It Takes Two (1995)

Director:

Andy Tennant

Writer (WGA):

Deborah Dean Davis (written by)

Release Date:

17 November 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Romance

Tagline:

Two identical strangers. Two different worlds. One perfect match.

Plot:

Amanda Lemmon is a street-wise orphan who's about to be adopted by a family who uses children for their own selfish gain...

Plot Keywords:

Chewing Gum | Mistaken Identity | Wedding | Male Female Relationship | Marriage

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations

Cast

Kirstie Alley	...	Diane Barrows
Steve Guttenberg	...	Roger Callaway
Mary-Kate Olsen	...	Amanda Lemmon / Alyssa Callaway
Ashley Olsen	...	Alyssa Callaway / Amanda Lemmon
Philip Bosco	...	Vincenzo
Jane Sibbett	...	Clarice Kensington
Michelle Grisom	...	Carmen
Desmond Robertson	...	Frankie
Tiny Mills	...	Tiny
Shanelle Henry	...	Patty
Anthony Aiello	...	Anthony
LaTonya Borsay	...	Wanda
Michelle Lonsdale Smith	...	Michelle
Sean Orr	...	Jerry
Elizabeth Walsh	...	Emily

Also Known As:

Me and My Shadow

MPAA:

Rated PG for some mild language.

Runtime:

101 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (DeLuxe)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Finland:S | Iceland:L | South Korea:All | USA:PG (certificate #34200) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Chile:TE | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Philippines:G | Singapore:PG | Spain:T

Filming Locations:

Camp Mini-Yo-We, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Dualstar Productions

Trivia:

Lori Loughlin was offered the role of Diane.

Goofs:

Continuity: At the wedding, when Clarice is running to the front of the church, Amanda (as Alyssa) runs out of the way twice.

Quotes:

Diane Barrows: I can't believe you talked me into this
Alyssa Calloway: You're too tense. Relax
Diane Barrows: Oh, I've got a thousand pounds of wild animal under my butt and she says relax!

Movie Connections:

References "The Twilight Zone" (1959)

Soundtrack:

I Feel Good

A family/kids movie, but made like a real motion picture

I saw this movie back when I was 12; I liked it then, and still wouldn't mind seeing it again. Like all kids' movies, this movie has just a few corny kid moments that older viewers, especially teenagers, wouldn't prefer. But, unlike countless other movies, "The Parent Trap" included, this movie doesn't let all those annoying little things, like "I love you, honey! I love you with all my heart!..." get too far and make the viewer want to put a grim on his face and turn off the TV. They do it by using great acting skills by countless ingenious actors and actresses, and by not having a moment of nothing, but smiles, hugs, and extra-corny laughter get too long.

Also, another advantage this movie has over "The Parents Trap", is that even 'though the main characters are both young girls, and one is an orphan in a group home, they are never portrayed as completely helpless, and in need of adult supervision; throughout the whole movie, all the adventures and gigs the girls think-up and go through they do with the help of no one, but themselves, and constantly help each other when either would get in a tough spot. The reason this is such a big advantage for this film is that in most real life, and most movies we see, all the main action is done and held by adults, and kids are treated as little and somewhat spoiled helpless creatures, who can't take care of themselves. This fact, often unconsciously, bores and sickens the audience, sometimes even bringing feelings of disgust towards kids. But in this movie, this problem is dealt with masterfully. Not only do kids here do things all on their own, but many times the adults, when in the same situation, look up to to them for help and advice. I thought this movie was made with a beautiful plot, truly great acting, very nice camera work, and, very importantly, very good character development: enough time is taken to introduce every important character's life before getting anywhere near the main idea of the movie. I would, personally, give this movie a 10/10, hands down.