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Play trailer Poster for Twins PG Released Dec 9, 1988 1h 52m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 For all of its geniality and gushing good will, Ivan Reitman`s ''Twins'' remains an advertising campaign in search of a movie. Rated: 2/4 Mar 12, 2019 Full Review Peter Travers People Magazine 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. Mar 12, 2019 Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine 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. Mar 12, 2019 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a seemingly foolproof premise that’s employed to mildly watchable yet predominantly disappointing effect... Rated: 2/4 Aug 13, 2022 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) A very funny comedy that also has heart. [Full review in Spanish] Jun 16, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Like many comedies attempting to exist in the real world, the numerous predicaments are far too severe to be approached with even a touch of sincerity. Rated: 3/10 Sep 8, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bill L This movie is definition of twinning! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Eric W Amazing film. Love every second Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review Eric W Amazing film. Love every second Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review r96 s 'Twins' is terrific! It is another one 'of those films' that I've heard about for as long as time (though post-watch it doesn't seem as (relative) well known as I thought it was!) but clearly never got around to watching it. Well I have now and I'm certainly glad I did, it's a great watch. Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger are a fantastic duo. DeVito is always good, one of my favourites to see onscreen. Schwarzenegger impresses, I've obviously seen a decent amount of his work but I'd have to say this is the most I've enjoyed him so far I think. I have basically only seen him as a brute force machine before, so it's pleasant to see a performance of his with a bit more depth. Interesting to see Kelly Preston appear, even if I wouldn't have recognised her if it wasn't for the opening credits. I enjoyed Marshall Bell's role, one I actually would've liked to have seen more of to be honest - he made for a good bad guy! It'a a shame that we won't be getting a sequel to this, it would've been awesome to see DeVito and Schwarzenegger back together older... especially with the early rumoured addition of Eddie Murphy. I reckon that would've been fun. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/26/24 Full Review Finn P Danny n Arnold are an amazing pair! I've never loved movie more Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review alan g How did they convince Arnold to make this movie? Must have been when that malignant hack Devito was flavor of the month. Insipid unbelievable plot with wooden acting. Unfunny contrived and forced. Avoid. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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