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    Unique ID Code: 0000049603
    Added by: DVD Reviewer
    Added on: 1/6/2003 11:11
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    Twin Falls Idaho (US)

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    A Most Unusual Love Story
    Certificate: R
    Running Time: 110 mins
    Retail Price: $27.95
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    Synopsis:
    Meet Francis and Blake Falls, identical twin brothers who share a special bond. They finish each other`s sentences, they take care of each other, and they share each other`s feelings. They also share one body. Born conjoined at their sides, these "Siamese" twins seclude themselves from a society horrified by their unique appearance. But the brothers` co-existence is threatened when a beautiful young woman (former model Michele Hicks) enters their lives, challenging them to re-examine their physical and emotional co-dependence.

    Written by, directed by and starring real-life twins Michael and Mark Polish, Twin Falls Idaho is coloured with striking performances by the entire cast, including co-stars Lesley Ann Warren, Patrick Bauchau, Garrett Morris and William Katt. "Eerily effective, richly perverse…Twin Falls Idaho has style, gravity and originality to spare." - Janet Maslin, The New York Times.

    Special Features:
    Talent Files
    Bonus Theatrical Trailers
    Polish Brothers Audio Commentary
    Production Notes

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital 5.1 English
    Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 English

    Subtitle Tracks:
    French
    English
    Spanish
    CC: English

    Directed By:
    Michael Polish

    Written By:


    Starring:
    Patrick Bauchau
    Jon Gries
    Michele Hicks
    Michael Polish
    Mark Polish

    Soundtrack By:
    Richard A. Whiting
    Joseph M. LcCalle
    Walter Bullock
    Marc Anthony Thompson
    Michael Polish
    Mark Polish
    Stuart Matthewman
    Jon Gries

    Director of Photography:
    M. David Mullen

    Editor:
    Leo Trombetta

    Costume Designer:
    Bic Owen

    Production Designer:
    Warren Alan Young

    Producer:
    Steven J. Wolfe
    Paul Torok
    Rena Ronson
    Marshall Persinger
    Olivia Nagel
    Julie Lynn
    Jon Gries
    David Cohn

    Executive Producer:
    Joyce Schweickert

    Distributor:
    Sony Pictures

    Your Opinions and Comments

    7 / 10
    How would you feel waking up next to the same person every morning? How would you feel having this person next to you when you eat, walk, sleep, go to the bathroom, have sex?
    This is the story of twins. Siamese twins.
    The human mind would normally categorize them as freaks, but the movie shows just how human they really are.
    With some very powerful scenes and unbelievable situations, the 3 leads really shine.
    The video transfer is ok. The transfer lacks some sharpness, but there are no compression signs to be seen.
    The DD 5.1 soundtrack is good. The surrounds are rarely used, but this is adequate for this kind of a movie.
    The menus are still and silent.
    The extras include a commentary by the director and his brother, who both star in the movie.
    Bottom line - a well thought of and unusual story. Try it - you`d probably like it.
    posted by Zvi Josef on 2/6/2003 02:54