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Twins (1988)

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The central "gimmick" of the comedy-adventure Twins is established early on. Unbeknownst to one another, king-sized Arnold Schwarzenegger and gnomeish Danny De Vito are twin brothers. Even better: Schwarzenegger is a mild-mannered, bookish type, while De Vito is a vitriolic troublemaker. The film takes satiric jabs at the notion of "perfect" genetics, and makes several pointed comments concerning the dangers of youthful pre-conditioning by insensitive parents. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

PG, 1 hr. 47 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Ivan Reitman

In Theaters: Dec 9, 1988 Wide

On DVD: May 26, 1998

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Julius Benedict
Danny DeVito
Vincent Benedict
Kelly Preston
Marnie Mason
Chloe Webb
Linda Mason
Bonnie Bartlett
Mary Ann Benedict
Marshall Bell
Webster
Trey Wilson
Beetroot McKinley
Jill Avery
Bass Player
Frances Bay
Mother Superior
John Michael Bolger
Security Guard
Terry Bozzio
Drums
Roger Callard
Granger Son
David Caruso
Al Greco
Maury Chaykin
Burt Klane
Rosemary Dunsmore
Miss Busby
Peter Dvorsky
Peter Garfield
David Efron
Morris Klane
Wayne Grace
Cell Guard
Heather Graham
Young Mary Ann Benedict...
S.A. Griffin
Hollywood Biker
Lew Hopson
Cop
Tony Hymans
Keyboards
Tony Jay
Werner
Russell Tyrone Jones
Mover
Elizabeth Kaitan
Secretary
Nicolette Larson
Singer
Billy Lucas
Hollywood Biker
Tom McCleister
Bob Klane
Marvin J. McIntyre
McKinley's Man
Hugh O'Brian
Granger
Sven Ole Thorsen
Sam Klane
Nehemiah Persoff
Mitchell Traven
Tom Platz
Granger Son
Richard Portnow
Chop Shop Owner
Steve Reevis
Indian
Catherine Reitman
Granger Granddaughter
Jason Reitman
Granger Grandson
Gus Rethwisch
Dave Klane
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Oriental Man
Thomas Wagner
Visiting Room Guard
Jeff Beck
Lead Guitarist
Frank Davis
Security Guard
Richard de Faut
Custodian
Bruce McBroom
Handsome Father
Joseph Medjuck
Photographer
Lora Milligan
Stewardess
Linda Porter
Painter
Dendrie Allyn Taylor
Female Neighbor
Robert Harper
Gilbert Larsen
Sven-Ole Thorson

Critic Reviews for Twins

All Critics (27) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (18) | DVD (4)

Director Ivan Reitman more than delivers on the wacky promise of Twins in this nutty, storybook tale of siblings separated at birth and reunited at age 35.

May 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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Variety Staff

Variety

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The sort of movie that seems to be made of Styrofoam. It's instantly disposable but it won't quickly disappear.

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

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There's enough sugary male bonding to warrant a Sensitive Guys Red Alert.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Rita Kempley

Washington Post

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It is an engaging entertainment with some big laughs and a sort of warm goofiness.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Top Critic

Reitman (one of the highest grossing directors of all time) has made a career peddling brain-dead schlock, but this tiresome gruel is even below his ground-level standards.

May 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Film4

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Film4

The film feels, rather than the solid comedy it is, like a massive missed opportunity.

May 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine

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Philip Thomas

Empire Magazine

Schwarzenegger proves to be mildly amusing, but DeVito seems to be coasting on his past reputation as an audience pleaser.

May 6, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

DeVito displays his remarkable ability to shift from fast-talking cynicism to affecting sentiment, while Arnie reveals a reasonable talent for light comedy.

September 30, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Time Out

This movie improves with depression.

October 22, 2003 Comment

Gregory Weinkauf

New Times

An idea that began and ended with the casting session.

February 27, 2003 Comment

Jeffrey M. Anderson

San Francisco Examiner

Funny Ah-nold

February 19, 2003 Comment

Kevin Fiddler

Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)

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Gosh, whenever I see Schwarzenegger and DeVito together I just can't tell them apart, their like twins or something! :) What a ridiculous movie! I think this was the starting point in the downfall of Arnold's acting career. I mean, he was cool before this movie! Anyway, this movie isn't terrible, but it isn't good either.

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

Super Reviewer

Hilarious! I love Arnold!

June 23, 2011

Bethany Murphy

Super Reviewer

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