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Twins [DVD] [1989]

DVD ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Kelly Preston, Chloe Webb, Bonnie Bartlett
  • Directors: Ivan Reitman
  • Writers: Herschel Weingrod, Timothy Harris, William Davies, William Osborne
  • Producers: Ivan Reitman, Gordon A. Webb, Joe Medjuck
  • Format: Dubbed, Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Dutch, English, Norwegian, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Uca
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Aug 2008
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004D303
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,882 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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DeVito and Schwarzenegger as fraternal twin brothers? Hey, why not? This delightful 1988 comedy by Ivan Reitman--about genetically designed twin siblings who discover each other at the age of 35--works out just fine, thanks largely to great chemistry between the two stars. Despite a certain amount of rough action and tension, Twins really gets a lift from the palpable innocence Reitman develops, and the female costars (Chloe Webb and Kelly Preston) bring some interesting texture of their own. This is a film that walked the tightrope of a high concept and completely succeeded. To see how easy it is to stumble in a similar situation, check out DeVito and Schwarzenegger in Reitman's Junior. --Tom Keogh


Special Features

1.33 Full Screen
DVD 5
Czech\German\Hungarian\Polish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Surround Czech English German\Dolby Digital Mono Hungarian Polish
Dolby Digital Surround
Dolby Digital Mono
Production Notes
Cast And Filmmakers Biographies
Theatrical Trailer
Dutch\English\Norwegian\Swedish
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Twin film, 4 Sep 2006
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The plot of this film speaks for itself. The idea is simply terrific and works extremely well. A smart handsome athletic man is the twin of a short dumb criminal, comedy conventions all over and will guarantee to leave you chuckle all the way through.

Schwarzenegger (Commando, Terminator) stars as Julius who leaves his home to go in search of his lazy criminal breaking brother Vincent, De Vito (Tears of endearment, Get Shorty)
The story is very simplistic and easy to understand. As well as being categorised in the comedy genre there are many emotional ideologies contained within the hit film. There are many family issues raised by the characters and love is a central theme in this relaxed plot.

The whole film is about the brothers and how they get along. De Vito plays the sluggish criminal Vincent who finds it difficult to accept his brother and Arnie plays the very enthusiastic brother Julius who is always willing to do everything he can.

Having two different types of characters allows the tension and excitement of the film to boil up and engages the audience into watching the humour but also the emotional ideas contained. It is very heart warming and will bring a smile to your face as some actions are completely ridiculous in a humorous sense but the ending is also very special for many people. There are many `brother' conventions. De Vito is willing to help his brother into the world and teach him the things he knows as is Arnie.

Through the use of this partnership the plot is very consistently funny with more speaking humour than physical but some dancing scenes involving the pair towards the end are very humorously memorable.

The idea of juxtaposing two completely figures in Schwarzenegger and De Vito was sheer movie genius. It conveys great humour throughout and through this bizarre partnership audiences will be able to appreciate the comical ideologies put forth but the director of `Kindergarten Cop' and `Junior'.

A very relaxed comedy with chucklesome jokes worth watching for the whole family
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential classic, 22 Feb 2005
This, with out a doubt, is a friggin classic film that everyone needs to own. Arnie's acting is dodgy (but name an Arnie movie were it isnt!), Danny De Vito is well funny. Arnie plays the much stronger, more intellligent character, while Danny plays a character who steals cars and gets money for them!

I saw this movie like 20 times when I was younger & I recentley bought the DVD, for only a couple of quid you can't do wrong at all

- Hollaballooza

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great one for the family., 22 Jan 2004
Twins is a very enjoyable film with a bit of everything for everyone. It has action, comedy, romance and drama all rolled into one big adventure. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito are on fine form with a pleasant contrast between the smooth talking DeVito and the slightly slow Schwarzenegger. The film has an enjoyable storyline with a few twists and turns along the way making for fine entertainment. Also the idea of the two leading actors being twins adds a little craziness into the mix.

The basic story is of two twins (who were separated at birth) finding each other and learning to get along. The fact that Schwarzenegger is an upstanding genius and DeVito is a low down swindler who's in serious debt (the life threatening kind) just adds to the fun. In my opinion it is really DeVito's performance which comes out on top and makes the film the enjoyable 4 star that it is. His charming attitude and low down tricks seem to make you love him and hate at the same time. It truly is a superb performance.

This is a film that will be enjoyed by all ages and will please everyone (almost) but it still lacks that something special which makes a 5 star film and so I wouldn't say it was and essential part of anybodies DVD collection. That said, if it sounds like a film you would enjoy I would definitely recommend watching it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars great fun
A really enjoyable, fun movie if you don't insist on plausible plots. But then as a twin mum I'm probably biased.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. K. L. Wilkinson

4.0 out of 5 stars A comedy classic
By the time you've got to read my review you'll know the story. It's a great film, and was Arnie's first foray into comedy and is directed by Ivan (Ghostbusters) Reitman... Read more
Published 22 months ago by G. M. Radcliffe

5.0 out of 5 stars twins mishaps
hello, any1 notice that he says 5 million dollars, and when his brother (arnie) later on is there he says 4 million! so vincent nicked the other million. top film anyway
Published on 2 Aug 2007 by chel23uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Arnie's Breakthrough into Comedy
Great comedy. The chemistry between De Vito and Arnie really makes this film a great laugh. They discover each other in their mid 30's and what De Vito lacks in height,he has in... Read more
Published on 28 May 2007 by Jay

3.0 out of 5 stars good
ivan reitman of ghostbusters fame directed this film that on first glance seems to be a film where arnie surely must fail,playing in a family comedy,due to this being a success... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2007 by sean paul mccann

5.0 out of 5 stars The truth about twins
Julius Benedict (Arnold Swarzenegger) a genetically perfect person has been raised on a secluded island and learned about the world through books. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2005 by bernie

4.0 out of 5 stars An 80's Comedy Classic.
I have fond memorys of this film from my childhood. This is a great film and very entertaining for all the family. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2005 by Mr. Garry Brown

3.0 out of 5 stars ARNIE? that man is not your twin.
The line where Danny Devito is decribed as ''genetic waste'' tickles me.
It only gets 3* because ARNOLD is in it and he is super human and a born leader of men.
Published on 2 Dec 2004 by im_a_commando

5.0 out of 5 stars This Had a great story line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great film, the whole Idear of the film is that twins split not equaly are trying to find there mother, but along the way they meet to women and stuff happens,it is a... Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad, Buy Junior!
This is a bad storyline, bad acting, too outdated, and no way near comparable to Junior in which Danny Devito, and Arnols S. Starred in several years later.....!
Published on 6 Jan 2001 by coolsmithuk@yahoo.com

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