Two Much Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A desperate art dealer juggles dating two sisters by pretending to be twins, leading to an extremely awkward family Thanksgiving where everyone is allergic to shellfish, except for the mobster ex-boyfriend.

🍿 Two Much: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Introduction: Art Dodge and His Art Gallery

Art Dodge runs a struggling art gallery in Miami, resorting to insurance scams to stay afloat. He targets wealthy widows by claiming their deceased husbands had purchased artwork. His life takes a turn when he encounters Betty Kerner, a vivacious but emotionally volatile woman.

Love Triangle Emerges

Art and Betty quickly become engaged, but Art finds himself increasingly drawn to Betty’s intelligent and sophisticated sister, Liz. Torn between the two sisters, Art concocts a bizarre scheme to pursue both women simultaneously. He invents a twin brother named Bart.

The Bart Dodge Persona

As Bart, Art woos Liz, playing up a sensitive and intellectual persona in contrast to his more brash approach as Art. The charade becomes increasingly complicated as both sisters fall for Art/Bart, and Betty’s ex-husband, Gene, a jealous mobster, becomes suspicious.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Art Dodge (Antonio Banderas): A young gallerist who cons people and invents a twin brother to date two sisters simultaneously.
• Betty Kerner (Melanie Griffith): A wealthy divorcée with a volatile personality, engaged to Art and ex-wife of Gene.
• Liz Kerner (Daryl Hannah): Betty’s intelligent and sensible sister, who becomes the object of Art’s affection under the guise of his twin brother.
• Gene (Danny Aiello): Betty’s jealous and persistent ex-husband, a mobster who wants her back.
• Gloria (Joan Cusack): Art’s sarcastic and witty art gallery assistant who is aware of his schemes.
• Sheldon (Eli Wallach): Art’s forgetful father who eventually believes Art has a twin brother.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Art Dodge: “For me there is only Rimbaud.” – Art tries to impress Liz with a reference to the poet Rimbaud.
• Betty Kerner: “Well, it’s obvious. He’s the original. I mean, Seagal and Van Damme are just cheap imitations.” – Betty jokingly misunderstands Art’s reference, comparing Rimbaud to action stars.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $24,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $1,141,556
• Worldwide Gross: $1,141,556

💥 Two Much Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I went into this movie expecting a lighthearted comedy, and it definitely delivered on that front. The whole twin brother plot was ridiculous, but Banderas’ performance was hilarious! There’s a scene where he’s running between the two sisters’ rooms that had me laughing so hard I cried. The movie does feel a little dated, but it was a fun, silly watch. It’s not going to win any awards, but sometimes you just need a good laugh, and Two Much gave me that.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of romantic comedies”
  • “Viewers who enjoy movies with Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith”
  • “Those interested in lighthearted, screwball humor”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Suggestive themes”
  • “Brief nudity”
  • “Mature themes”

Professional Reviews

• Variety: “Two Much offers some mild amusement, but the humor is often broad and predictable. Antonio Banderas tries his best with the dual role, but the script doesn’t give him much to work with. A lightweight comedy that doesn’t quite hit the mark.
• The New York Times: “The film features a talented cast, but the material feels stale. Banderas is charming, and Cusack is hilarious, but overall the film lacks the sharp wit needed for a successful screwball comedy. Worth a watch if you’re a fan of the actors, but not a must-see.

Audience Reactions

Joan Cusack’s comedic timing was the highlight of the film.: The supporting cast, especially Joan Cusack, elevated the movie.

Banderas’ energy and charm made the far-fetched plot enjoyable.: Antonio Banderas’ performance as the twins was entertaining and engaging.

Overall Consensus: Two Much is a lighthearted, if somewhat predictable, screwball comedy that benefits from a strong cast, particularly Joan Cusack. It’s a fun, easy watch, but don’t expect anything groundbreaking.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith fell in love during the filming of this movie and married a year later.”
• “The film is based on a novel by Donald E. Westlake, known for his comedic crime fiction.”
• “Director Fernando Trueba, known for his Oscar-winning film ‘Belle Epoque,’ aimed to capture the essence of classic 1950s comedies with this film.”

🖥️ How to Watch Two Much?

Currently, “Two Much” is available to rent or purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Check your local listings for cable on-demand options as well. Availability may vary by region.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Two Much, you might like these similar films:

• Some Like It Hot (1959): Classic screwball comedy involving mistaken identities and romantic entanglements.
• Boeing Boeing (1965): Features a similar plot of a man juggling multiple relationships with comedic results.
• There’s Something About Mary (1998): Modern romantic comedy with farcical elements and over-the-top humor.

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🎧 Soundtrack

Two Much features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Caribe” – performed by Michel Camilo
• “Para Ti” – performed by Michel Camilo

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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