Uriah43 Created in a lab through DNA experimentation, "Julius Benedict" (Arnold Schwarzenegger) lives on the tropical island with the scientist who designed him and develops into a physical and intellectual giant. Then one he discovers that he has a brother named "Vincent Benedict" (Danny DeVito) who was born just seconds after him. Naturally, Julius is excited to learn that he has a brother and travels half way across the world to meet him. However, when he finally catches up to him he not only has to bail him out of jail but discovers that they are total opposites in just about everything as well. To make matters even more bizarre, Vincent has a girlfriend named "Linda Mason" (Chloe Webb) who just so happens to have a twin sister by the name of "Marnie Mason" (Kelly Preston)—and upon meeting Julius she falls head over heels for him. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this was pleasant little comedy which had some amusing moments here and there courtesy of both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. Additionally, having a gorgeous actress like Kelly Preston certainly didn't hurt matters either. Be that as it may, while some of the humor got old after awhile this film remained enjoyable for the most part and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.

Bele Torso Kelly Preston was smokin' hot in this movie! The "I could never get this gorgeous female who cannot not be a sex pot" kinda girl. Great casting here. Interesting plot which keeps you wondering, "could this happen?" but more important the sibling genetic similarities. I think this holds to be very true in families, even with the separated by birth dilemma. Arnold is directed well and plays the gentle giant with an intellect well because he is very smart. Note how Arnold never took the brash, arrogant, bad guy character which all muscle guys were typically cast as and stuck in this genre. Even in Terminator or Predator he wasn't that dumb moron big muscle bad guy who is in submission to the rich boss that wears a hair piece. PS--Kelly Preston is smokin' hot!

wes-connors 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

FlashCallahan Throw plausibility out of the window, and you will enjoy one of the most high concept comedies of the late eighties.The pitch must have been magical ' Schwarzenegger and Devito play twins'. The studio must have seen the dollar signs before their eyes.It's simple enough, they look nothing alike, make Arnold appear to be as soft as anything (something that would have totally been against type for him back then), the obligatory fish out of water jokes, and then throw in a maguffin, to act as a plot.But then these films are not made for narrative structure, they are made to entertain, and it does it by the numbers. They meet, he doesn't believe him, something happens everyday that is alien to Julius, they fall in love, go on a road trip, fall out and then make up with an extra happy ending.The two stars are brilliant in the titular role, and tried to repeat the magic six years later, but failed.For a family movie, its a little violent, it's very very eighties, but you will have fun, that's for sure.