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Identical twins from different worlds scheme to reunite their parents at summer camp.
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What if you spent your whole life wishing for something you didn't know you already had? Hallie Parker and Annie James are about to find out. From Walt Disney Pictures and the creators of Father of the Bride comes the hilariously fresh and contemporary retelling of the classic hit The Parent Trap. Hallie is a cool girl from California. Annie is a fair rose from London. When the two accidentally meet at summer camp, they think they have nothing in common except ... they're identical twins (both played by Lindsay Lohan)! Now they're up to their freckles in schemes and dreams to switch places, get their parents (Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson) back together, and have the family they've always wished for! This charming, heartwarming, and delightfully clever comedy adventure will enchant your entire family.
"Although technically a remake of a 1961 film, this version of The Parent Trap can be argued to be not only the most famous but also iconic for launching two stars: it launched Lindsay Lohan's career and marked the debut of director and screenwriter Nancy Meyers (eventually known for films like The Holiday and Something's Gotta Give). The plot is well-known: twin sisters (both played by Lohan) meet at a summer camp and discover that they were separated when their parents divorced. They then decide to switch places and pretend to be each other, with the goal of tricking their parents into getting back together. It's a film that shines thanks to the natural charisma of young Lindsay Lohan, the chemistry between Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson, and Meyers' solid script—a mix that offers adventure and romance for the whole family."