The Parent Trap

But perhaps, like their adult counterparts, children need to be educated in the art of detailed storytelling, and on that level, this Parent Trap works beautifully. What is particularly special about Parent Trap, is that it is a family film that doesn't condescend in any way. ... Full Review

Lohan handles playing against herself with aplomb (while also nailing a very credible Brit accent) and the special effects make the twin scenes flow seamlessly together.....Quaid and Richardson spark nicely (although in some of the comedy bits Richardson is distractingly reminiscent of Emma Thompson), and Hendrix is devilishly loathsome..... ... Full Review

The Parent Trap: Special Double Trouble Edition (1998) Trap isnt a bad movie on its own, but it has little reason to exist and doesnt stand Music was the strongest element, as the score and songs displayed lively, peppy tones. ... Full Review

The first film was a minor family classic;....I actually like Quaid in these lighter parts more than in the heroic ones he's played....In the new film the twins are both played by Lindsay Lohan, again using split screens, special effects, and body doubles.....he's a charismatic fellow in anything..... ... Full Review

They managed to put out some of the better family-style films of the 1990s.....If you can still look upon Lindsay Lohan as the sweet, innocent child, it's a nice family film.....As a young child, Lohan was a great little actress.....The Parent Trap" was one of the better live-action Disney family films of the 1990s, put together better than "George of the Jungle" and "101 Dalmatians..... ... Full Review

But The Parent Trap cant be beaten as a family feelgood Christmas film. It might be a junior chick-flick, but its got enough action, adventure and genuine laughs to hold the attention of more than its target audience. ... Full Review

The money-hungry sophisticated lady (Elaine Hendrix) who stands in the way of the girls' innovative scheme to reunite their long-divorced parents is a publicist -- an occupation that, along with journalist, is the trendiest shortcut these days to creating a derisible character. ... Full Review

this is an exceptional movie.....The "Parent Trap," and "Ever After" are two of the best family movies I have seen in some time....The Parent Trap" is a movie loaded with charm, good performances, romance and humor.....The lead actors do a great job.... ... Full Review

But, at least, somebody has made a better Parent Trap .....When viewers got two versions of Mills for the price of one in 1961, the twinning special effects were eye-openers..... ... Full Review

But what the heck, a good story's a good story.....She also has an enormous amount of fun with a drunk scene (anxious about seeing Nick again, she gets plastered on the plane).....Natasha Richardson is a pleasant surprise as the mother.....But the film really stands or falls on the charisma of the young actress.....The clever plot idea is.... ... Full Review