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Twins
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PG,1hr 47min
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1988
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Universal Pictures
Synopsis: 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, All Movie Guide
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In Twins, Arnold Schwarzenegger tries his hand at straight comedy for the first time and surprises with a very funny performance. Perhaps it's not too surprising, given how Schwarzenegger wisecracked his way through action movies, but with Twins he proves he can do full-fledged comedy. While Schwarzenegger often plays the straight man for co-star Danny De Vito, he also has his own moments, highlighted ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Julius Benedict
Vincent Benedict
Marnie Mason
Linda Mason
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