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DeVito and Schwarzenegger as fraternal twin brothers? Hey, why not? This delightful 1988 comedy by Ivan Reitman--about genetically designed twin siblings who discover each other at the age of 35--works out just fine, thanks largely to great chemistry between the two stars. Despite a certain amount of rough action and tension, the film really gets a lift from the palpable innocence Reitman develops, and the female costars (Chloe Webb and Kelly Preston) bring some interesting texture of their own. This is a film that walked the tightrope of a high concept and completely succeeded. To see how easy it is to stumble in a similar situation, check out DeVito and Schwarzenegger in Reitman's Junior. The DVD release has a full-screen presentation, optional French and Spanish soundtracks, optional Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh
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4.0 out of 5 stars
"Julius! Are you allergic to something?",
By D. Mikels "It's always Happy Hour here" (Skunk Holler) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Twins (VHS Tape)
This film delighted, entertained, and surprised me when I first saw it on the big screen in 1988. Why the surprise? Because I never dreamed "Ahnold" could hold his own in a comedic role. But the Austrian muscle man creates laughs as easily as he bashes heads together, and TWINS remains a perennial favorite of mine.As ridiculous as the plot is (Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito are the products of genetic engineering gone awry), this movie succeeds because of the chemistry between the two actors. It's more than obvious to the viewer that Arnold and DeVito had a blast making this movie, from the action scenes to the way the actors mimic one another to create the "twins" effect. It's all great fun to watch, and the timing between the two is pure bliss. The movie's tender moments are overly sappy--yet still very effective (especially DeVito's character), and the scrumptious Kelly Preston strikes one of the most memorable poses in all of cinematic history. Director Ivan Reitman delivers a quality comedy, which makes TWINS a thorough feel-good experience. Pop this puppy into the VCR and enjoy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The truth about twins,
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This review is from: Twins (DVD)
Julius Benedict (Arnold Swarzenegger) a genetically perfect person has been raised on a secluded island and learned about the world through books. Now he finds out the somewhere out there he has a twin. He must seek out his twin that may be in trouble.Vincent Benedict (Danny Devito) the twin may not be quite as identical as he was the leftovers of the experiment. But brotherly love and a sense of adventure lead them to search out their mother. What will Arnold and Devito learn on the journey? One of the highlights is the close up shot of Arnold after his first physical experience with the opposite sex.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Double your viewing pleasure with this film!,
By andy8047 (Nokomis,Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Twins (DVD)
GHOSTBUSTERS director Ivan Reitman directs Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger in a hilarious film about twins Vince(DeVito) and Julius(Schwarzenegger) Benedict who have the same mom but different dads(6 dads among them). Julius spent most of his life,before finding Vince,on and island where he was loved and protected by his fellow residents. Vince is confronted by devious businessmen who he owes money to. Julius "beats the crap out of" one of the businessmen who grabs Vince by the throat. The twins do find their mother via careful research. Julius falls in love with Marnie,the sister of Vince's girlfriend. Vince teaches Julius how to drive,even showing him the locations of the accelerator and brakes. The two pairs of siblings all go for a weekend getaway. They're at a nightclub in Texas and are found by Vince's nemeses,who plan to kill him. Instead they get the crap beaten out of them by both Vince and Julius. Take note of how Vince and Julius dress exactly alike. In the last scene,the twins and their new wives have twins of their own,respectively. Isn't that awesome? As 1988 was nearing the end,this movie was released and was a box office success. Six years later,Reitman,DeVito and Schwarzenegger would reunite for JUNIOR.
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