A young intern (Ray Liotta) has been supported through medical school by his twin brother (Tom Hulce), who works as a garbage man. The loving and sensitive brother is "slower" than most because of a childhood accident that damaged his mental capabilities. But when the med intern gets an opportunity to study at Stanford, he must make a decision. Directed by Robert M. Young (EXTREMITIES). Released the same year as the Oscar winning RAIN MAN which also dealt with two brothers, one of whom is mentally challenged, this sleeper got pushed aside. Which is a pity because not only is it a better film but Tom Hulce delivers a wonderful performance that plays just the right notes without condescending or using cliches. The movie could have tipped over into schmaltz but director Young keeps the focus on the tender loving relationship between the two brothers that carries the movie. With Jamie Lee Curtis, Todd Graff and David Strathairn.
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