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In this "Prince and the Pauper"-inspired tale, two girls who are the spitting image of each other decide to switch places to bring their lonely parents together before adoption separates them forever. Tomboy Amanda resides in a Manhattan orphanage, where she receives lots of attention from social worker Diane Barrows, whom she .. Read more

Starring	Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen
Director	Andrew Tennant
Genres	Comedy, Family, Romance

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- A modern, not very interesting, variation on The Prince and the Pauper, which may keep those who can identify with its twee heroines moderately quiet on a rainy afternoon.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  superb.........
  
  my daughter's loved this dvd. the story is about Amanda who lives in an orphanage, where her only real friend is her social worker and Alyssa who is the ... read more »
  
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  - 08 Mar 2007 at 11:12
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  just for kids
  
  i think this was a typical american kids film very predictable and the acting was really poor but the kids enjoyed it
  
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- - Mike99
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  - Sudbury
  - 10 Jun 2011 at 09:14
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  It Takes Two
  
  Thought that because this was an old Mary Kate and Ashley film, that I wouldn't enjoy it. I have to admit I found it really funny and enjoyable. Kirstie ... read more »
  
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  - Preston
  - 05 Dec 2009 at 19:29
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  It Takes Two
  
  A harmless feel good film with a few too many convenient coincidences and very predictable but nicely whiles away a few hours.
  
  The twin child ... read more »
  
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  - Farnham
  - 22 Oct 2009 at 22:18
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  very good
  
  really good my boyfriend doesent like anything with marykate and ashley in it but he even liked it i would reconnend to any one
  
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- - katelynnat
  - 4 reviews
  - Taunton
  - 30 Sep 2009 at 23:26
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  The Olsens at their best
  
  I loved this film when I was younger, and had to rent it to watch it again. This is definately the best film the Olsens did. I think that the rest of their ... read more »
  
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- - nicandcol
  - 3 reviews
  - Aberdeen
  - 01 Sep 2009 at 22:29
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  It Takes Two
  
  Very dated, purely because the Olsen twins are now grown up, very typical American summer camp based storyline, didn't hold my interest, but my 13 year old ... read more »
  
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- - TheCakeLady
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  - Chatham
  - 15 Jun 2009 at 18:27
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  it takes two
  
  i really loved this film it was very funny interesting and loved the charterters of the girls. it shows how talented this little actress is very moving i could ... read more »
  
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- - naughtymooma
  - 25 reviews
  - Wigan
  - 08 May 2009 at 12:43
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  Another great twins story
  
  This is the best Olsen twins films, here they're old enough to play well and the story line is also very good, unlike their later films. The plot is about ... read more »
  
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- - Jenya
  - 15 reviews
  - London
  - 05 May 2009 at 17:56
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  It takes two
  
  It's really fun, I like the movie. It made me laugh
  
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- - Loan
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  - Milton Keynes
  - 12 Mar 2009 at 21:48
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  it takes two
  
  brilliant film, very funny, enjoyable, would watch again
  
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  - Faringdon
  - 15 Nov 2008 at 13:28
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  superb.........
  
  my daughter's loved this dvd. the story is about Amanda who lives in an orphanage, where her only real friend is her social worker and Alyssa who is the ... read more »
  
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  - williamsgwynfa
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  - gwaenysgor
  - 08 Mar 2007 at 11:12
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  morwennawilliams in gwaenysgor
  
  IT TAKE'S TWO IS ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES I HAVE EVER SEEN . IT IS ABOUT TO GIRL'S WHO LOOK THE SAME AND MEET IN THE WOOD'S . ONE OF THEM HAS A DAD ... read more »
  
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  - gwaenysgor , north wales
  - 29 Oct 2005 at 15:35
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  Great, Great, Great!
  
  I really enjoyed this earlier film starring the Olsen twins. Kirstie Alley is brilliant. Two identical little girls meet by chance. They swap roles in order to ... read more »
  
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  - Wigan
  - 14 Dec 2004 at 12:57
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  Big success. It seems ...
  
  Big success. It seems as if this is quite an early MK and A film, when they "just" had parts instead of controlling the whole thing. As a result (?), ... read more »
  
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  - 02 Oct 2004 at 17:05
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  great for the kids
  
  if you want a film to put on and sit and watch with the family this is it so dont hesitate go on and rent it
  
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- - bolan77
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  - Wisbech
  - 20 Apr 2008 at 15:26
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  A Must-See for Olsen fans
  
  This film Olsen twins at their best as two identical strangers who try their hand at match-making. This is a great family comedy, with fun scenes at camp too. ... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 07 Jan 2005 at 13:54
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  excellent
  
  kids loved this film
  
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  - england
  - 15 Nov 2005 at 22:38
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  NICE
  
  i like this film bcos the olsen twins are extremely cute and its quite funny but it is the general dads marrying another women, we hav to stop him!! its like ... read more »
  
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  - england
  - 14 Jan 2006 at 23:04
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  Good
  
  Nice film. I love seeing the Olsen twins films.
  
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  - 22 Feb 2006 at 11:13
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  'It Takes Two'
  
  Olsen Twin movie thats is enjoyable and fun for all the family.
  
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