Multiplicity
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Movie Reviews of Multiplicity
Movie Review: How much Michael Keaton is there?
Summary: 4 Stars
Or how many? This hilarious movie does nothing to answer that question.
The premise is goofy. Doug is burning the candle at both ends and looking for more ends to burn. There just aren't enough hours in the day for one man to be contractor, father, husband, provider, and swigger of beer at the hockey game. So Doug dives straight to the core of the problem: that thing about "one man." When the chance arises, he clones himself so there can be more Doug to go around. But that Doug doesn't like the hard hours any better, so there's a third. And a fourth ...
The plot is silly and formulaic. Good, just formulaic. The real treat in this movie is Michael Keaton. If you look at his movie roles (Batman, Mr. Mom, Beetle Juice, etc, etc), he's never the same twice. He's all over the place. This is his movie. He's there four times, playing one character four ways, with four very different personalities. They move differently, talk differently, inflect differently - the four Keatons really are different. Fer cryin' out loud, Doug4 doesn't even look like Keaton most of the time, but is. This isn't a piece of cinematic art so much as a place for the many Keatons to play together, off the leash.
It's good, silly, date-movie fun. It's kid-safe. It's shallow and forgettable. But it's physical humor and fast-change personality gags at their best. If that's what you want, it's howling funny.
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Movie Review: "A Copy Made From A Copy Is Never Quite As Sharp"
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a laugh out loud comedy even if a few elements are in questionable taste. Michael Keaton is hilarious playing an overworked suburban LA man and his three clones. The first clone (Doug 2) created so the Keaton character (Doug) can have more time at home with his wife and kids is a rugged workaholic. Clone #3 is made to be a more sensitive house husband type of guy when the original Doug becomes overwhelmed with all the home time and decides what he really needs is more leisure time for himself. And the fourth clone, well, he's made from Doug 2 and as my review title quotes the film "a copy made from a copy is never quite as sharp". Obviously complications arise many having to do with Laura, Doug's lovely wife, played by Andie MacDowell, who remains oblivious to the fact that she actually has four husbands for awhile. Keaton is remarkable in giving all four of the Dougs distinct personalities and seems to be even able to change his physical characteristics as he plays the different roles. The movie ends rather implausibly but of course it is all just for fun nonsense anyway. One more thing - er I don't think the "science" behind the cloning is real well researched so don't watch this hoping to get a better grade on your genetics test!Movie Review: "Did you bring me a monkey?"
Summary: 4 Stars
This film shows the LEAST of our problems if cloning were a norm.
It's hilarious. Michael Keaton is once again on point in his various takes on the character of Doug and his xeroxed brothers.
The premise is pretty simple: A guy is worn out with juggling work with family life, so he gets cloned to alleviate some of the pressure. Then one clone eventually becomes two, then three. With each cloning job, they get stupider and stupider.
Clone #1 is the macho one who is part slob, part workaholic.
Clone #2 is the sensitive one who enjoys baking and taking care of everyone.
Clone#3 is actually a clone of Clone #1 and is downright retarded. He has to be looked after constantly, and he really enjoys pizza.
The funniest part of the movie is when all the clones have sex with Laura, Doug's wife, while Doug is away on a brief sailing vacation. "There goes rule #1."
The movie was directed by Harold Ramis, who also did Caddyshack, Groundhog Day, and the remade Bedazzled.
Definitely one of my favorite comedies.
Movie Review: Poses an interesting scenario
Summary: 4 Stars
This is definitely an original premise for a film, and the casting was dead on in selecting Michael Keaton, as he puts his comedic talent to excellent use in Multiplicity. The movie presents an interesting perspective of cloning and what may occur in its aftermath. Utter hilarity ensues as each clone displays unique personality traits - one is a tough armchair-quarterback type, another a male Martha Stewart, and the fourth - a copy of a copy - needs to be seen to be believed. The film was co-written and directed by Harold Ramis, and as far as comedy is concerned you can't go wrong with most of his work. The script holds together pretty well considering that it was a four person collaboration. My favorite scene was probably the one where Andie MacDowell is in the mood and encounters each of the clones - that scene is worth the price of admission. This movie deserved more of a push than it received - it's worth checking out if you are a fan of any of the participants.Movie Review: Hi Steve, I like pizza....I LIKE IT!
Summary: 4 Stars
This film showcases Michael Keatons acting abilities. The guy has great range, wish he would go back to his comedy roles these days. Storyline, simple. Keaton, overworked, no time for family, decides to experiment in a cloning experiment. 3 clones to be exact, a stud, a feminine man, and a downright idiot. Keaton brings these characters to life with spunk. Directed by Harold Ramis, of Caddyshack fame, uses all of Keatons talents to the full. Very funny stuff, and multiple Keatons in one shot is fabulous. A good downhearted film, on one mans journey to spend more time with family, isn't that how it should be. Forget 4 stars, I give it 16. Check out Keaton in Night Shift, his breakthrough film and his best role to date, directed by Ron Howard. Michael Keaton is fantastic in his comedic roles, I want more.