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There is only one movie in history that I can name that my wife, my mother and my six-year-old daughter enjoyed equally. This is it.

This is an astonishly effective and pleasant remake of a very good film. It's light, romantic, touching and downright funny. You cannot pour enough accolades on young Lindsay Lohan, who effortlessly plays both twins, and, if you listen closely, juggles four accents. (She changes her Brit accent when she plays her own American alter-ego pretending to be herself in England - if you saw the film, you know what I mean).

Natasha Richardson and Dennis Quaid with that big, goofy, infectious smile, give the film its romance and maturity, without stepping on the fun-filled kid's plot. This is simple, easy-to-watch family entertainment.

There is also a great editing and effects element. You never once notice a split screen or cheap over-the-shoulder shot when both of Lohan's characters are on-screen - its really quite astounding how seamless it is.

My daughter, after seeing this in the theater, quickly proclaimed this her favourite movie ever. We own the video, and I have watched it with her at least a dozen times without growing tired.

A perfect rental after a bad day, or when you want to have a family movie night. *** out of ****.

This is one of those rare cases where a terrific movie is equaled by its remake. Hayley Mills carried the dual roles of twins learning of each other's existence and concocting a plot to reunite their divorced parents splendidly in the '60's version, and Lindsay Lohan showed wonderful comedic talent at an early age in this delightful remake.

It's a Disney flick, so the comedy is family slapstick variety as you would expect. The evil stepmother-to-be is over-the-top evil (even called Cruella De Ville by one of the girls), and she's a character you love to hate. The obvious chemistry of the parents (Randy Quaid and Natasha Richardson) is great, and begs a question which is never answered to satisfaction, "Why did they split up in the first place?" Everything in the film symbolically shows that they were made for each other: even their respective maid and butler take a shine to each other.

The fx and editing to stand Lohan's two characters together is magnificently done; it really looks like two actresses. No split screens, backs of heads of fake-looking "doubles" etc. to distract you from the movie. Lohan skillfully contrasts the American/British accents and mannerisms of the two girls; you know and believe which twin she is at any given moment.

Well directed, well acted and fun. I'll even forgive the film makers for ripping off the stranded-in-the-lake scene from "Meatballs." The closing credit snapshots provide a sweet epilogue to tie up loose ends.

Good family oriented comedy worth a rental.

This movie is so sweet it should have a warning label for diabetics. Natasha Richardson and Dennis Quaid play divorced parents who more than a decade later are not sure why they divorced. Instead of opting for joint custody, each of them opted for sole custody of one of their twin daughters. The girls grow up never knowing because their parents never said they had an identical twin sibling. When the twins meet in camp and discover who they are, the plot is set in motion.

Richardson and Quaid are wonderful as the likable parents, still very much in love, even after a decade apart. But, the star of this picture and the one on whom the story turns is Lohan. She is bright, perky, adorable, and completely convincing as both Hallie and Annie. If she isn't, this movie falls apart fast. But, not to worry. Lovable Lindsay makes not a single false step.

She is so good, I found myself thinking about the actress, not the character, feeling a twinge of sadness that Lindsay was not more like Hallie and Annie. This is a wonderful movie, almost too sweet at times. It had me in tears at all the right moments: when the twins meet, when they learn they are sisters, when the parents discover they've switched places, and when the parents inevitably reconcile. First rate family entertainment thanks to a star performance from a very young, very talented Lohan.

I think that this is the best Walt Disney film that I have seen since The Last Flight Of Noah's Ark. It is a delight from start to finish and every bit as wonderful, perhaps even better then the originial. This ia a welcome return to the good old fashioned clean family films Disney used to make. The soundtrack is wonderful and Lindsey Lohan is a great little actress who plays the two parts very well (I love her British accent). Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson were terrific at playing Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara's old parts. A young actress named Elaine Hendrix is a great comic villianess. I detested her character and laughed my head off when those girls gave her just what she deserved. Some people might say that this plot is old and clichéd by the standards of today, but it still works. They should release this on a double bill with the original. I hope Disney keeps on making films like this, goes back to "the good old days" so to speak.

The movie concerns two little girls (Lindsay Lohan in a dual role), they are Hallie Parker and Annie James and both of whom are about to find out . Hallie is a cool girl from California. Annie is a fair rose from London. While they are at a summer holidays camp , they accidentally meet themselves and after dealing with antics each other, they think they have nothing in common except...they're identical twins . As the sympathetic girls suddenly discover the surprise they're twin sisters and scheme a change of personalities among different parents , but they are separated since the divorce . The father (Dennis Quaid) lives in California and the mother (Natasha Richardson) lives in London. The father get married a young (Elaine Hendrix) and the girls are planning the parents reconciliation by creating an impossible life to the father's love r. What if you spent your whole life wishing for something you didn't know you already had? ! Now they're up to their freckles in schemes and dreams to switch places, get their parents back together and have the family they've always wished for!

