The Parent Trap (Special Edition)
by Nancy Meyers
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Actor: Dennis Quaid, Elaine Hendrix, Lindsay Lohan, Lisa Ann Walter, Natasha RichardsonDirector: Nancy Meyers
Brand: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Writer: Nancy Meyers
Producer: Bruce A. Block
Producer: Charles Shyer
Writer: Charles Shyer
Producer: Julie B. Crane
Writer: David Swift
Writer: Erich Kästner
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; French (Original Language), Unknown
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 127 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-05-31
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Movie Reviews of The Parent Trap (Special Edition)
Movie Review: Family Magic: Disney at its finest!
Summary: 5 Stars
When this movie came out in 1998, I was seven years old: so, I'm a part of the original target audience. And I grew up with this film, ever since it aired on TV. But I'm pretty sure that I'd still adore "The Parent Trap" if it wasn't a nostalgic childhood memory; it's one of those rare films that actually holds something for all ages.
Of course, the plot is quite fantastical and doesn't bear too much scrunity; but you're not supposed to overthink the movie, just to sit back and enjoy it. Several other reviewers have expressed distate for the idea that two parents could split and seperate twin daughters; yes, in reality, that would be a horrific situation. But "The Parent Trap" isn't reality; it's a beautiful fantasy. Certainly as a kid I wasn't at all worried by the parents' situation, I was too captivated by the fun and romance and luxury, and the fact that they were going to get back together to live happily ever after.
I must make special mention the mother Elizabeth James (wonderfully played by the late Natasha Richardson), who is surely the idealized image of a mother; loving, a beautiful and elegant wedding-gown designer, and with a mischeivous streak to match her daughters. The only downside to Richardson's great portrayal is that surely no real mother could measure up to this Hollywoodified image.
Of course that's the other concern; that the movie will set children who come from broken homes up for disappointment, when real life doesn't turn out like the movie. But director Nancy Myers cleverly works against this by making both girls come from rich families, setting the story firmly in fantasy. This also allows for beautiful sets and supporting characters of the butler and the nanny, played charmingly by Simon Kunz and Lisa Ann Walter. I remember being fascinated by the beautiful London townhouse with all its ornaments.
As for any other concerns about the film not being child-friendly, I think they're misplaced.
-Yes, the baddie Meredith is a hot young thing; but as a kid, the only impression her flirting with Nick made on me was that I disliked her more (and the one line "That's why they have Do Not Disturb signs..." should go over the heads of anyone too young to know about that)
-Yes, the film includes alcohol; Nick Parker owns a vineyard of course. But the scene in which Hallie (pretending to be Annie) samples some wine is harmless; she's taste-testing, not throwing it back, and it's a comedic moment as she shows off Hallie's knowledge of wine (which Annie should lack). As for Elizabeth's drunk scene, it's hilarious, and it's not exactly going to corrupt the youth. Mum's terrified of seeing Dad again because she's secretly still in love with him, so she has a little too much vodka...So what, really? I watched that scene when I was little, and I for one haven't grown up to be a raging alcoholic. In my opinion, Elizabeth is more of a lady than Maureen O'Hara in the original film, leaving her bra lying around the father's house! How is that 'child-friendly'?!
Basically, "The Parent Trap" is a beautiful, harmless family fantasy. And more than that, it carries real emotional weight. When both girls first meet the mother or father they've lived without for eleven years, it's a really beautiful moment; it sure brings a tear to the eyes of my family. And Lindsay Lohan really was a very talented little actress, her double performances are brilliant.
"The Parent Trap" is a movie with enough happiness and heart to make anyone want their own happily ever after.
Summary of The Parent Trap (Special Edition)
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?MPAA Rating: PG
?Format: DVD
?Runtime: 127 minutes
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