New York Minute

In the aftermath of their mother's passing, 17-year-old twin sisters Jane (character) and Roxy Ryan inhabit two vastly different worlds. Jane, a perfectionist consumed by ambition, and Roxy, a free-spirited aspiring rock star, embody the antithesis of harmony as they navigate their lives with their widower father in Syosset, Long Island. The twins embark on a journey to New York City, where Jane intends to deliver a pivotal speech for a prestigious college scholarship and Roxy hopes to hand her band's demo tape to Simple Plan, who are in town filming a music video.

The sisters' contrasting personalities are laid bare as they board the train into Manhattan, only to be thrown off after Roxy is discovered without a ticket. Jane's attempts at flirting with Jim are momentarily successful, but ultimately result in the mistaken planting of a chip device in Roxy's bag. The enigmatic Bennie Bang, the mastermind behind the device, offers Roxy a luxurious ride, which she accepts, dragging Jane along for the wild ride. As they escape from Bennie's clutches through the sunroof and into the subway, they unwittingly attract the attention of Max Lomax, an overzealous truant officer obsessed with capturing Roxy.

As tensions simmer between the twins, Jane realizes that she has left her day planner in the limousine, containing vital information for her speech and a substantial amount of cash. In a desperate bid to retrieve it, they break into an upscale hotel room to freshen up, where they stumble upon Trey, the charismatic son of a powerful senator, and his loyal canine companion Reinaldo. The group receives a call from Bennie, offering to exchange the chip for Jane's day planner. However, their plan is foiled when Reinaldo swallows the device.

As the twins' world continues to spiral out of control, Roxy heads to the Simple Plan video shoot, pursued by Max, while Jane meets with Bennie in a bid to recover her day planner. In a shocking turn of events, Bennie learns that Reinaldo has ingested the chip and attempts to attack Jane, prompting her to go in search of Roxy and inadvertently kidnap Trey. The unlikely trio finds themselves trapped in the underground sewer, with Jane's speech scheduled to begin in less than two hours.

In a bid to regain control of their lives, the twins seek solace at a Harlem beauty salon, where they receive stunning makeovers. However, Max remains hot on their heels, and they narrowly escape his clutches in a cab before engaging in a heated argument. The sisters' conflicting views on life come to the forefront as Jane feels that Roxy has never been there for her since their mother's passing, while Roxy believes that Jane is suffocating under the weight of responsibility. As the clock ticks away, the twins must find a way to reconcile their differences and work together if they hope to survive the chaos that surrounds them.

As Jane arrives at the designated meeting spot, she's whisked away by Bennie, who introduces her to his mother, the mastermind behind a thriving operation in the world of DVD and CD piracy. Meanwhile, Roxy sneaks up on Bennie's limousine, expertly retrieves Jane's day planner from the glove compartment, and frees Trey, who had been imprisoned in the trunk like a canine in a cruel game of fetch. The trio hastens to the venue where Jane is set to deliver her speech, their footsteps echoing through the corridors as they navigate the labyrinthine complex.

Upon arrival, Roxy assumes Jane's identity and takes the stage by storm, effortlessly regaling the audience with a impromptu presentation that leaves the crowd in awe. However, her performance falters when she accidentally drops the prompt cards, prompting an ad-lib extravaganza that has the audience on the edge of their seats. Jane finally appears, offering a candid explanation for her tardiness, just as Max and Bennie burst into the room, exposing the latter's illicit dealings to the world.

As the authorities swoop in to apprehend Bennie, Jane beats a hasty retreat with Roxy, only to be confronted by one of the judges who had been hot on her trail. The judge presents Jane with an unexpected gift: a full-ride scholarship to Oxford University, acknowledging her unwavering dedication and refusal to accept defeat. Months later, Roxy is busy in the recording studio, jamming with the band as Jane, Trey, Jim, and even Max – now a bona fide police officer – look on with pride, basking in the warmth of their collective triumph.