It's a remake of the classy film featured by Mauren O'Hara and Brian Keith along with their daughter played Hayley Mills but here is adapted to the modern times . Lindsay Lohan's interpretation is top-notch likeness to Hayley Mills of previous film , she interprets both roles and she performs outstanding . Lohan is actually a star since she played ¨Mean girls¨ , number-one in United States box office . Special mention deserves Elaine Hendrix as father's bride , her acting is excellent as the ominous and avaricious fiancée . Joanna Barnes who played the bride in the first version here plays Hendrix's mother . In the film there are family incidents , comedy , tongue-in cheek , humor and results to be pretty bemusing . The picture obtained quite success as well as the first adaptation . The motion picture will appeal to familiar comedies fans. Rating: 6/10 . Very nice . Well worth watching.

This may look "a film for kids", but this movie really is, a must-see for both adults and kids. It is a great love story. I'm single but the film reached my heart - I'm sure married couples will love this film too.

When I saw this for the first time, I was on airplane. I was lucky enough to get upgraded that time, so I was with personal video screen - I saw _The parent trap_ twice and cried several time in each of the viewing. Now I got DVD for it, I saw it more than dozen times by now. I feel very happy after every viewing of the film.

Lindsay Lohan did it super (especially accents), dad and mom are really lovely.

If the film comes to a theater near you, don't miss it. On big screen you can find some additional details DVD/Video. The film is totally, and completely lovely.

When I first heard there was a remake of the thoroughly enjoyable 1961 original, I wasn't so sure whether I wanted to see it. I did see it however, and I was pleasantly surprised. This film is really cute, touching and funny, with a wonderfully light tone; it isn't as good as the original but it is definitely one of the better remakes out there, and this is coming from someone who has seen her share of some truly awful ones(ie. Psycho and The Wicker Man-at least the latter had some entertainment value for the wrong reasons!).

The 1998 film does have its small problems though. If you know the plot of the film already, you may find it formulaic and predictable here, I found it very original in the 1961 film, not so much here. Like the 1961 film, the film is a little too long, and it does play loose with some of London's geography and lifestyles.

Flaws aside, what we do have is a light, funny, upbeat and touching film, elevated by a witty and snappy script, adept direction, gorgeous cinematography and scenery, a breezy soundtrack and of course some great acting. Lindsey Lohan had a lot to live up to, considering how outstanding Hayley Mills was, and thanks to some superb make up, she does a really good job in one of her better performances. Just for the record, she has done some good performances such as in this, Freaky Friday and Mean Girls, but she has also been in some mediocre to bad movies especially Get a Clue. Not only is The Parent Trap one of her better movies her dual role performance is one of her better performances too. In terms of supporting performances, Dennis Quaid is great as the father, very cute and funny and actually more at home than Brian Keith was I feel, while the late Natasha Richardson is drop dead gorgeous in this movie.

Overall, just a delightful remake of a delightful original. 7/10 Bethany Cox

It seems that no one has recently commented on this Video for quite some time, maybe even years. My name is Zachary Fiducia, i'm 18 years old, from when i was about 5 years old till now occasionally ill watch this video knowing that for the longest time it was my favorite movie ever. It seems that even over the years this video is still number one in my records. One of the reason's why is because of Lindsay Lohans duel acting part. It was brilliant beyond no matter, her acting skills seemed flawless for the time. Along with Natasha Richardson who recently passed away unfortunately at such a young age and Dennis Quaid. What really got me was the selection of music for the film, it included "The Beatles, along with Nat King Cole" After watching this Film, i have to question myself what happened over the years? It seems that either movies are changing or people are changing. For example Lindsay Lohan, a once very talented actress and i say that with no regret, seems to be throwing away her talent here in 2009, and continuously over the years and its a shame. She once said that she wanted to "Become a director, continue acting and go to college" She might've tried to stick with that for a few years but it seems that she's given up? It hurts to watch this film knowing Natasha is gone (Rest in Peace) and that Lindsay is not this delightful young talented actor anymore. It's a shame i still give this film an 8 out of 10 because it proves that Lindsay does have talent, she always has she just doesn't know how to show it anymore. I thank the Directors for producing such a great family movie, it'll be my favorite for as long as i live.

