Twins

PG 6.2
1988 1 hr 47 min Comedy

Julius and Vincent Benedict are the results of an experiment that would allow for the perfect child. Julius was planned and grows to athletic proportions. Vincent is an accident and is somewhat smaller in stature. Vincent is placed in an orphanage while Julius is taken to a south seas island and raised by philosophers. Vincent becomes the ultimate low life and is about to be killed by loan sharks.

  • Cast:
    Arnold Schwarzenegger , Danny DeVito , Kelly Preston , Chloe Webb , Bonnie Bartlett , Marshall Bell , Trey Wilson

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Reviews

Wordiezett
1988/12/08

So much average

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Moustroll
1988/12/09

Good movie but grossly overrated

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Odelecol
1988/12/10

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

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KnotStronger
1988/12/11

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

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Paul Magne Haakonsen
1988/12/12

This never was one of the better Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, but still I decided to revisit it because it might just happen that my memory of the movie was way off.But it turned out that it was exactly as I remembered it."Twins" strayed quite far away from the usual action movies that Arnold Schwarzenegger was known for and made famous by during the 80s and 90s.Aside from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, of course, then the movie also starred Kelly Preston and Chloe Webb, although they didn't have that big roles to play. It was actually quite fun to watch David Caruso in this movie and in that role."Twins" does have some funny enough moments here and there, but the bigger picture just was somewhat of a mediocre result.It is definitely not a movie that will be revisited again any time soon.

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mikeakens
1988/12/13

Twins 2. Movie script: http://corporate-art-creations.tripod.com/twins2/ Beetroot McKinly. survived the gun shoots at his car but was sent to prison for his roll in the theft of the fuel injection system and the murder of the two rocket scientist. In prison he meets up with the twin brother of Webster. together they hatch up an idea to get revenge on Vincent and Julius. The Benedict Corporation is now a successful military contractor providing research and development of high tech computer systems. The company is located on the Island were Julius was raised, some 200 nautical miles south, south west of Fiji. The company is run by both sets of twin boys.. 2 of Vincents sons and the 2 from Julius.. The casting is hilarious, as One is tall and stocky built and the other is short and pudgy..each teaming up with their opposite cousin.. Beetroot hires Eddie Murphy.. who plays a mad scientist hired to steel the original Baby batter, used to produce the worlds first super human person. Eddie Murphy then uses it to create an Identical set of clones of Vincent and Julius. The idea is to kidnap them so they can be replaced by the clones..who will then take over the Benedict corporation. An amazing set of comical twist and turns occurs as the real Vincent and Julius try to escape their captives.. and save the world from their evil twins.. Look for a cameo by the McClain Boys.. who come to their rescue..at the request of Marnie and Linda.. This movie will have you laughing uncontrollably . script copy right.. by Eddie Vuittonet, in behalf of Madre Seca films.

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SnoopyStyle
1988/12/14

Julius Benedict (Arnold Schwarzenegger) have lived on a tropical island for his whole life. Then he feels he must go in search for his long lost twin Vincent (Danny DeVito) believing he's in trouble. Vincent is a small time criminal who owes money to the Klane brothers. He steals a car to pay off the debt only to discover it is worth a whole lot to other bad guys.Ivan Reitman is doing a fine job. Danny DeVito is doing a good slimebag. Arnold is actually good and funny as the naive Julius. But this one is sold as soon as you see the poster with DeVito leaning on Schwarzenegger. It doesn't really have a sharp edge. It's certainly not that daring. But it's a nice easy comedy. The worst thing to come out of this is a Reitman-Schwarzenegger reunion in 'Kindergarten Cop'.

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wes-connors
1988/12/15

A top secret experiment by the American government produces a perfect human, arguably, with the birth of bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger (as Julius Benedict). He lives on a peaceful, remote island in the South Pacific. After 35 years, Mr. Schwarzenegger heads out to Hollywood, where he'll find long-lost twin brother Danny DeVito (as Vincent Benedict). A short, fat and balding (fraternal) twin, Mr. DeVito was considered a genetic mishap and disposed of in an orphanage. He grows up to be a petty criminal. After the brothers meet, they set out to find their long-lost mother, who may or may not be dead...The funniest part of this film is the title and concept. If you like Schwarzenegger and/or DeVito, you're likely laughing before the movie begins. Most of the humor is in seeing Schwarzenegger adapt to the outside world. Meanwhile, DeVito keeps the story going by stealing a car worth $5 million. They have a good rapport and work well with director Ivan Reitman. Sex is presented in a pair of tightly-attired sisters, Kelly Preston (as Marnie Mason) and Chloe Webb (as Linda Mason). Genetically absurd, "Twins" becomes cartoon-like violent and goes nowhere, but still continues to draw a chuckle now and then.****** Twins (12/8/88) Ivan Reitman ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Kelly Preston, Chloe Webb

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