Two Much (1995)

A struggling artist (Antonio Banderas) operating an art gallery that's losing money finds himself in a relationship with a wealthy, divorced heiress (Melanie Griffith). She wants to get married, he doesn't but he falls immediately for her sister (Daryl Hannah). To court both women, he invents a twin brother and divides his time between the two sisters. Loosely based on the novel by Donald E. Westlake (THE GRIFTERS) which had previously been made in France in 1984 and co-written and directed by Fernando Trueba. A critical and box office flop when released, I found the film pleasantly amusing. The film's main problem is that Banderas is miscast. He has no talent for farce and that's what the film is, a screwball comedy and Banderas tries but he's leaden. Fortunately, his two leading ladies are able to get by on charm and three supporting actors are able to pick up the comedy ball and run with it. Joan Cusack as his put upon secretary, Eli Wallach as his semi-senile father and Vincent Schiavelli as a haughty waiter. With Danny Aiello, Austin Pendleton and Phil Leeds.