Lindsay Lohan, known for being an easy press target, used to be cute! This movie is a good example of her red-headed, freckled goodness! In this late 90's remake of a Hayley Mills classic, Lohan plays both homely Napa Vallley girl Hallie Parker and Prim and proper London native Annie James...who unexpectedly meet at summer camp and don't exactly take a fancy to each other. But, when both put in the isolation cabin due to their antics, they learn they are twins separated at birth. So, predictably...they swap places, meet their parents...but there is an ugly surprise: Hallie's dad is about to wed snooty newspaper reporter Meridith Blake...this could thwart their efforts to bring their parents back together...or will it? This was, overall, a very entertaining film. Lohan was adorable. The performances of Natasha Richardson and Dennis Quaid as the parents were also very memorable! I recommend this if you like the cute redhead version of Lohan...

This movie was pretty good. It was better than I expected. I especially loved the performance of Natasha Richardson, who is really gorgeous. Dennis Quaid was cute too. Lindsay Lohan was incredible too. My 8 year old sisters loved the original and got the new one and fell in love with it too. They are already reciting it. Rent both versions and enjoy both! They are great!

It's a remake of the Disney classic. Lindsay Lohan plays identical twins separated after their parents (Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson) divorced. They reunite at summer camp and discover their connection. They devise a plan to switch places to see the other parent, and force them to meet again.

The plot is stupid. The premise of splitting twins is draconian. The plan is actually at the level of an 11 year old's mind. It's a farce worthy of early 60s Disney.

Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson make for a likable couple. But it's Lindsay Lohan who does some great kid-acting here. She's playing two different characters with two different accents, and she plays them convincingly. It's incredible to see her acting two sides of the same conversation without missing a beat. It's easy to see her potential.

I'm sure this movie will be loved by all teenage girls, exactly the group of people Disney targets with this kind of movies. Personally I thought it was much too corny and oh so predictable, but I'm not a teenage girl of course.

Imagine: Two 11-year old girls meet each other at summer camp. One comes from California and the other from London. They resemble to each other, not only in looks but also in taste. Of course they find out they are twins and that they got separated at a young age, when their parents divorced. The first wants to see her dad for the first time, the other her mom. They switch places and they will live with the other parent. Of course the girls want to get their parents back together but there is a problem. Their father has a girlfriend, which is of course an absolute bitch who hates the kids, but no problem: They will arrange a meeting anyway and do whatever is necessary to get them back together. From one thing comes another and of course they fall in love again...

Perhaps it is just me, but I don't believe in this kind of "romantic" stories with a lot of pink ribbons around it and beautiful red hearts shooting trough the air. I guess that's not what girls want to hear, and certainly not 11-year olds. But no problem, they'll learn it later on.

Even though I thought it was very predictable and way too corny it also had a good point: the acting. It really wasn't bad. That's also the reason why I still give this movie a 5/10. If I had been a teenage girl it would probably have been a 9 or even a 10

Wonderful remake of the 1961 Hayley Mills film. This film is much more realistic, with better acting. Lindsey Lohan is amazing as both Hallie and Annie--I really did think she was two people, she portrayed the two different charactars fantastically. All the different charactars in this movie are really funny as well, and there are no bad actors. The plot just zips by! I give this movie 10/10.

This is a quirky Disney flick that is geared toward children and families. A very young Lindsay Lohan plays twin sisters Annie and Hallie who were torn apart when they were babies and before they could remember they each had a sister.

The first part of the movie takes place at a rustic Maine summer camp and includes all of the typical rascally hijinks you'd expect to see in a movie about young children at a sleepaway camp. Hallie shows up at the camp from Napa Valley, where she lived in an enormous mansion with her father who is some sort of mega-rich winemaker. Annie shows up at the camp from London, where she lived in an enormous mansion with her mother, who is some sort of world-renowned dress designer. Privilege is abound in this flick!

The two girls discover that they are sisters by talking about their home lives and families and devise a plan to get their parents back together. It all works out in the end and the parents to reunite, but at what cost?

Randy Quaid plays Nick Parker and Natasha Richardson plays Elizabeth James as the parents of Hallie and Annie. It is revealed that the two had a fling of a relationship, popped out twins, and then decided to split. The arrangement was that each parent would take a twin and then never allow their daughters to know that they have a twin sister.

Essentially, each of the parents willfully abandoned one of their children just so they could go on with their own self-absorbed personal lives to chase their "dreams" and large sums of money. Nick Parker and Elizabeth James may be two of the worst villains you might see. However, the producers at Disney do not portray it this way and instead portray Nick's fiancee, Meredith Blake (played by Elaine Hendrix) as the villain.

