Double Trouble

Double Trouble

Double Trouble

Perhaps the epitome of 1990s-era cheese, DOUBLE TROUBLE is another vehicle for the twin brothers whose claim to fame was appearing in the Deodato movie THE BARBARIANS. This one sees Peter and David Paul appearing in a contemporary cop thriller in which the brothers are from the different sides of the tracks but still end up teaming up to battle some bad guys. It's a cheese fest for sure, with laughable action scenes and incredibly wooden performances from the two stars; overall it feels like nothing more than a cheap cash-in of the Van Damme flick DOUBLE IMPACT. Old man Roddy McDowall plays the baddie and David Carradine shows up for no good reason; you'll only enjoy this if you have a huge tolerance for cheese.

Limo driver Bob is late picking up Mr. Rosehill, who has a metal briefcase handcuffed to his wrist. Someone wants what is in that briefcase, and more than one person dies for it. A cat burglar is robbing diamond distributors in Los Angeles. One of the detectives called to investigate doesn't look much like a cop. He looks more like he should be robbing the place. In fact ... The other detective looks like a hooker and may actually be a guy in drag. David was the smart one, always praised while his identical twin brother Paul was asked why he couldn't be more like his brother. Paul ended up being a criminal. David does not realize Paul is out of prison. Both of them get to work together on the investigation of the jewel robberies. Paul likes this idea a lot better than David. Paul is the more likable twin. If either of these guys could act, this might have been a pretty good movie. Roddy McDowall is deliciously evil as the main villain--and unlike with Donald Trump, when he fires people, it's really a bad thing. But he's not on enough. One possible incentive--both these guys have mullets and weightlifters' bodies and they do both get to take their shirts off, but not much. But that would be for women or gay guys, and this action movie appears to target macho men and teens. Mostly teens, probably. It's not intelligent enough for adults. That's not to say this wasn't entertaining. The mismatched twins are enjoyable to watch, and if I had liked David that part would have been more fun.

This was a great movie / comedy. I never followed wrestling, or knew of the barbarian brothers, but loved this movie. It was so funny when one of them quotes Darth Vader. Roddy Mcdowell plays such a delicious villain. Greedy and Evil. I can't believe he is gone (dies 6 years after this movie, from lung cancer). This is an entertaining, and a very feel-good movie. And, a family movie, with no vulgarity, or inappropriateness. I wonder what happened to the barbarian brothers? Also, takes place in LA.... nice to try to spot the places. Ten lines of text... they gotta be kidding. There is a verse in the Bible with 2 words.... Jesus wept.

Yes, painfully unfunny except for maybe two chuckles, this twin brother "comedy" limps along from one bad set up to the next and even a cameo from a bored David Carradine can't save it. Ugh, two meat heads who were just bad on screen and looked so bloated from steroids that they were going to burst.

This David and Peter Paul outing lacks a script and a good solid story plot. The movie never takes off and it appears the supporting actors couldn't help fill in the gaps. Even with good talent behind the twins the movie flopped. The twins have made good appearances in their past movies but this just could not get off the ground. It appears that the entire cast couldn't wait until they could get done with the filming of this movie and I couldn't wait until the movie was over. Enough said about this low budgeted project. Hey, David and Peter get some good writers.

I gave this movie a 3 (out of 10) and in retrospect, that may have been a mistake. Though it does have a huge so-bad-its-good factor, I feel guilty about elevating it above it's 2.7 rating and possibly leading anyone astray. Please allow me to plead my case. This movie has it all. Twin behemoth body builder leads (David and Peter Paul), has been stars, really bad acting, guns with limitless ammo, a Trans Am and best of all, two of the most awe inspiring mullets in cinema history. Fantastic dated wardrobe, too, that makes M.C. Hammer look like a conservative Baptist minister... What? Wait a minute, strike that. Check out the mid-riff revealing sweatshirt that David Paul wears essentially through out the entire film. Little did poor David know that in just 8 short years they would have an entirely new name for them, they're called GIRL shirts. How can you not enjoy watching that? The first thing, however, that will catch your eye with this 90's classic is the acting of the Paul Brothers. Not that it's bad, but actually the lack there of. Anyone can act bad, (I.E.) Lou Ferrigno, Vanna White, Al Pacino (recently). Over acting is an instinctual occurrence. But the Paul's do something quite uncommon. They are comfortable just being themselves, albeit big dumb 'roided out gym whores who can't act. I imagine this is the point of their thespian endeavor where they finally got in touch with their inner voices. Unfortunately that voice has the pacing of a old fat bear. It seems as if they are constantly contemplating what awaits them in their trailer at the end of each set up, whether it be food, women or a new set of chrome 120 lb. dumb bells, but certainly none of it seems phony. I actually believe they are going to go back to their dressing rooms to consume protein shakes. I loved this film.

Double Trouble has to be one of the greatest movies ever. The fight scene is the best fight scene of all times, and when David works out he makes the best moaning noises ever.The fight scene has to be the best part of the movie, and I don't feel it was cheesy. Whats not to like about the movie? It has two hot twin brothers in it, although it did need more shirtless scenes. David Paul's raider sweater and mullet is the best part of the movie.What could anyone want more...there's fight scenes, gunfire, a hooker, and diamonds. My friend Jenny wishes that Peter would drop a diamond down her shirt and look for it ;)This movie has hooked me on all the barbarian brothers movies.

sure it has some witty humor. some people seem to compare every movie with Oscar winning films. aesthetic distance....use it. its a great film in my view, but i say so because it is what it is. its not chock full of media hyped stars that line all the tabloids of your grocery store. However, on the level of just a relaxing, funny movie, goofy comedy... it shines through. This is how the majority of barbarian bros movies are. Take it like British comedy. shows like Monty Python are over overlooked for their style of dry humor in the states. however being that it involves you to think a bit, no wonder. This movie however isn't required much thought, but is reminiscent of the three stooges type of comedy. so take it how it is and don't come to the flick with expectations.