Two of a Kind
Nolie has just turned 21 but is retarded and acts more like 8. While claiming that she only wants to help him, his "smother" actually likes things that way. One day Nolie visits his beloved grandfather in a rest home and is horrified at how the old man has deteriorated, vegetating in his wheelchair. He realizes that this is partly due to the medication the nurses are giving him. Nolie decides that he must rehabilitate Grandpa himself, since no one else cares. Furthermore, he and Grandpa must keep their project a secret. It's a job for a man, and time for Nolie to become one.
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Plot Summary
In this musical romantic comedy, two down-on-their-luck individuals, Zack and Debbie, are desperate for cash and get involved in a series of escalating schemes to rob a local bank. Their attempts are hampered by their own ineptitude and the interference of a quirky gang of retired, yet surprisingly capable, old folks who have taken up residence in the bank. As their capers become more outlandish, Zack and Debbie find themselves falling for each other amidst the chaos and larceny.
Critical Reception
Two of a Kind was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. It is widely considered one of the worst films of 1982 and is often cited for its nonsensical plot, poor performances, and ill-conceived musical numbers.
What Reviewers Say
- Critically panned for its nonsensical plot and weak execution.
- The musical numbers were widely seen as forced and out of place.
- Performances were criticized as being over-the-top and unconvincing.
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Fun Fact
Despite the film's critical and commercial failure, it reunited John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John after their massive success with the musical Grease (1978).
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