Annie (now in Napa) plots to destroy Nick and Meredith's relationship and ultimately succeeds. Meredith Blake may not be likable due to her acidic personality and questionable motives for marrying Nick, but she is by no means the villain here.

Nick and Elizabeth are two of the worst parents around. They essentially lied to their daughters for 11 years. Nick fell in love and became engaged to Meredith and lied to her about his deep, dark secret, too!

Ultimately, the movie celebrates the two lowlifes for falling back in love, getting back together, and reuniting Hallie and Annie. I guess the lesson here is that even the bad guys win sometimes.

Prim and proper British girl Annie James(Lindsay Lohan) attends girls summer camp Camp Walden where she has a chance encounter with rough and tumble California girl Hallie Parker(Lindsay Lohan) who is nearly identical to her. Their similarities in looks lead to jealousy and rivalry culminating in a physical alteration that leads to them being forced as punishment to spend the remainder of the Summer together. Eventually the two warm up to one another and discover not only are they the same age and share the same birthday, but Annie doesn't have a father and Hallie doesn't have a mother and the two find out they're twin sisters whose parents parted ways along with them. The two sisters hatch a plan to reunite their estranged parents with Annie taking Hallie's place in California with her father Nick (Dennis Quaid) while Hallie takes Annie's place in London with her mother Liz (Natasha Richardson). However their plan is complicated with Nick's impending marriage to spiteful gold-digger Meredith Blake (Elaine Hendrix) who makes her disdain for children quite clear.

The Parent Trap is a remake of the 1961 film of the same name which was adapted from the German novel Lottie and Lisa by Erich Kastner. The Parent Trap marks the directorial debut for Nancy Meyers who'd previously worked as a screenwriter on comedies such Private Benjamin and the Steve Martin vehicle Father of the Bride. The movie is also notable for being the acting debut of Lindsay Lohan and would lead her to success in other films such as the 2003 Freaky Friday remake and teen comedy classic Mean Girls. Meyers does well in her directing debut showcasing a visually appealing film with a well utilized ensemble, but aside from some minor differences most of the movie is kept very much as it was in the original.

To start off on a positive note, Lindsay Lohan is very good in her role as the twins and it's clear from her performance why she was selected from over 15,000 potential applicants. The editing techniques that were used in 1961 to convey Haley Mills in a dual role have been refined and there's noticeably more elaborate camera work and compositing effects used to convey the illusion of Lohan playing two separate characters. The rest of the cast are quite appealing with Natasha Richardson and Dennis Quaid both appealing as our romantic leads and Lisa Ann Walter and Simon Kunz are also very charming in a supporting capacity and bring some pleasant charm to their characters. Meyers shows a real knack for giving a large sense of visual and geographic identity to the film as this 1998 take on The Parent Trap features much more of a travelogue appeal with London, Napa, and San Francisco put to good use in the film and are all integrated with a good soundtrack.

While the movie is well made, if you had issues with the original film's premise (much as I did) that core framework has very much been left intact down to the fact both films have similar run times. Yes, details have been added and characters have either been merged or dropped in the interest of creating new subplots, but at its core the movie still functions as a romantic comedy with an out there premise of twins separated at birth trying to get their divorced parents back together. Much like the original film your enjoyment of this movie will depend on how willing you are to suspend your disbelief on that premise, but despite being more or less the same film Meyers does add a sense of visual identity so that by itself justifies it as a companion piece.

The Parent Trap is a solid enough remake that does add its own identity to the original source material but it doesn't make any large deviations from the original narrative even if it doesn't copy the specific beats. It's a likable enough time killer and a showcase for some solid filmmaking and acting, but the issues I had with the original are still fully ingrained here.

Remakes are never as good as the original so I never bothered watching the 1998 version as I had seen the original in 1961 and it was a film that sticks in your memory.

One night I could not find anything I wanted to watch on TV so was flipping through the channels and came across this version on Film4 (UK satellite TV). The film was half way through and I loved it.

I found the film on the same channel a few weeks later but once again missed the first part. The same happened a 3rd time so I went through the channel listings for the next month until it was on again on 23rd Jan. I then recorded it on both my living room and bedroom SkyPlus boxes.

Although a Disney comedy I find this version to be a real tear jerker. 10 times there are scenes that bring a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes.

I have watching it least 50 times and still watch it at least twice a day.

The cast are perfect with Lindsay Lohan stealing the show.

The most beautifully emotional film I have ever seen.

"The Parent Trap" is a family comedy movie that tells the story of twin girls who were separated at birth and reunite years later at summer camp, where they hatch a plan to switch places and get their parents back together. While it may be an older movie, it's still a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of viewers of all ages.

