A man who never has enough time for the things he wants to do is offered the opportunity to have himself duplicated.A man who never has enough time for the things he wants to do is offered the opportunity to have himself duplicated.A man who never has enough time for the things he wants to do is offered the opportunity to have himself duplicated.
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- TriviaIn filming the shot in which Doug #1 introduces Doug #3 to Doug #2, Doug #2 tosses a beer to Doug #1. Michael Keaton catching the beer (tossed by a body double) was shot first. Keaton tossing the beer (this time *to* a body double) was filmed later. Keaton's toss so perfectly matched the body double's original toss that the planned special effect of digitally erasing the tossed beer can then adding in a digital beer can was not needed, thereby saving the production quite a bit of money. This was referred to by the special effects crew as "The Million Dollar Miracle Beer Can Toss".
- GoofsWhen Doug #4 is delivering pizzas on a bike, it is implied that he is delivering in Miami. Clear in the scenery are California Fan Palms. Although not as common in Florida as California, Fan Palms are still visible in some parts of Florida, but do not appear as tall or abundant in Florida as depicted.
- Quotes
Doug Kinney #4: [after having sex with Doug #1's wife] She touched my peppy, Steve.
- Crazy creditsThe first few opening credits each appear on screen two or more times.
- SoundtracksLa Gallinita De Los Huevos De Oro
Written by Jairo Varela
Performed by Grupo Niche
Courtesy of Sony Discos Inc.
Featured review
Okay, so the premise is obviously before it's time, and there isn't too much to the plot. A guy clones himself a few times and problems/hilarity ensues. This movie could've easily gone to the b-movie shelf if not for Michael Keatons above average acting. Of course Andie MacDowell was good as his wife, but Michael Keaton steals the show. It's hard to get bored over the course of the movie because you keep wanting to see what Michael Keatons various personalities are going to do next. The effeminate Doug alone makes the movie worth a watch. My main issue is probably with the editing. I'm sure it's hard to edit one guy being multiple guys (especially in 1996) but a few of the panning shots were kinda choppy. Not a huge deal, but it does take you out of the moment for a second. This movie is probably a 7 out of 10, but giving it an 8 to make up for the undeserved 5.7. I'm pretty picky about my comedies, but this one raised itself above the pack. Consider other comedies from the same year: "Bio-Dome," "House Arrest," "Black Sheep, "Jingle All the Way," "Down Periscope." Out of all of them "Multiplicity" is the only one that I can recommend. If you like Michael Keaton, you can't miss this one. And if for some reason you don't, this movie might change your mind.
- eavan_masters
- Feb 10, 2009
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Box office
- Budget
- $45,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $21,075,014
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,075,340
- Jul 21, 1996
- Gross worldwide
- $21,075,014
- Runtime1 hour 57 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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