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The Parent Trap (1998)

The Parent Trap (1998)

PG 128 minutes EN Comedy , Family , Romance
Twice the Fun, Double the Trouble.
Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins separated at a young age because of their parents' divorce. Unknowingly to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp where they meet, discover the truth about themselves, and then plot with each other to switch places.
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Lindsay Lohan
Hallie Parker / Annie James
Dennis Quaid
Nick Parker
Natasha Richardson
Elizabeth James
Elaine Hendrix
Meredith Blake
Simon Kunz
Martin
Polly Holliday
Marva Kulp, Sr.
Maggie Wheeler
Marva Kulp, Jr.
Ronnie Stevens
Grandfather
Erin Mackey
Hallie / Annie Acting Double
Joanna Barnes
Vicki Blake

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Entertaining and sweet. Just as good as the 1961 original, which probably edges this ever so slightly but they are both terrific films.
1998's 'The Parent Trap' features Lindsay Lohan in the dual role, she is excellent as Hallie and Annie - Hayley Mills from '61 would be my pick as the sisters, but again it's a tremendous piece of casting.
It's also a tight call between the parents, with Dennis Quaid (Nick) and Natasha Richardson (Liz) in those roles here - they have believable chemistry, which is key. Elsewhere in this '98 remake, Elaine Hendrix (Meredith) and Lisa Ann Walter (Chessy) are good.
The camera work et al. is impressive. Though, just like the first film, the run time could probably have been shorter. Not that that's a big negative, as this film is very much enjoyable to watch. Recommended.

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Really good watch, might watch again, and can recommend.
Having recently watched the original, this movie does a rather nice job of following it beat for beat. Now, it's not the same movie, but it follows the same format, with modernization and punch-ups throughout the movie.
As someone who complains about deviation from the source material, I approve the changes here. Sadly, they kept the twins carrying the movie, which means Lindsay Lohan was doing double work, but you could hardly tell. The green screen and clone work in this is actually really well done for late 1990's.
The most important aspect is that the movie retained its charm in re-uniting a lost / separated family.

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Production companies: Walt Disney Pictures, The Meyers/Shyer Company
Production countries: United States of America
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $92,108,518

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PG (Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.)

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