New York Minute
New York Minute

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New York Minute

2004
Movie
91 min
English

Top student Jane Ryan heads to Manhattan for a college-scholarship competition. Her rebellious twin Roxy Ryan goes along to crash a video shoot. But anything can happen - and does - in a romp involving a pursuing truant officer, a smuggler, hunkalicious guys and the girls' realization that when the chips are down, a sister can be the best friend of all.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes5%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users47%
Director: Dennie GordonGenres: Comedy, Adventure, Family

Plot Summary

Two identical twins, Jane and Roxanne Ryan, embark on a wild adventure through New York City on a single fateful day. Jane is trying to make it to an important interview for a scholarship, while Roxy is attempting to get backstage at a music video shoot. Their paths collide and diverge as they encounter a variety of eccentric characters and misadventures, including a dangerous dog-napper and a VIP pass to a concert.

Critical Reception

New York Minute was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. The film was widely criticized for its predictable plot, weak humor, and reliance on the Olsen twins' star power without much substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a tired and uninspired plot.

  • The humor is largely absent or falls flat.

  • The Olsen twins deliver a performance that is a pale imitation of their earlier work.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some enjoyed the lighthearted nature and the presence of the Olsen twins, many found the movie to be bland, unfunny, and a waste of time. Common complaints include a lack of originality and weak storytelling.

Fun Fact

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen starred in and executive produced the film, marking one of their last major joint film projects before they began to pursue individual interests.

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