classic of David Cronenberg, Gemini: Morbid Similarity won several awards and is known to this day as an outstanding example of body horror thriller (body terror), which has received acclaim since its release in 1988. 35 years later, the Amazon Prime Video launches a remake in series form, Twins: Morbid Similarity (Dead Ringers), which remain faithful to the original plot, updating to more current and representative issues.
Starring Rachel Weisz how Beverly and Elliot Mantle, Twins: Morbid Similarity maintain the dark atmosphere of the original work, changing the central discussion of the plot to more current issues, but very similar to the initial idea. The gynecologist sisters work in a clinic, constantly struggling with the precarious methods of intimate care for women, with pregnancy and childbirth complications.
Weisz does a great acting job of presenting the different profiles of each of the sisters. Identical twins, they differ greatly in behavior and conflict with the distinct personalities that emerge at crucial moments. While Beverly is more introverted and treats everything with impressive seriousness - while maintaining enormous empathy -, Elliot is extroverted and hungry, literally and sexually, not afraid to say what he thinks and always running after his desires without even thinking about giving up. .
Revolving around a female version that invests in not just changing a protagonist to a female protagonist, but dealing with subjects that need to be presented on screen, the adaptation proves to be interesting and necessary, bringing the same impressive feeling as Cronenberg's feature, but with a more relevant and current content, which compensates for the increased screen time. The miniseries also shows respect for the original work, paying homage to striking elements such as the well-known distorted angles and the red palette in specific moments of behavior. Both the script team and the art production show a remarkable job in using a famous and impressive plot without losing the originality of a story.
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In an intimate way, Twins: Morbid Similarity spends its episodes with a limited number of characters, with the cast being used only as support for the big focus, which revolves around the protagonist and her dual role. The duo's toxic codependency is present at all times, always represented in the nuances of behaviors or situations that border on embarrassing others. The atmosphere of tension revolves around the narrative, always maintaining the evident feeling that something bigger is coming. However, even with the focus and incredible performance of Weisz, there are other highlights, such as Britne Oldford, which brings refreshment to the screen as Genevieve, a love interest who plays an important role in the plot. Making a necessary counterpoint, Jennifer Ehle rocks like Rebecca, an eccentric billionaire who cares only about the project she's investing in and becomes a key antagonist in her capitalist antipathy.
Twins: Morbid Similarity is a quality work, guided by a remarkable performance in the midst of a well-sustained plot, which knows how to maintain suspense while presenting relevant subjects and impresses with its shocking ending.
Dead Ringers premieres on April 21, with six episodes, on Amazon Prime Video.
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