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  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Argot Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Argot Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m

Summary Winner of the Cadillac People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival 2009 ‘The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls’ tells the story of the world’s only comedic, singing, yodeling lesbian twin sisters, Lynda and Jools Topp, whose political activism and unique brand of entertainment has helped change New Zealand’s social lands...

Directed By: Leanne Pooley

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Argot Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Argot Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m

The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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Summary Winner of the Cadillac People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival 2009 ‘The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls’ tells the story of the world’s only comedic, singing, yodeling lesbian twin sisters, Lynda and Jools Topp, whose political activism and unique brand of entertainment has helped change New Zealand’s social lands...

Directed By: Leanne Pooley

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
62
64% Positive
7 Reviews
27% Mixed
3 Reviews
9% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
62
64% Positive
7 Reviews
27% Mixed
3 Reviews
9% Negative
1 Review

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75
May 27, 2011
Their story, as told by Pooley, also is a touching and quietly meaningful one, built around themes of tolerance, self-acceptance and unconditional love.
By Mike Scott FULL REVIEW
70
May 19, 2011
Befitting her subjects, director Leanne Pooley maintains a joyful tone throughout.
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70
May 14, 2011
A documentary that has you falling in love with two of the crazier people you've never met.
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70
May 10, 2011
The beloved Kiwi duo, who frequently perform as a rotating cast of corny alter egos, can charm even the crankiest viewers, thanks to their soaring, clarion harmonies and cuddly-butch personas.
By Melissa Anderson FULL REVIEW
60
May 13, 2011
A conventional portrait of an endearingly unconventional sister act-with roots in music halls and the dairy farm on which they were raised (and became expert yodelers)-The Topp Twins is a piece of hagiography.
By John P. McCarthy FULL REVIEW
60
May 13, 2011
An entertaining concert film, but not an incisive character study.
By Mark Jenkins FULL REVIEW
38
May 13, 2011
Their '50s-style comedy mugging not only don't come across to Americans, it's hard to believe even New Zealanders would care.
By Kyle Smith FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Diva Productions, New Zealand Film Commission, New Zealand On Air, Sweeney Valley
Release Date May 13, 2011
Duration 1 h 24 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline A profile of the world's only comedic, singing, dancing, lesbian twin sisters.
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Awards

New Zealand Film and TV Awards (II)
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Melbourne International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Göteborg Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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