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The Parent Trap
1998
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3.0
Responsibility for making this Trap tender rests heaviest on the bird size shoulders of auburn haired, freckle faced Lohan, now 11, who won the unenvi ..
EW
4.0
Kids who enjoy this version will get a kick out of comparing it to the original.
Common Sense Media
4.5
The light comedy is sweetly timed, the direction smart and assured, and the visuals bright, colourful, unobtrusive and faultless.
Time Out
2.5
Quaid and Richardson glow as the likable, lovely to look at parents, Hendrix glints as the hard as her long red nails gold digger who threatens the gi ..
3.5
Meyers does a good job directing this upper class fairy tale about the problems of the rich and lovelorn.
San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
Richardson and Quaid, who is beginning to resemble Harrison Ford in his rumpled mode, have great chemistry. Its a shame it takes so long for the movie ..
San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
This thoroughly enjoyable remake of the 1961 comedy hit that starred English actress Hayley Mills packs plenty of humor and emotional punch.
Spirituality And Practice
2.5
But, in an overlong production like this, such effective scenes are like comic oases in a desert of tedium.
ReelViews
2.5
A remake of the 1961 movie, which was based on a story by Erich Kastner, this 1998 romantic comedy is mostly boring with its cumbersome exposition and ..
Chicago Reader
4.4
The films lone bright spot is Keanu Reeves performance as a doctor with a crush on Keaton.
Reel Film Reviews
4.4
Lindsay Lohan shines in the dual role of twin sisters Hallie Parker and Annie James, separated at birth, they find each other at summer camp.
Lariat
3.8
It is similar to the original but juiced up with new gags and gimmicks that should compete nicely with the action oriented fare now reigning in multip ..
Cs Monitor
2.5
What producing/writing/directing team Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer havent changed in this film David Swift wrote Disneys 1961 version is the appeal ..
Film Journal International ..
3.5
Quaid and Richardson are appealing and have believable chemistry together.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.4
The spunky Lindsay Lohan, the lead in Disneys remake of The Parent Trap is one of the best new actresses in years.
Internet Reviews
4.5
a perfectly pleasant experience, thanks largely to newcomer Lindsay Lohan, who capably assumes a dual role as American raised Hallie Parker and London ..
Internet Reviews
3.1
The Parent Trap is entertaining, filled with laughs and sentimentality. Its simplistic in its outlook, which will make it even more appealing for the ..
Internet Reviews
3.0
Every once in a while, uncomplicated and inoffensive fun feels just right.
Internet Reviews
3.5
Natasha Richardson, usually known for tougher roles, is enormous appealing as the vulnerable albeit successful woman, Dennis Quaids grin is as fetchin ..
Internet Reviews
4.5
Romance, comedy, adventure and charm come through loud and clear in this highly entertaining remake.
Reel Talk Reviews
3.5
It is one of those films that you probably enjoy despite its obvious weaknesses and frequently predictable development, because it is made so darned w ..
3.1
A fairly fun family picture with lively performances from the whole cast.
Spliced Wire
4.5
A delightful remake hits the screen that is every bit as fun and entertaining as the Hayley Mills original
Boxoffice Magazine
3.8
The technology for twinning a single young actress is considerably more seamless than it was in 1961, and Lohan is a perky charmer.
Movies Tv Guide
3.1
You probably wont be missing out if you dont see this film but if you do, youll spend a pleasant time.
Montreal Film Journal
4.0
Lohan is cute and charming, as would be expected, but she also brings a street savvy quality to both her roles, and distinguishes them well enough for ..
Film Quips Online
3.0
The whole thing is pleasant enough provided you can suspend your disbelief for long enough to accept that all English people talk in plummy accents, s ..
Film 4
3.5
Even if youve seen and enjoyed the original Parent Trap, this 1998 update should make you happy all over again.
Movie Metropolis
3.8
Saccharine yet satisfying, The Parent Trap is entertaining enough for both kids and adults.
Cine Matter
3.5
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