Tyler Perry is back with another thriller, and you already know what to expect. Duplicity follows high-powered attorney Marley (played by Kat Graham) as she navigates her most personal case yet—the investigation into her best friend Fela’s husband’s shooting. Now, when you see Tyler Perry’s name on a movie, you either brace yourself for the chaos or embrace it. Me? I went in with no expectations, and somehow, I was still surprised—just not in a good way. 😅
Let’s start with the good. The cast did what they could with what they were given. Kat Graham and Tyler Lepley have presence, and they tried to elevate the material. There were moments when the drama actually worked, and I even found myself entertained at times. The final act had some tension, and for a second, I thought the movie might actually redeem itself. But then… it didn’t.
Tyler Perry’s Duplicity (2025) Short Review
The real problem here? The script. The mystery could’ve been wrapped up in twenty minutes if someone had just checked the damn phone records. Seriously. Instead, we get a slow, drawn-out plot that acts like it’s building suspense but mostly just drags. The pacing was off, and the story didn’t have enough twists to justify the wait. I also guessed who was involved almost immediately, so there wasn’t much payoff when the truth came out. And don’t get me started on the wife—her reaction to her husband’s death was all the confirmation I needed.
Now, let’s talk about what really bugged me. First off, some characters just needed to be locked up. Two dirty cops and a shady best friend? Jail. Immediately. I get that Marley had to protect herself, but come on, where’s the justice? Also, Tony showing up at Kevin’s house at the exact same time? Too convenient. The movie just had too many moments where I had to suspend disbelief way more than I wanted to.
Another thing—can we talk about how predictable Tyler Perry’s movies have become? At this point, it feels like a formula. I don’t know why people keep expecting Inception levels of storytelling from a Tyler Perry movie. You clicked play, you knew what you were getting. If you walked away disappointed, that’s on you. 😭
But even with those expectations, this was rough. The editing felt choppy, the pacing dragged, and some of the dialogue was just painful. I hate to say it, but this might be one of the worst Tyler Perry films I’ve seen. And that’s saying something. The best I can say is that it’s a decent Sunday afternoon movie—the kind you put on when you’re half asleep and just need background noise.
At least the acting was better than Beauty in Black, so there’s that. But overall, Duplicity is exactly what you’d expect from a Tyler Perry thriller—predictable, overdramatic, and just barely entertaining enough to keep you from turning it off. Watch it if you’re in the mood for some low-stakes drama, but don’t expect anything groundbreaking.
What did you think? Let me know in the comments! And as always, check out more brutally honest reviews at wtfdetective.blog. 😉