The Suplex Duplex Complex
The Suplex Duplex Complex

The Suplex Duplex Complex

2017Movie11 minEnglish

A neighboring pair of tag team wrestlers learn the downsides of life without a landlord.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jake P. AllenGenres: Comedy, Sports

Plot Summary

Two lifelong wrestling fanatics, united by their shared passion for suplexes and tag-team finishing moves, decide to open a duplex wrestling school in their hometown. Their dream quickly devolves into a chaotic competition against a rival school run by a former wrestling legend, testing their friendship and their ability to execute a perfect dropkick.

Critical Reception

The Suplex Duplex Complex garnered a mixed to positive reception, praised for its energetic and often absurd humor, and its genuine affection for professional wrestling. Some critics found the plot somewhat thin and predictable, but the film's undeniable charm and dedicated performances often won audiences over.

What Reviewers Say

  • A surprisingly heartfelt and hilarious ode to the world of professional wrestling.
  • While its plot may be predictable, the film's energetic performances and comedic timing make it a fun watch.
  • A charmingly amateurish film that captures the spirit of independent wrestling.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's humor and its genuine passion for wrestling, with many appreciating the relatable characters and their ambitious, albeit chaotic, endeavor. Some viewers found the pacing a bit uneven, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a shoestring budget in various community wrestling arenas and local gyms, with many of the extras being actual amateur wrestlers.

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