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Multiplicity
1996 117 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.0
Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance
Director: Harold Ramis
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Description
Construction worker Doug Kinney finds that the pressures of his working life, combined with his duties to his wife Laura and daughter Jennifer leaves him with little time for himself. However, he is approached by geneticist Dr. Owen Leeds, who offers Doug a rather unusual solution to his problems: cloning.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$21.08M
Worldwide:
$21.08M
Starring
Michael Keaton
Actor
Andie MacDowell
Actor
Zack Duhame
Actor
Key opinion
Multiplicity is generally regarded as a pleasant, if predictable, high-concept comedy anchored by a versatile lead performance. While opinions on the humor and narrative strength vary, the film is widely seen as an entertaining, family-friendly watch that remains relevant for its themes of work-life balance.
| Acting | Michael Keaton’s versatile performance creates four distinct, memorable characters that drive the film’s comedic appeal. | |
| Theme | The premise of cloning oneself to manage life's demands offers a resonant exploration of modern work-life balance. | |
| Direction | Harold Ramis’s direction is safe and formulaic, failing to elevate the script into a truly outstanding comedic work. | |
| Humor | The film’s humor is inconsistent, oscillating between clever character-based comedy and repetitive, predictable gags. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure is debated; some find the pacing relaxing and charming, while others find the storytelling loose and lacking in coherence. |