Other Me, The

• USA • 2000 • 90m •

• Directed by: Manny Coto. • Starring: Andrew Lawrence, Mark L. Taylor, Lori Hallier, Alison Pill, Brenden Jefferson, Joe Grifasi, Scott McCord, Tyler Hynes, Sarah Gadon, Robert Buck, Andrea Garnett, Colm Magner, Paul A. MacFarlane. • Music by: Mark Mothersbaugh.

Will Browning is a slacker student who needs a good grade in science, or he has to go to a military camp for the summer. Attempting to get a good grade by ordering a product called "Ocean Pets" for his project. Accidently, some clone formula leaked into his package. When stirring the ocean pet (and clone) mixture with a comb, he accidently creates a clone of himself. He sends the clone to school, because the clone is a lot smarter than him. Everyone likes the clone better than Will...

Review:

I relaxed in front of the TV tonight, and started to watch "The Other Me", The idea of having an identical duplicate of the main character, that they only know about has been around since Disney first made "The Parent Trap". Since then the formulae has been used so many times I have lost count, and few have been any good. For once though it works, this film is fun, amusing, well acted, and well worth watching.

The crooks as always in Disney films are inept, but I would imagine are used that way as to not frighten the younger audience. The lead role, played by Andrew Lawrence shows he has real talent from the way he portrays the two different characters. There is no doubt that he makes the film work, and the supporting cast, do an amicable job. Well worth seeing if you get the chance especially as a family.

Review by kevin_gilson@hotmail.com from the Internet Movie Database.

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