Plot: Hallie and Annie (both played by Lindsay Lohan) are complete opposites who meet at summer camp and discover a shocking secret- they're identical twin sisters! As the girls bond, they decide to switch places. So Hallie goes to London as Annie to stay with their mom, Elizabeth (played by Natasha Richardson). And Annie goes to California as Hallie to be with their dad, Nick (played by Dennis Quaid). The girls decide to try and bring their divorced parents back together, but it may be a little difficult since dad is involved with a woman named Meredith (played by Elaine Hendrix).
Review: I love this movie. One of my favorite family movies.
This is a remake of the 1961 Disney film starring Hayley Mills. What I like about the film's plot is that it's a great balance of comedy and dramatic family dynamics. The first part of the film with the summer camp plot is absolutely hilarious and will make the kids laugh at the over the top pranks. But later in the film, we get funny and touching moments between the parents and the girls. Even though they're separate, it's very touching. And when they're all together and the truth has been revealed, it's very nice to see it all unfold in a respectful and touching matter.
The film's acting is fantastic. Lindsay Lohan is brilliant in both roles of Hallie and Annie. Both twins are completely distinct, from the way they speak, the way they move, eat etc. It does feel like two girls could be playing the parts because they're so different from one another. It's flawless.
Natasha Richardson is also very good in her role. I do wish there was more comedic scenes with her character because Richardson had good comedic timing.
Dennis Quaid is also very good in this. I think he had good comedic and dramatic timing as his character.
Elaine Hendrix plays Meredith and I think she makes a great villain and obstacle for the girls. She's very convincing in her role.
Ronnie Stevens plays Grandpa Charles, Elizabeth's father. I think he's very good in this but I wish he had scenes with both twins instead of just one of them. To see that connection between grandfather and granddaughters.
Lisa Ann Walters plays Chessy, Nick's housekeeper. She was probably one of my favorite parts of the movie. She has great timing and will make you laugh every time. Simon Kunz plays Martin, Elizabeth's butler. Just like Walters, he has great timing and make you laugh. The entire cast is well rounded and makes the film completely enjoyable.
The film is surprisingly 128 minutes long, but it doesn't feel like that at all. You're so into what's happening on-screen that you don't even notice that that much time has passed.
What I especially like about the film is that we really get the theme of family and what makes a family. Instead of going over the top, the film finds a nice balance between comedy and drama.
The Parent Trap is a hilarious, touching and entertaining movie for the entire family to enjoy.
Rating: 4.5/5
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