What can you advise viewers looking for a comedy with a fascinating plot in which wonderful actors are shot? “Parent Trap” is a movie that you can watch with pleasure at almost any age. The story of twin sisters separated by their parents almost immediately after birth, and then met 11 years later, will appeal to both adults and children. Who became the stars of romantic comedy, who played minor characters?
The film "Parent Trap": the plot
To determine whether it is worth spending time watching this film project, the knowledge of the plot will help viewers. The film “The Parent Trap” begins with the introduction of Elizabeth (Natasha Richardson) and Nicholas (Dennis Quaid). Young people meet while traveling on a boat, fall in love with each other and quickly marry. The newlyweds have twin daughters, and it seems that they have ahead of them for many years of a happy joint life.
Unfortunately, a serious quarrel erupts between Nicholas and Elizabeth. Mutual misunderstanding leads a couple to a gap as hasty as marriage. To never meet again, yesterday's newlyweds decide to divide the children. Halle stays with her father in the States, while Annie leaves with her mother in England.
Further, the film “Parent Trap” invites viewers to take a look at the events that take place 11 years later. Girls who do not know about the existence of each other, accidentally meet in a summer camp. Upon learning that they are sisters, Halle and Annie decide to join forces and reconcile their parents to reunite the family. To do this, they switch places: Annie goes to the United States to dad, Halle goes to England to his mother.
Who became a comedy star
It's no secret that twins in the movies often play alone, and not different actors. The Parent Trap is just such a case. The picture became a springboard on the path to fame for the beginner (at that time) actress. Lohan played two characters at once: Annie and her sister Halle. Initially, the creators of the comedy story saw in this role another girl - Michelle Trachtenberg, but ultimately chose 12-year-old Lindsay.
Despite the lack of serious experience, the teenage girl did an excellent job of creating two images at once, completely different from each other. Annie is a well-mannered child with impeccable manners, characterized by restraint and prudence. Halley - more impetuous, prone to impulsive decisions, allows herself to use rude words. Children are so different that they seem to be played by different actors. “Parent Trap” helped the performer of the two main roles to turn from a novice actress into a star. The following paintings with her participation confirmed the presence of her comedic talent.
Of course, the list of successful films in which "Annie Halley" appeared was not limited to the romantic comedy "Trap for Parents". Lindsay Lohan is known to the world thanks to such film projects as Freaky Friday, Mean Girls, Kiss for Good Luck. The last few years have been difficult for the actress, who was forced to fight her bad habits. However, this year, to the delight of fans, a new picture comes out with her participation.
Natasha Richardson and her heroine
Talented actors are a factor that the comedy Trap for Parents can deserve to be proud of. Lindsay Lohan was not the only actress whose career went uphill after the release of this fascinating film project. Critics and viewers drew attention to the game of Natasha Richardson, who portrayed the mother of twins. Her heroine Elizabeth, who loved to draw from childhood, managed to fulfill her dream - to become a popular designer of wedding dresses. However, the remaining feelings for her ex-husband prevent her from arranging personal happiness. Natasha Richardson perfectly managed to convey such qualities inherent in her character as indecision, distraction, clumsiness.
Unfortunately, in 2009, the actress died from a severe traumatic brain injury, which was acquired by her while skiing. The best films with the participation of the star are considered such tapes as "The English Barber", "Nell", "Otorva". Natasha can be seen in the series, for example, she starred in the TV project "Tales from the Crypt."
Who played the twins father
Other talented actors starred in romantic comedy. “Parent Trap” was not the first movie hit with Dennis Quaid. His hero was Nicholas, the father of Annie and Halle. The man lives in the United States, owns his own vineyard, does not have a soul in Halle, which he got under an agreement with his ex-wife. When Annie, replacing her sister, comes to dad from the summer camp, it turns out that he is going to enter into a new marriage.
Dennis Quaid is an actor who is equally good at comedies, dramas and thrillers. He is able to reliably portray not only a loving dad, but also a homosexual, prudent businessman, clairvoyant. The greatest popularity among the audience was won by such tapes with his participation as “Dragon Heart”, “Radio Wave”, “Savior”.
Who got the role of Meredith
Elaine Hendricks is an actress who played the bride of the father of twins Nicholas. She did an excellent job of creating an image of a calculating cold-blooded bitch that could infuriate emotional spectators with just a signature smile. Of course, Meredith is not in love with Nicholas, she is attracted only to his money. She also hates children, plans to get rid of her fiancé's daughter immediately after marriage, sending her to study in another country.
Elaine Hendricks is known not only for the role of the spectacular blonde Meredith. In a big movie, an American star appears extremely rarely, preferring to play in soap operas. You can admire her game by choosing to watch such popular TV shows as “Friends”, “Castle”, “Ambulance”.
Butler and housekeeper
Dreaming of reconciling their parents, Annie and Halle are not at all alone in the comedy Trap for Parents. The roles of their assistants went to such wonderful actors as Lisa Ann Walter and Simon Kunz. Simon embodied the image of the butler Martin, sincerely rooting for the happiness of Elizabeth and her daughter Annie, whom he has been courting for many years. His character turned out to be phlegmatic and unflappable, but also a fun guy. Viewers will be able to see Kunz in films such as The Golden Eye, Trans.
Chessy is a housekeeper who takes care of Nicholas and Halle from the moment they part with Elizabeth. The most famous films with the participation of Lisa: “War of the Worlds”, “Bruce Almighty”.
Other bright heroes
Curious characters meet the audience throughout the viewing of the comedy "Trap for Parents." The twins, as already mentioned, spent some time in the camp, where they met two Marvahs - a mother and a daughter. The heroines played by Polly Holliday and Maggie Wheeler were the victims of the fun pranks of Annie and Halle. A good actor is Ronnie Stevens in the image of a caring grandfather of twins.
Interesting facts about filming
Despite the fact that the “Parent Trap” was released back in 1998, the comedy surprises with the quality of filming. Spectators who do not know that the same actress plays the role of Annie and Halle may think that the twins met on the set. The film allows the audience to see not only Lindsay Lohan, but also her relatives. The brother of the star Michael appears during the filming of scenes in the camp, he got a small role as a lost boy. Dinu Lohan, the mother of the actress, can be seen in the crowd of people who are gathering at the London airport.
By the way, the names of Annie and Halle were not accidentally received by the Lindsey heroines. This is the name of the daughters of the producer and director of the comedy, who also received episodic roles.