The Man with Two Brains

Name: The Man with Two Brains
Director: Carl Reiner
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1983-01-01
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner, David Warner, Paul Benedict, Richard Brestoff

1983Dir. Carl Reiner1h 33m

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Runtime1h 33m

Released1983

Budget$10.1M

Box office$10M

DirectorCarl Reiner

About This Movie

The Man with Two Brains is a curious blend of comedy and sci-fi, directed by Carl Reiner, who really captures that unique absurdity of the early '80s. The pacing is, at times, erratic, but that's part of its charm. Steve Martin delivers a wonderfully eccentric performance as Dr. Hfuhruhurr, navigating a bizarre love triangle with a femme fatale and, yes, a talking brain. The practical effects are worth noting; they really add to the film's offbeat atmosphere. It's all about love, obsession, and what makes us human—or, in this case, not so human. You can’t help but chuckle at its sheer ridiculousness. Definitely a film that stands out in the genre, and not just for its wacky premise.

Unique mix of comedy and science fictionSteve Martin's eccentric performance shinesNoteworthy practical effects enhance the absurdity