Quaid is instantly likable, with that goofy smile. Richardson, who almost always plays tougher roles and harder women, this time is astonishing, she's so warm and attractive.
75
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
The natural, pleasurable 1990s hipness [Lohan] brings to her assignment is therefore all the more impressive. Hayley-holics should be grateful to this new girl at camp too.
The visual illusion that Ms. Lohan is actually two characters has been accomplished so seamlessly that it barely diverts attention from one of the film's greatest passions, its product plugs.
70
L.A. Weekly
L.A. Weekly
The rewrite went well, and the crew did a fine job; but you insult us, Mein Disney, serving up leftovers on such expensive china.
63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Ray Conlogue
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Ray Conlogue
It's an enjoyable film, carried along by the perennial strength of the story... But it won't have the staying power of the original.
60
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
The technology for twinning a single young actress is considerably more seamless than it was in 1961, and Lohan is a perky charmer.
50
USA TodaySusan Wloszczyna
USA TodaySusan Wloszczyna
Young girls will enjoy Lohan's matchmaking antics. But nostalgia-craving oldsters should stick to fond memories of Hayley [Mills]'s heyday.
50
Washington PostMichael O'Sullivan
Washington PostMichael O'Sullivan
There is still a self-consciousness and a forced quality to much of the humor that this TPT redux just can't shake.