One of the strengths of "The Parent Trap" is its cast of talented and charming actors. Lindsay Lohan gives a great performance in her breakout role, bringing humor, heart, and depth to her dual roles as the twin sisters. The movie also features some great supporting performances from Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, and Elaine Hendrix.

The humor in "The Parent Trap" is well-timed and often hilarious, with plenty of physical comedy and witty one-liners. The movie also has a positive message about family, understanding, and the importance of communication.

While the plot may be a bit formulaic, "The Parent Trap" still manages to be an enjoyable and heartwarming movie. The twin dynamic adds an emotional depth to the story, and the various subplots involving the characters and their relationships are all engaging and relatable.

Overall, "The Parent Trap" is a timeless family classic that continues to entertain viewers of all ages. It's a great choice for family movie night or a lazy afternoon at home, and it will leave viewers feeling entertained and uplifted.

Walt Disney's 1998 remake of The Parent Trap is a sensational piece of family entertainment. This film marks the theatrical debut of the incredibly attractive Lindsay Lohan, who is now one of today's biggest stars. Lohan was a great choice for the dual role shown in this wonderful two-hour show. Lohan was beautiful even as a preteen (she was 11 years old when this movie was made). When I saw this movie for the first time, both of her characters, Hallie and Annie, really captivated me. Lohan really sparkles and does some adorable stuff throughout the entire motion picture. Both Hallie and Annie have a strong way with affection, and that is something that I deeply admire. I was touched when the two girls hugged each other in the camp's isolation cabin. Hugs are joyful and so is this movie!

This movie was cute and all that but come on, you can't ignore the fact that two identical twins were kept ignorant of their opposite parent AND of the fact they had a twin sister! There was no amount of explanation to make me swallow that.

So what am I talking about (for those who haven't seen the movie)?

Eleven-year-old Hallie Parker and Annie James (both Lindsay Lohan) chanced to meet at a summer camp. There they discover that they are twins (duh!) and that the one parent each had been missing (Hallie raised by her father and Annie raised by her mother) was raising the other. Simply put: Hallie was raised by her father Nick (Dennis Quaid) never having seen her mother and Annie was raised by her mother Elizabeth (Natasha Richardson) never having seen her father. When the two went home after camp they switched places so that they could finally meet the parent they'd been prevented from seeing. They then hatched a plan to reunite the estranged couple so as to have a cohesive family for the first time ever.

I wanted to hate this movie. I told myself that it was childish and dumb, but I just couldn't feign dislike for very long. I found myself wrapped up in the plot and wanting what the twins wanted: to be with each other and to be with both of their parents. I guess there's a softy in me after all.

For fans of the original, this was a waste of time. However, it was a noble attempt at remaking a good story for a new audience. And Lohan has become the Disney company's new Haley Mills. (Too bad she is quickly transforming into another Britney-clone.) But can someone explain to Mr. Eisner that he needs to make NEW movies, not ride on the shoulders of the Disney genius of old? This film was made amongst a slew of mediocre remakes of and unnecessary and uncalled-for sequels to some great Disney classics.

No wonder the company is in trouble; when you have this little imagination, how are you supposed to run the greatest Magic Factory in all of entertainment?

The Parent Trap is a must-see for anyone, even adults!

When this movie came out I was 9 years old - now I'm 23 and STILL love it. The jokes and plots hold up well, even 13 years later. I watched this movie the other day and cannot believe how much I still enjoy it.

The soundtrack is amazing, as well. The decades-old songs work so well with this movie, which is a great surprise. The Parent Trap has one of the best soundtracks to a movie (okay I'll admit it... I own the CD and STILL listen to it in my car!)

Do yourself a favor and see this movie if you haven't already. I've never met a person who didn't like this movie. Plus, it's endearing to see Lindsay Lohan as an innocent child (though sad comparing to what she turned out to be.)

Bottom line: You won't be disappointed. 10/10

It's an endearing film for kids about the importance of family. You kinda know know what you're getting into. Lindsay Lohan brings a ton of heart, and makes it a warm film.

A fun filled film full of twists and turns and plenty of camp. Lindsay Lohan shines in what is arguably one of her best roles. Although billed as a comedy, it shares some tender moments which keep things nicely balanced.

A film that may inspire younger viewers to try and patch their divorced parents back together?! Perhaps not. But a fun ride nonetheless.

With a total run time of 2 hours and 8 minutes, it is a lengthy tirade.

The story also takes us on a journey spanning many film genres. Espionage, Rom-Com, Thriller, Action, Crime?

Best enjoyed on a cold night under a cosy blanket and a giant bowl of popcorn.