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Plot Line of "It Takes Two"

"It Takes Two" is a 1995 movie about when two young girls, who happen to look identical, meet unexpectedly. One of the girls, Amanda (played by Mary-Kate Olsen), is an orphan who is spending time in a camp and is about to be adopted by a family who she doesn't like. Amanda actually wants her case worker, Diane, to adopt her instead. The other girl, Alyssa Callaway (played by Ashley Olsen), is a rich girl who arrived home from winning a trophy for her piano playing only to find that her father, Roger, is about to marry a woman, Clarice, who just wants his money and who absolutely hates kids. The two girls plan a scheme to switch places for a little while and try to unite Diane and Roger. When Clarice starts to find out about the relationship that is forming between Diane and Roger, she moves the wedding date up. The girls must then take quick action. Finally, at the wedding of Roger and Clarice, Roger decides that he can't marry Clarice because he really loves Diane. Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Fuller Olsen (born June 13, 1986) are twin American actresses who have appeared in television and films since the age of 3 months. ... Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Fuller Olsen (born June 13, 1986) are twin American actresses who have appeared in television and films since the age of 3 months. ...

Tagline for "It Takes Two"

"Two identical strangers. Two different worlds. One perfect match."

Major Cast of "It Takes Two"

Mary-Kate Olsen as Amanda Lemmon/Alyssa Callaway

Ashley Olsen as Alyssa Callaway/Amanda Lemmon

Steve Guttenberg as Roger Callaway

Kirstie Alley as Diane Barrows

Philip Bosco as Vincenzo

Jane Sibbett as Clarice Kensington

Michelle Grimsom as Carmen

Desmond Robertson as Frankie

Tiny Mills as Tiny

Shanelle Henry as Patty

Anthony Aiello as Anthony

LaTonya Borsay as Wanda

Michelle Lonsdale-Smith as Michelle

Sean Orr as Jerry

Elizabeth Walsh as Emily

Directed by Andy Tennant

Goofs of "It Takes Two"

Alyssa's hair continuously moves in front of and behind her ear throughout the scene when Alyssa and Amanda meet in the woods.

Mary-Kate Olsen plays Ashley Olsen's part in the "Hail Betty, queen of the scrap heap" scene.

When Roger Callaway bangs his head on a tree during a horse ride with Diane, the scrape is seen on the right side, but he actually hit his head on the left side.

When Clarice is running to the front of the church at the wedding, Amanda (as Alyssa) is seen running out of the way twice.

Awards and Nominations for "It Takes Two"

Won-Nickelodeon Blimp Award for Favorite Movie Actress (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen)

Nominated- Nickelodeon Blimp award for Favorite Movie Actress (Kirstie Alley)

Nominated- Young Artist Award for Best Performance by an Actress Under Ten (Ashley Olsen)

Nominated- Young Artist Award for Best Performance by an Actress Under Ten (Mary-Kate Olsen)

Character Bios

Amanda Lemmon is an orphan girl who is pretty much a tomboy. She loves to play baseball and is just as good at it as any boy. She wants to be adopted by her caretaker, Diane, but the government won't allow it because Diane doesn't make enough money. Amanda switches lives with Alyssa Callaway and she realizes that she likes having a dad. She had to go to an engagement party for Roger and Clarice because they thought she was Alyssa.

Alyssa Callaway is a rich girl and the daughter of Roger Callaway, the owner of the camp for the orphans. Alyssa is a very proper young lady. She won a trophy for playing the piano. Alyssa doesn't want her father to marry the wrong woman, Clarice Kensington, instead she wants her father to marry Diane. Alyssa switches places with Amanda and has to attend the orphan camp, Camp Callaway, that's owned by her father because Diane didn't think that she could be anybody except Amanda.

Roger Callaway is a very wealthy man. He owns Camp Callaway and is residing in a vacation house across the lake from the camp. He spoils his daughter and tries hard to make her happy. He realizes that he doesn't love Clarice when he falls for the girls' plan and meets Diane. He tells Clarice that he can't marry her when they are at the alter.

Diane Barrows takes care of the orphans. She especially loves Amanda and wants to adopt her. She gets mad when she finds out that another crazy family is able to adopt her. She wants to find love and when she meets Roger she knows that he is "the one." She finally gets her man at the end of the movie when she shows up at the wedding.

Clarice Kensington is a goldigger. She only wants to marry Roger for his money. She is really rude to people, especially Vincenzo. She is two faced between Alyssa and Roger. When she is around Roger and Alyssa together she is really nice to both of them. When she is around Alyssa alone she is really mean to her.

Soundtrack Listing for "It Takes Two"

"I Feel Good" performed by James Brown

"Cantaloop" performed by US3

"It Takes Two" performed by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston

"It Takes Two" Movie Reviews

Anyone the age of Amanda and Alyssa will be able to figure out instantly that after the two girls cross paths, have fun and adventure exchanging lives, that they're going to play cupid. -Kevin Thomas (Los Angeles Times)

Luckily, they're quite engaging: Kirstie Alley continues to be the robust girl next door with the big smile, Steve Guttenberg is likable in the Donald O'Connor role, and the Olsen twins, from TV's "Full House," play the two look-alikes - which is a relief, since it's always such a distraction when one actor plays a dual role and you have to spend the whole movie trying to spot the trick photography. -Roger Ebert

It Takes Two doesn't miss any predictable moments. I haven't seen a camp movie yet without a food fight, and this one didn't let me down. But us adults need to remember that children often like predictable movies, probably because they haven't sat through as many films as we have, and they can sense a happy ending. With only a couple of bad words and a bit of child intimidation from the bad guys, this movie will deliver some entertaining moments to your children. -Parent Previews

Film Details for "It Takes Two"

Year- 1995

Production Company- Warner Bros.

Genre- Comedy/ Family/ Romance

MPAA- Rated PG for some mild language

Runtime- 101 minutes

Country- USA

Language- English

Color- Color (DeLuxe)

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