The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls

The Topp Twins brings to you a light and a feel-good story of two lesbian sisters, who raked in much fame with their talent as country singers.

It’s a documentary of the two sisters (Jools and Linda Topp), who became enormously popular, courtesy - their lively acts that mix some comical characters with hilarious rhymes. This is one movie that really seeks to re-define the craft of movie-making. The reason is that when one speaks of movie making, it’s more about direction, story, actors and the whole team. But this movie thwarts all those concepts (not that it lacks them) and makes a blunt statement; the statement that if a project has a genuine concept, it’s meant to do great. Featuring a host of home videos and archives, this documentary also includes some candid interviews.

The movie is a must watch, because it captures the life that these girls put in their acts, and the almost instantaneous connection that they strike with their audiences. It shows the story of their success, how they grew from being side-kicks to mainstream performers. It provides an account of their journey from small time performers to becoming national assets. Not only this, it also stands as a depiction of the change in the Kiwi society and how these girls brought about this metamorphosis. It’s a heartwarming movie that would exuberate, one and all.