The Parent Trap (1998 film) 86% approval rating with an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 50 reviews. The website's consensus states: "Writer-director Nancy Meyers takes the winning formula of the 1961 original and gives it an amiable modern spin, while young star Lindsay Lohan shines in her breakout role." Metacritic gave the film a score of 64/100, based on reviews from 19 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert each gave the film three stars. Critic Kenneth Turan called Lindsay Lohan "the soul of this film as much as Hayley Mills was of the original", going on to say that "she
The Parent Trap (1961 film) Kutty Padmini. A Hindi version "Do Kaliyaan" starring Neetu Singh in the double role was made in 1968. The 1987 film "Pyar Ke Kabil" also has a similar storyline, as does the 2001 film "Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi" which has Kajol playing the double role of 23-year-old twins. The film was released on a 2-disc special edition DVD in 2005. Also enclosed in this package is the made-for-television sequel, "The Parent Trap II" (1986), plus the original film trailer and other bonus features. Blu-ray release: On April 24, 2018, "The Parent Trap" (1961) was released on HD Blu-ray by the