In a world where Adam Sandler can make a movie like Jack & Jill and still be one of America's many sweethearts, it's a shame that actual twin performers David and Peter Paul never took off like they deserved to. This is far from a perfect film but it's miles above and ahead of numerous modern-day "comedies" that think being vulgar and insulting is a substitute for actually endearing characters and clever gags.
The Barbarian Brothers really deserve more credit as a comedy duo than they get. They have one tone but consistently nail it throughout their films. Claudia Christian--burdened with some of the worst jokes in the history of television on Babylon-5--gets to be genuinely funny and showcase her strengths as a comedic actor here. There is a scene late in the film, where the Barbarian Brothers and Claudia Christian are packed into the cab of a semi and chanting over a chickenbone, that is as funny as anything I've seen in modern comedy vehicles for stars like Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler. Honestly an underappreciated gem.
The Barbarian Brothers really deserve more credit as a comedy duo than they get. They have one tone but consistently nail it throughout their films. Claudia Christian--burdened with some of the worst jokes in the history of television on Babylon-5--gets to be genuinely funny and showcase her strengths as a comedic actor here. There is a scene late in the film, where the Barbarian Brothers and Claudia Christian are packed into the cab of a semi and chanting over a chickenbone, that is as funny as anything I've seen in modern comedy vehicles for stars like Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler. Honestly an underappreciated gem.