In the nineties, a new trend appeared in cinema - films with twin actors. On the screen, the twins seemed cute and funny. Viewers immediately perceived them as interesting characters from whom you can laugh well and learn from their mistakes. The twins were always as one, their friendship served as an example for many children.
Although, it should be said that already in two thousandth paintings on the theme of twins can not be found, not counting the rare exceptions. The drama Legend (2015) is a prime example.
Famous Twin Actors
There are a lot of films in the cinema, in the cast of which there are twins. Here are just the most famous twins of world cinema:
- James and Oliver Phelps. They became known from the Harry Potter films, where the brothers played George and Fred Weasley - red-haired jolly people who did not lose heart even in the darkest times for the wizarding world.
- Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. This tandem requires no introduction, because many of you grew up on comedies with these two cute girls. The Olsen sisters showed themselves on the screens almost from infancy and became idols of millions of children.
- Christian and Joseph Cousins. The brothers became known for their role in the comedy film "Nannies", where they played two boys who scoffed at their teachers in every possible way.
The list of twins in the cinema can be continued, but the rest of the tandems showed themselves poorly in large-scale film adaptations or became actors in one film that they watched and put on the shelf once or twice, and there were no new film projects with them.
Sisters olsen
The tandem of these two twin actresses should be given special attention, because it is the Olsen sisters who are considered the most famous cinema twins who have played in several very popular comedy films. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen had a huge impact on the popularization of paintings with the twins, and became the idols of millions.
Sisters were born in June 1986, and began acting in films the following year, receiving roles in the TV series Full House. The first big roles of the sister were in 1995 - in the film "Two: Me and My Shadow", about which a little later.
Cult twins movies
Despite the short-lived fashion for films of a similar direction, cinema presented to the viewer at least three demonstration films with twins. These include the following pictures.
Nannies (1994 film) - You haven’t seen such nannies yet
If we talk about films with twins, then you can not help but pay special attention to comedy, which has become a cult for more than one generation. "Nannies" was released in 1994, when the trend of twin films had already gained popularity.
The plot of the picture tells immediately about two tandems of the twins: Christian and Joseph Cousins, as well as the hefty Peter and David Paul. The Paul brothers played two nanny educators, quite strange, with little understanding in raising children, but, in view of their physique, capable of protecting the boys from any threat. The Cousins brothers played two guys who just let them mock the teachers.
According to the plot, a large businessman named Frank crosses the road to criminal authority, and he, in turn, threatens the businessman’s family. Frank was even attempted. By coincidence, the Falcone brothers were in place and rescued Frank. He, amazed at the brothers' abilities, hires them for big money as bodyguards of his twin sons.
Peter and David agree, but soon begin to regret their action. The twins turn out to be real little devils, and in every possible way mock huge instructors. But over time, the relationship between the characters began to improve. At an unexpected moment, criminals attack the mansion and kidnap the boys. The Falcone brothers create a team to free the twins.
"Nannies" - a 1994 film that combined several genres at once - there was also an action movie with notes of a criminal thriller, and the comedy beloved by everyone, could not do without light melodrama. Thus, the creators of Nannies satisfied the appetites of both children and adults, after which the picture became family.
The film with the twin brothers has gained immense popularity not only in the United States, but around the world. A huge number of fans gathered in the CIS countries. Now the comedy "Nannies" is shown on television at least once a year, and families still continue to review the twins' adventures.
The iconic star twins debut
Olsen twins made their debut on the big screen in 1995 with the movie Two: Me and My Shadow, where they, like the heroes of the previous film, are far from being as sweet as they seem.
In the story, the twins in the movie, although they look like two drops of water, are not sisters, but they meet by accident. Friendship immediately struck up between the heroines, which is not surprising. And they suddenly decided to change the lives of their loved ones.
One of the heroines, Amanda, lost her parents, and her guardian Diana, a good, young woman, who is in search of an ideal husband, raised her. But Alice has a father, although she recently lost her mother. Alice's father - Roger, a very rich man, intelligent and well-mannered, is going to marry the beauty Clarissa, who does not like the girl at all.
The devils planned to bring their guardian and father together - this would suit each side, except for Clarissa, who needed only money from Roger, although he himself did not understand that.
Alice and Amanda swap places and begin an operation to bring Diana and Roger closer together, as well as to eliminate Clarissa.
“Two: Me and My Shadow” is again not just a comedy, but also a melodrama, which made it possible to gather a large audience near the screen. As with Nannies, the film about the adventures of the Olsen sisters has become a treasure for children from all over the world. The painting taught true friendship between children and, of course, many followed the example of the heroines of the Olsen sisters.
After the critics and viewers successfully received the comedy “Two: Me and My Shadow”, the Olsen sisters gained immense popularity and continued to act together in fairly successful projects, and later became producers.
The latest ups of the Olsen sisters
In 2001, the Olson sisters were already well-known figures in the world of cinema and, of course, the favorites of millions of children around the world. The movie “Two: Me and My Shadow” brought them popularity. It was mentioned a little higher.
As for their more adult project - "Sunny Holidays", which is aimed not at children, but at a teenage audience, it was not so well received by critics or fans - received average ratings. But whatever you say, the Olsen sisters were again able to show the audience a good acting game, played a good comedy and taught, again, the basics of friendship.
“Sunny holidays”, according to tradition, tell of two twin sisters who decided to relax together on a tropical island. The holidays have come, and they have a whole summer ahead to come off so that the memories of this time come to them for the rest of their lives.
The girls are waiting for the scorching sun, a sea of entertainment and a bunch of beautiful young guys who will fight for the attention of beautiful twins.
Of course, you can’t do without problems during the holidays. The sisters, of course, will have rivals who wish to fight for the attention of the guys, and in every way try to spoil the pretty girls on vacation. That's just the heroines of the Olsen sisters together are able to turn entire mountains, what can we say about a couple of arrogant girls who want to disrupt their plans.
Noteworthy Twins Movies
Having considered the most revealing movies with the twins in the lead role, one cannot ignore the following pictures, which are fully devoted to this topic.
“Such Different Twins” (2011)
A comedy where the main roles are played by the famous actor Adam Sandler. The film "Such Different Twins" tells the story of a brother and his somewhat crazy sister, spoiling his life. It should be noted that the picture is “for everybody” and for Sandler's fans, because many viewers and critics noted it as a failure.
The Dragon Twins (1991)
Watching movies with the twins, one can’t help but recall the action movie with Jackie Chan in the title role, in which a martial artist meets by chance a famous musician. Two so different people find themselves on the same face, and then their tandem launches a series of amazing adventures.
Double Strike (1991)
The action movie starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, where long separated brothers find each other and decide to avenge the death of their parents. As in the case of the painting “Dragon Twins”, here the viewer will also see furious fights, a lot of effects and wonders of Van Damme's flexibility.