I did not expect to enjoy this, and yet I did. emThe Parent Trap II/em somehow, despite a cavernous 25-year gap from the original, manages to create a suitably entertaining sequel. The premise to this one is arguably the more realistic of the two, though the characters themselves actually react more unrealistically - its kinda odd, but actually works. Nikki and Mary are the child stars of this, the former is the daughter of Sharon and niece of Susan; both of whom are the leads in 1961s emThe Parent Trap/em. The aforementioned are again portrayed by Hayley Mills, somewhat surprisingly but very much welcome. She does a good job, as do Carrie Kei Heim (Nikki) and Bridgette Andersen (Mary). Tom Skerritt plays the role of Bill competently, also. It most definitely isnt a great production and isnt a patch on the first one. However, for what it is - a made-for-TV sequel - I actually rate it. I dont hold high hopes for the other two follow-ups, though perhaps theyll surprise me like this did.
Bad watch, wont watch again, and cant recommend. Hailey Mills is about the only good thing going on in this movie, and shes doing double work again, but this time as a spy against, but on behalf of her sister....its quite literally a plot thought out by a 12 year old. This still has the old Walt Disney and Buena Vista text on it, and Disney hasnt bothered to add it to Disney Plus yet, and I cant really blame them for not re-mastering (or whatever) this one. The idea of trapping any two random people together into a relationship doesnt have the same appeal as re-kindling an old flame to re-unite a family, especially long lost twins. While the first was charming, this is void of substance or real entertainment.
