The Twin

1984 [FRENCH]

Action / Comedy / Crime

2
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 27% · 23 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 27% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.0/10 10 1527 1.5K

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Plot summary

Matthias Duval is in love, but he can't choose between the two twin sisters Betty and Liz Kerner. To pick up the two sisters, he invents his own twin brother and will play both characters.

Director

Yves Robert Photo
Yves Robert

Top cast

Isabelle Strawa Photo
Isabelle Strawa as Nikki
Jean-Pierre Castaldi Photo
Jean-Pierre Castaldi as Charlie
Pierre Richard Photo
Pierre Richard as Matthias Duval
Henri Labussière Photo
Henri Labussière as Le maire
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1008.06 MB
1192*720
French 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 49 min
Seeds 1
1.83 GB
1776*1072
French 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 49 min
Seeds ...

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Charlot47

Delightful sex farce based on premises that do not stand up to a moment's scrutiny

Delightful sex farce based on premises that do not stand up to a moment's scrutiny. Matrimony, bigamy, and adultery are airily treated as fun, carrying no dreary consequences. Beautiful girls surrender in an evening, and are happy to share their lovers. All enjoyable fantasy.One relationship in the film does have hints of reality, however, which is that of Matthias with his long-suffering and loyal secretary, Evie. As the story unfolds, kisses on the cheek become kisses on the lips and handshakes become hugs. This could be innocent affection, until at the end we learn that her child is Matthias' godson. As well as this ecclesiastical link, can we draw the implication of a biological link?Cronenberg's "Dead Ringers" had identical twins sleeping with the same woman, but that moved into increasingly dark territory and ended very badly. Robert's breezy fairy tale skates over profundities, leaving the hero to enjoy the beds and bank balances of the two princesses.
Reviewed by Dark_Lord_Mark 9 / 10

Funny Comedy Farce. It's What Movies Use to Be Pre-2010's.

Movies like this used to play regularly in the USA. Kids could look at it and enjoy and parents and adults can look at it for the jokes.It's about a con-artist who is pretending to be twins to date twin sisters. It's sexy, fun, hilarious, and sometimes a bit of a farce.It's like a Steve Martin movie to us in the USA. Same type of comedy vibe. It's all made for fun and hilarious situations come up as his lies unravel, but you pull for the main character because you were with him in his journey of lies.Does he find happiness? Maybe.I give it a 9 out of 10. If you want good entertaining comedy and want something easy to follow and fresh to watch, give it a shot.
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