''Color Me Olsen'' is an 18-minute 2007 short

independent film An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system, in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, i ...

directed and written by

Darren Stein Darren Stein (born December 24, 1971) is an American film director, screenwriter, and film producer who grew up in the San Fernando Valley. Among his works include the documentary ''Put the Camera on Me'', the 2010 horror comedy '' All About Evi ...

. It was produced by

Bryan Singer Bryan Jay Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American filmmaker. He is the founder of Bad Hat Harry Productions and has produced almost all of the films he has directed. After graduating from the University of Southern California, Singer ...

Plot

Bright-eyed 18-year-old identical twin brothers come to Hollywood with the age-old dream of becoming stars. When they see the performers in front of the world-famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre impersonating Superman, Dorothy and the Pirate Johnny, they think this could be their big break. Crossing the gender divide, they take on the roles of mega-famous twin sisters

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Fuller Olsen (born June 13, 1986), also known as the Olsen twins as a duo, are American fashion designers and former actresses. The twins made their acting debut as infants playing Michelle Tanner on the television ...

, losing themselves in their "roles" of the tween superstars, until their fabricated personas threaten to overtake their own identities forever.

Reviews

After its showing at the Tribeca Film Festival, reviewer Daniel Montgomery characterized the film as "ugly, depressing and vicious," asking "Why would anyone write this, direct it, star in it, or watch it? It’s reprehensible and should be punishable by heavy fines and jail time. Grade: F." In contrast, online reviewer Scott Hoffman found the film "at first cheerfully amusing and entertaining," but concluded that it was "eerily similar to watching a great comedic sketch that's jettisoned to its punch line way too soon, with all the very important build up strangely absent." ''

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'' critic David Wiegand was "not all that fond" of "a concept in search of smarter execution than you get here." Another Tribeca reviewer, Ryan Stewart, described the film as one of two from Mood Enhancer (Tribeca's short films program) that "some will come away loving...There are a handful of genuine laughs in this one".

Cast

Kelsey Sanders Kelsey Sanders is an American actress and singer. She is best known for the role of Reed Brennan in the web series ''Private''. She was a member of the pop group The Stunners from 2007 to 2009. Career In 2009, she starred as Reed Brennan in the ...

as Mary-Kate Olsen *Jessica Amento as Ashley Olsen *Ken Barnett as Superman *Kevin Berntson as Glitter Dad * Clint Catalyst as Oompa Loompa *Peggy Dunne as Glitter Woman *

Edmund Entin Edmund Entin (born December 10, 1985) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Robin Stanton in ''The Seeker: The Dark is Rising'' and as Jonah in the ''After Dark Originals'' film ''Seconds Apart''. Biography Edmund was born in Miami, ...

as Ashley / Taylor *Gary Entin as Mary-Kate / Hanson *Dana Galinsky as Tourist Daughter * Bruce Green as Pirate Johnny *

S.A. Griffin S.A. Griffin (born March 16, 1954) is an American poet, actor, performance artist, and publisher. He co-edited ''The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry''. He spells his name without a space between the first two initials. Biography Griffin was born ...

as Tourist Dad *Liza Journo as Cupcake Girl *Paul Ryjin as Sand * Diane Salinger as Dorothy *Rachel Winfree as Tourist Mom

References

External links

* * 2007 films American short films 2007 short films American independent films Films produced by Bryan Singer Films directed by Darren Stein 2000s American films {{short-film-stub