perry’s direction is subtle, using light and reflections to highlight the contrasts – and similarities – between the two fates.
The dim music, the oppressive atmosphere, and the psychological twists keep the audience on edge from start to finish.
💬 Conclusion
Duplicity is a tense and intelligent film, unpredictable, rich in messages. Despite some lengthy scenes and underdeveloped subplots, the film is still worthy of being considered one of Tyler Perry’s most impressive directorial moves.
⭐ Rating: 8/10
Suitable for fans of The Undoing, Sharp Objects, and How to Get Away with Murder.
📺 Expected to be released on Netflix in late 2025.