Duplex

A young New York couple, Alex and Nancy, finally find their dream apartment in a charming Brooklyn brownstone. However, their idyllic vision quickly shatters as they discover the eccentric elderly tenant in the duplex upstairs is unwilling to move out. Their attempts to coexist with the seemingly sweet but increasingly demanding Mrs. Connelly descend into a nightmarish battle for their sanity and their home.

Duplex received largely negative reviews from critics, who often found its dark humor and premise to be unpleasant and poorly executed. While some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors, the film's tone and plot were frequently criticized for being both mean-spirited and unfocused, leading to a generally disappointing reception from both critics and audiences.

• Praised for the comedic chemistry between Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore.
• Criticized for its overly dark and unsettling humor.
• Seen as having a premise that quickly becomes tiresome and mean-spirited.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception. While some found the dark comedy amusing and appreciated the performances, a significant portion of viewers felt the film was too unpleasant, lacking in genuine laughs and relying too heavily on a relentless barrage of misfortune for its protagonists.

The film was originally intended to be a dark comedy about a couple dealing with a difficult mother-in-law, but was rewritten to feature an elderly tenant, with the screenplay being developed over several years.