The Parent Trap [DVD]

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!

Good movie

Great movie from beginning to the end

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.

AUSOME I LOVE IT!!!!

It’s a 2+ hour movie.

After watching this version, I decided to try the older one with Maureen O’Hare as the mother of the twins. I preferred this one with Lindsey Lohan and Dennis Quaid, but that is just my opinion. Fun story that never seems to get old. Especially when they are at the summer camp!

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