Twins (1988) movie poster

Twins (1988)

"Only their mother can tell them apart."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 46% (RT: 43%, MC: 50) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Runtime
1h 47m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (2,464 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
43%
Metacritic
50
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Julius Benedict
Danny DeVito as Vincent Benedict
Kelly Preston as Marnie Mason
Chloe Webb as Linda Mason
Bonnie Bartlett as Old Mary Ann Benedict
Marshall Bell as Webster
Trey Wilson as Beetroot McKinley
David Caruso as Al Greco
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,464 votes. Critics scored it lower at 46%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the practical effects used in the climax were achieved without any CGI.
  • Before Arnold Schwarzenegger was cast, several major A-list stars turned down the lead role because they felt the script was too risky.
  • The incredible score for Twins was composed in just a few weeks after the original composer dropped out.
Audience Consensus

Twins is a 1988 comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman. 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.

The film has been rated by 2,464 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Twins delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Twins (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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