The Parent Trap [Region 2]

Okay, let's be real, who doesn't love "The Parent Trap"? I remember seeing the original as a kid, and this 1998 remake just hit all the right nostalgic notes while giving it a fresh, modern (for the 90s!) twist. Lindsay Lohan absolutely shines in this movie. Playing both Hallie and Annie? That's no easy feat, but she pulls it off flawlessly. You genuinely believe they're two different people, and that's a testament to her talent. She's got that perfect mix of sweetness and sass that makes you root for both twins from the get-go. Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson have such great chemistry as the divorced parents. They bring a real warmth and humor to their roles, and you can't help but hope they get back together. And Elaine Hendrix? She's perfectly cast as the "gold-digging" Meredith. You love to hate her, which means she's doing her job well! The whole premise of the twins switching places and trying to reunite their parents is just so much fun. It's got that classic Disney magic, with a perfect blend of comedy and heart. The pranks, the emotional moments, the beautiful locations – it all comes together to create a really enjoyable movie experience. And let's not forget the soundtrack! It's pure 90s nostalgia, with songs that instantly transport you back to that era. Sure, it's a bit cheesy and predictable at times, but that's part of its charm. It's a feel-good movie that's perfect for a family movie night or a cozy afternoon on the couch. It's got that timeless appeal that makes it a classic, even after all these years. If you're looking for a heartwarming and fun movie, "The Parent Trap" is a definite 5-star winner!

I remember seeing the trailer for The Parent Trap in the summer of 1998. I had already seen and enjoyed the original 1961 movie but was quite impressed by what I had seen in the trailer. Unlike many of the remakes that are coming out these days, this looked quite refreshing and an unexpected hit from Disney. So when I finally saw the film two times in the theater that August, I couldn't have been more impressed. Yes, this maybe the only movie to date that I viewed in the theater twice and for my vote, it was for good reason. This is a fun, witty and sweet little movie that I continue to enjoy. A lot of this is due to Disney getting Nancy Myers to co-write the screenplay and direct the film. She had been writing screenplays for years by this time and even had a few hits in her resume, Father Of The Bride Parts 1 and 2 being the most successful. To make her directorial debut, she agreed to helm a remake of the classic 1961 film for Disney. They couldn't have hired anyone better. A tremendous talent in screen writing and directing and deserves to be placed with Frank Capra, Preston Sturges and Billy Wilder. While this is you could say a children's film, Myers provides enough class and wit that people of all ages can enjoy it. As for the cast, everyone did a great job and bring a lot of humor and sensitivity to the characters. Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson was amazing casting and both play the mother and father roles in the most believable way. I enjoy their scenes together. Of course, there is the delightful Lindsey Lohan. I really don't know what to say about her personally but as an actress, she is a remarkable talent and this movie shows it. I remember being impressed by the trailer at her capabilities to pull it off. She's quirky, fresh and fun to watch in both roles as Hallie and Annie. Dean Cundey was the cinematographer on this film who is known for his wide variety of work, from Halloween (1978) to The Thing (1982), from Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) to Jurassic Park (1993), from Apollo 13 (1995) to The Parent Trap. Because of his brilliance, he was brought in for the film's amazing technical work. Montion control had been used before many times and even Nancy Myers herself has said that she wasn't sure how it works but it is used to astonishing effect here. With Lohan's talent to play the wisecracking Hallie and proper Annie, motion control allows you to appreciate the differences in the two twins and also, the similarities. My favorite shot in the movie is when Lohan as both Hallie and Annie are looking in the mirror after Annie gets her hair cut. A one shot that gives the young actress in both roles a chance to walk in and out of frame as well as give lots of dialog. All in all, this is a great movie in my opinion. It's a feel good movie with a lot of charm and as I say class that I highly recommend it. Rent it or better yet, buy it if you ever get the chance.

Love this movie!!

Rented this to watch with the kids because it’s a classic. They loved great movies never go out of style.

Great, great movie great family movie

So cute

No, it’s not the job of kids to make their parents stay together like all children (and God) want, and will reward: But these movies reflect a reality also hears in the old song “Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast.” speaking of a man who was ROCKED, even at college-age., unexpectedly, by divorce of my parents —even after growing up with the glitzy sexy pro-divorce “One Day at a Time” TV show, and it’s 2 sexy teens & mama, —when my OWN parents actually DID DIVORCE! — I tried to fix their marriage, sending them money for tickets to a Peter Paul & Mary concert in 1980, thinking that something they both had valued when I was growing up might unite them … Didnt work: but the first Parent Trap movie success undoubtedly filled a real need & BOTH it & this are good movies.— Watched this online from Amazon when we saw that our adult daughters had apparently agreed on the value of these movies & took both our DVD movie versions with them when they moved away! Why did we watch it again online, last month? An experience I had on the plane last month, returning from seeing our daughters, and (1) grandchild: I was watching the first “Incredibles”, on the aircraft’s seatback screen, while the pretty young black lady next to me was watching on her seatback this newer Parent Trap, (both with ear buds of course.) As I watched my “Incredibles” & remembered how deep and positive it was, even for an adult, I observed the young lady silently getting misty, over Parent Trap. We are a hurting country rocked by family and every other type dysfunction…So, I was bold and typed this message, on my iPhone “notes” screen & showed it to her, silently, as we both watched our two older but good (rarer & rarer) Hollywood movies: “Hollywood is ABLE to make 2 great movies ! < > …God just has to make them WANT TO ! (I’ve gravitated to and even financially supported such fresh new ventures as Angel Studios). She nodded.— No further comment was needed. Bless you, if you’re still reading, and enjoy your movie. I hope the young starlet is doing well in her adulthood —and like me accepts or has accepted Jesus, as I did, later in life.

Good show