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The Parent Trap (1998), Director: Nancy Meyers, rated PG

Twice the Fun, Double the Trouble.

Film ClipStarring: Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix, Lisa Ann Walter, Simon Kunz

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Don't think I can see past those angelic faces. One more trick from you two, and I promise I'll make your lives miserable from the day I say "I do." Got it?" - Meredith Blake

Why watch this? ... original film from 1961 vs. this charming remake... You decide!

Plot Summary: It's the story of two identical twin girls, Hallie (in Napa, Calif.) and Annie (in London, England), who were separated at birth after their parents' divorce. Unaware of each other's existence, they unexpectedly meet at summer camp where they discover their unique connection. Determined to reunite their parents, they devise a plan to switch places and orchestrate a chance meeting for their mother and father, hoping to rekindle their love and create the family they've always desired.

Dad's Preview: Like the first film, Disney wisely selected one actress, this time Lindsay Lohan, for the dual role lead. She's wonderfully precocious and so stinkin' cute. And like the original film, the selection of the evil (soon to be) step-mother was also a wise choice in Elaine Hendrix - man, what a convincing witch! The plot's full of twists and turns all heading toward the twins getting what they've always want - to reunite their family.


Walt Disney Pictures; Buena Vista Pictures Dist.

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