Stuck On You (2003)
Let’s get the obvious out of the way: conjoined twins are always identical. Stuck on You is a fictional movie, not a documentary. So, relax and enjoy it. It’s very funny, it’s as real as it can be, and it’s not offensive. Greg Kinnear and Matt Damon work as short-order cooks in a hamburger joint, and when a snobby customer insults one of their other, mentally handicapped, workers (“Keep the freaks in the back”) he gets thrown out of the restaurant. The Farrelly brothers don’t exploit people with physical or mental handicaps, as anyone who’s seen Shallow Hal knows. This movie doesn’t make fun of conjoined twins. It’s a simple story about two brothers who love each other but also want to live their own lives.
Greg is the outgoing brother, and Matt is the shy brother. When Greg performs onstage, Matt dresses in black and hides from the tight spotlight. While Greg hits on girls at the bar, Matt prefers the safety of an online relationship. The way they’re able to make their lives work and keep up a positive attitude is truly remarkable, and they have such a sweet, brotherly chemistry together. Sometimes they get in little spats, but they don’t last long because, quite frankly, they can’t. “Don’t walk away from me!” is a laugh line, but it’s also true. When you’re stuck (physically or not) with someone, you’ve got to forgive them and rely on love overpowering everything.
As hilarious and entertaining as the movie would be if the brothers stayed in New England, the plot moves them to California, as Greg decides to pursue his love of acting in Hollywood. As you can imagine, he gets tons of doors slammed in his face. Matt has his own challenge in LA as well: his online friend, Wen Yann Shih, lives there, so as soon as he gets up the courage, he can meet her face to face. Eva Mendes is one of their new neighbors, and she’s as cute as a button in this movie. Cher also has a supporting role, and she gets to play a caricature of herself.
I know the preview looks silly, and I know the basic premise is medically incorrect. But it’s very funny and teaches some sweet lessons. Life is what you make it, and love (not just romantic) conquers all. You’ll get to hear Greg Kinnear bust out a hilarious, jazzy version of “Summertime” alongside Meryl Streep, who also enjoys a funny cameo. And you’ll never be able to talk about Meryl Streep without calling her “Meryl Streel” again. Trust me. It’s been over ten years, and I haven’t been able to stop.
More Meryl Streep movies here!
Greg is the outgoing brother, and Matt is the shy brother. When Greg performs onstage, Matt dresses in black and hides from the tight spotlight. While Greg hits on girls at the bar, Matt prefers the safety of an online relationship. The way they’re able to make their lives work and keep up a positive attitude is truly remarkable, and they have such a sweet, brotherly chemistry together. Sometimes they get in little spats, but they don’t last long because, quite frankly, they can’t. “Don’t walk away from me!” is a laugh line, but it’s also true. When you’re stuck (physically or not) with someone, you’ve got to forgive them and rely on love overpowering everything.
As hilarious and entertaining as the movie would be if the brothers stayed in New England, the plot moves them to California, as Greg decides to pursue his love of acting in Hollywood. As you can imagine, he gets tons of doors slammed in his face. Matt has his own challenge in LA as well: his online friend, Wen Yann Shih, lives there, so as soon as he gets up the courage, he can meet her face to face. Eva Mendes is one of their new neighbors, and she’s as cute as a button in this movie. Cher also has a supporting role, and she gets to play a caricature of herself.
I know the preview looks silly, and I know the basic premise is medically incorrect. But it’s very funny and teaches some sweet lessons. Life is what you make it, and love (not just romantic) conquers all. You’ll get to hear Greg Kinnear bust out a hilarious, jazzy version of “Summertime” alongside Meryl Streep, who also enjoys a funny cameo. And you’ll never be able to talk about Meryl Streep without calling her “Meryl Streel” again. Trust me. It’s been over ten years, and I haven’t been able to stop.
More Meryl Streep movies here!