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Tony Gilroy made the leap from A-list writer to A-list writer-director with 2007’s MICHAEL CLAYTON. I wasn’t a fan, but there’s no doubt that the man can write a hell of a monologue (aside from Tom Wilkinson’s ravings in MC, he’s also responsible for Al Pacino’s grandstanding at the end of the ridiculously entertaining DEVIL’S ADVOCATE). You’ve got to respect that.

It sounds like his latest, DUPLICITY, is mostly for fun, which is refreshing. I’d hate to lose an entertainer like Gilroy (who did such bang-up work on the BOURNE movies) to the prestige pic racket. This one’s not due for release until March 2009, so there’s plenty of time for tightening up and, if need be, reshoots. Let’s see what “welbrick” thought… • Continue Reading