Twins

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Twins

PG

1988

1h 52m

Comedy

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The products of a genetic experiment, fraternal twins Julius (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Vincent (Danny DeVito) are separated at birth. Their mother, Mary Ann (Bonnie Bartlett), is told they're dead. Now Vincent, an unscrupulous street hustler, ekes out a living in Los Angeles. Julius, raised by a scientist (Tony Jay), grows up humble, intelligent and strong, but very naive about the larger world. When Julius learns of his mother and brother, he heads to Los Angeles to find his family.

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Critics Consensus

Though it offers a few modest pleasures for undemanding viewers, Twins leans too heavily on the wackiness of its premise to overcome its narrative shortcomings.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

03/12/2019

2/4

For all of its geniality and gushing good will, Ivan Reitman`s ''Twins'' remains an advertising campaign in search of a movie.

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Peter Travers

People Magazine

03/12/2019

What a concept: Cast pumped-up Arnold Schwarzenegger and pint-size Danny De Vito as twins separated at birth. Funny, huh? Sure is, hilarious even, for about five minutes. But the 102 minutes remaining are a stretch for one joke.

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

03/12/2019

The whole movie has a warmth about it that never slops over into sentiment: there is much more here than tall-guy, short-guy jokes.

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Richard Freedman

Newark Star-Ledger

Dec 30

3/4

Devito, in his pony-tailed intensity, is as funny as ever.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

08/13/2022

2/4

...a seemingly foolproof premise that’s employed to mildly watchable yet predominantly disappointing effect...

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

06/16/2022

A very funny comedy that also has heart. [Full review in Spanish]

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Chris H

4d

I think this film is unfairly maligned. Sure, it's air headed 80s nonsense but it lets you know that right at the start and if you keep watching it's your look out. De Vito and Schwarzenegger are charming (although De Vito's character is far from perfect) and riff off each other well. A one trick pony perhaps, but the trick is good.

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Blu B

Jan 27

It's got that charm, easy watching family feel that all Reitman flicks seem to have. It's extremely light hearted, actually funny every now and thand and get a laugh, and honestly it's good at certain points which is a miracle given just how insane/crazy/farfetched the plot is. The 80's music is good and catchy a bit. DeVito is great in this and probably the best thing acting wise. Everything else is honestly half decent. The problems are numerous though. The plot is just again ridiculous, over the top, and really not clever at all. I think there is a message maybe underneath this about family being more than just genes but it gets lost terribly in the overly complex plot and cheese. The whole jet engine/assassin plotline feels underdeveloped and a distraction. The comedy itself is very much hit or miss. 65% miss 35% a laugh. But honestly what carries this throughout is the best moments is when Devito & Arnold are just...doing stuff together and bonding. The simplest moments are when t

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Jim P

Dec 31

Don't expect too much, it's just good fun! The ending is a bit rushed though...

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Savage C

Sep 13

This movie is just cementing my suspicion that my partner picks total sh#t movies. Complete waste of time, maybe I would’ve been entertained if I were a confused 13 year old who still enjoyed colouring books and ate crayons.

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M J

Sep 7

Kelly Preston was gorgeous in this movie, love her chemistry with Arnold.

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Paul H

Jul 13

The best comedy of the 1980s, hands down. De Vito is laugh out loud funny and this is Schwarzenegger's finest hour. Exceptional. The king of all feel good movies.

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Bonnie Bartlett

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Synopsis

The products of a genetic experiment, fraternal twins Julius (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Vincent (Danny DeVito) are separated at birth. Their mother, Mary Ann (Bonnie Bartlett), is told they're dead. Now Vincent, an unscrupulous street hustler, ekes out a living in Los Angeles. Julius, raised by a scientist (Tony Jay), grows up humble, intelligent and strong, but very naive about the larger world. When Julius learns of his mother and brother, he heads to Los Angeles to find his family.

Director: Ivan Reitman
Producer: Ivan Reitman
Screenwriter: Will Davies, William Osborne, Timothy Hyde Harris, Herschel Weingrod
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 9, 1988, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $107.4M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Surround

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