It is not often that the end of a movie, especially one about spies, cannot be easily predicted. James Bond always sleeps with the wrong girl, then the right girl, then saves the day. Jason Bourne always gets away. However, Duplicity, a new movie directed and written by Tony Gilroy, remains surprisingly sly until the very end. The movie, which was released last Friday, tells a tale of espionage, love, greed and corporate America. Claire Stenwick (played by the beautiful Julia Roberts) and Ray Koval (the dashing Clive Owen) are retired spies from the CIA and MI-6, respectively, who become entrenched in counterespionage for two warring multinational corporations. On top of all that, they must decide if they truly love each other or if they are simply playing one another to get ahead. To describe any more of the plot would be to give something away, and in a movie where each twist and turn is surprising and exciting, that would be a shame.

Never before has espionage looked so sexy while remaining so fully clothed. Roberts and Owen-who could not comprehend the meaning of "chemistry" in their previous film, Closer-more than make up for their previous foibles in this film. And if the viewer ever needs a break from the starring couple, Duplicity provides an entertaining cast of equally important supporting actors. Paul Giamatti and Tom Wilkinson expertly play the CEOs of rival companies that constantly try to outperform each other, and Carrie Preston almost steals the show in a minor role as an extremely gullible travel agent working for one of the competing companies. To praise the rest of the talented actors and actresses who make up Duplicity's cast would take up the entire page, so you will just have to trust me when I say that the actors are a skilled bunch.

The movie is not only a modern romance but also a tale of two spies; it is also a satire of American corporate culture. At a time when Americans are beyond fed up with the corporations that give their higher-ranking employees enormous bonuses while the economy is slowing dying, Duplicity couldn't have picked a better time to open. The two CEOs portrayed in this film will do anything to stay on top, even if it means conducting counter intelligence operations and hiring secret units of spies. Clandestine meetings are held to discuss the future of shampoo and frozen pizza, and there is a great deal of importance placed on the difference between creams and lotions. Alas, if only all corporate Americans looked as good in a grey suit as Clive Owen.

Duplicity is not a film for those who do not like to think during movies. If you are looking for a tale with fast cars, girls in extremely tiny bikinis, large explosions and cool gadgets, perhaps you should rewatch a James Bond movie. However, if you want a movie with witty banter and several plot twists that keep you wondering (and sometimes a little confused) and on the edge of your seat, then Duplicity is the movie for you.