First off, I have to say, I haven't seen the original film before, but I will say when people mention good remakes, this one is often forgotten. If you want an excellent, well polished well sparked remake, this is the one! Back two years ago, I watched Martin Scoursese's Cape Fear which I found was outstanding, but now that has changed since I saw this remake from 1998. This is one of the better remakes in many years of a total line up of them. However, since I haven't seen the original at all, I will not be comparing this film with Lindsay Lohan to the 1961 version. (Warning, some spoilers are in here, so if you have not seen this film, please don't read everything).
The film sets on a warm sunny day, set 11 years later from these parents who were married, had twins and then separated, where one took one twin to live in England while the other was taken to live in California. 11 years from that setting, the two twins meet each other at summer camp and then find out about each other. This leads them to fact that they are alike and the two twins, Annie and Hal become eager and determined to reunite their parents together.
This was a really fun film to watch, my expectations weren't high and I thought that it would've been a decent film. I was totally wrong as this film is well casted, has a memorable music score, has some beautiful looking scenes and the anticipation, twists and overall plot of the film are all shown in great forms and shapes. The story is told beautifully as it is done through the perspectives of the two twin girls (played by Lindsay Lohan) who are wanting their parents to be back together.
First off, I have to mention the musical score; I thought it was hauntingly enchanting, peaceful and quiet and it really had a melody to it. It also suited the acting of Lindsay Lohan as Annie and Hal who I thought did a stunning job. They were, mischievous, cheerful, cute and awesome in one pack! She does a real great job as the two characters and she is definitely the light of the film with her different accents, playful pranks on the father's girlfriend and explorative minds.
Many of the places of where the scenarios take place were a good choice for the film to. Hotels, pool areas, the country, camping sites, cabins, crowded streets, its all there and it was really great to see so many different places that the girls could explore.
The cast and choice of actors/actresses were wisely picked out and like I mentioned before, Lohan was the best and the star. Everyone I would give credit to too as they were excellent in their roles, showing seriousness and funniness.
Lastly, I'd talked about some of the unpredictable plot twists in the film. When I thought the mother and father weren't going to get back together, I was thinking, its not going to be a happy ending! It was paced really well about how they were going to show the mother and father getting back together again. The ending (I wont talk about) I was stoked! Overall, The Parent Trap from 1998 is excellent piece of film from the very late 90's which has much potential. Loving the film as I do, I would say it is, hands down, the best film I have seen this year! It marks a 10!
The film sets on a warm sunny day, set 11 years later from these parents who were married, had twins and then separated, where one took one twin to live in England while the other was taken to live in California. 11 years from that setting, the two twins meet each other at summer camp and then find out about each other. This leads them to fact that they are alike and the two twins, Annie and Hal become eager and determined to reunite their parents together.
This was a really fun film to watch, my expectations weren't high and I thought that it would've been a decent film. I was totally wrong as this film is well casted, has a memorable music score, has some beautiful looking scenes and the anticipation, twists and overall plot of the film are all shown in great forms and shapes. The story is told beautifully as it is done through the perspectives of the two twin girls (played by Lindsay Lohan) who are wanting their parents to be back together.
First off, I have to mention the musical score; I thought it was hauntingly enchanting, peaceful and quiet and it really had a melody to it. It also suited the acting of Lindsay Lohan as Annie and Hal who I thought did a stunning job. They were, mischievous, cheerful, cute and awesome in one pack! She does a real great job as the two characters and she is definitely the light of the film with her different accents, playful pranks on the father's girlfriend and explorative minds.
Many of the places of where the scenarios take place were a good choice for the film to. Hotels, pool areas, the country, camping sites, cabins, crowded streets, its all there and it was really great to see so many different places that the girls could explore.
The cast and choice of actors/actresses were wisely picked out and like I mentioned before, Lohan was the best and the star. Everyone I would give credit to too as they were excellent in their roles, showing seriousness and funniness.
Lastly, I'd talked about some of the unpredictable plot twists in the film. When I thought the mother and father weren't going to get back together, I was thinking, its not going to be a happy ending! It was paced really well about how they were going to show the mother and father getting back together again. The ending (I wont talk about) I was stoked! Overall, The Parent Trap from 1998 is excellent piece of film from the very late 90's which has much potential. Loving the film as I do, I would say it is, hands down, the best film I have seen this year! It marks a 10!
