Synopsis
Identical twins are separated at birth, one becoming a streetwise mechanic, and the other an acclaimed classical concert conductor. Finally meeting in adulthood, they each become mistaken for the other and entangled in each other's world.
Scores
Overall Score
60.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
66.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
62.0%
Review Aggregate
43.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 40% of 20 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnylightheartedromanticaction-packedcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Chan | 1999 | $962,000 | $1,811,000 | (est) |
| Maggie Cheung | 1999 | $592,000 | $1,115,000 | (est) |
| Teddy Robin | 1999 | $446,000 | $840,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score43.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score49.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating3.7
IMDb votes37,423
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $8,359,717 | $15,740,956 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $8,359,717 | $15,740,956 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $4,179,858 | $7,870,478 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $16,165,000 | $30,437,938 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $20,893,000 | $39,340,541 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $2,006,332 | $3,777,829 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $43,244,191 | $81,426,786 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $10,000,000 | $18,829,532 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $4,148,000 (est) | $7,810,490 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $1,730,000 | $3,257,509 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $2,830,000 | $5,328,758 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $2,000,000 | $3,765,906 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $20,708,000 | $38,992,194 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $22,536,191 | $42,434,592 |
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