Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon (1989 TV Movie) User Reviews

Series ends at its worst point

[r96sk · 5/10 · 2 July 2020]

The original 'The Parent Trap' film series ends at its worst point.

'Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon' is a bore, despite a refreshing change of location though it becomes a bit pointless in the end. There aren't really any 'Parent Trap-y' elements until the third act, with a lot of this dedicated to potential romances for two of the three sisters.

All the cast remain which I always appreciate; same roles but different actors always bother me. Hayley Mills (Susan/Sharon), Barry Bostwick (Jeffrey) and the Creel sisters are all solid enough. None of the new characters, e.g. Jayne Meadows' Charlotte, add all that much though.

At least they saw sense by ending things here, well until they remade the 1961 film nine years after the release of this anyway. My overall feelings for these quartet of films are largely respectful, which I didn't expect to be frank. 1 is the only great watch, though 2 is good - I could've done without 3 & 4.

Trapped in Hawaii: Aloha Good Times

[Kamurai25 · 6/10 · 10 July 2020]

Good watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend.

I can't believe it took 3 movies to get back to being relatively charming again.

We get the triplet shuffle this time, dealing with the girls' dates in a positive fashion, we get twin shuffling, and the plot of "we inherited a tiny Hawaiian hotel" is one that I want to see again!

It's not a great movie by far, but it was fun.

Not the greatest, but not that bad either

[Liza-19 · 22 July 2003]

I'm not a big fan of this movie, but it's still nice to see Hayley Mills and Barry Bostwick in a continuation of Parent Trap III. Even I'll admit it, making a movie called "Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon" is pushing it a little - but to those who grew up loving Hayley Mills (like my father) and those who grew up loving Leanna Creel from Saved By the Bell (like me) this movie is worth a look at. Would have been nice if they'd gotten Tom Skirrett from "Parent Trap II" back... but, oh well. It's amusing, but probably only to those die-hard Parent Trap fans.

Not funny

[labolabo · 3/10 · 25 August 2001]

I thought this movie wasn't funny at all. I didn't laugh a single time. I think the jokes wasn't funny, and the acting was poor. There are probably thousands of better movies.

Aloha

[BandSAboutMovies · 4/10 · 12 May 2023]

Seven months after the third movie, everyone goes to Hawaii. Yes, Susan Wyatt and Sharon Grand (Hayley Mills), the Wyatt twins - Lisa, Jesse ad Megan (Leanna, Monica and Joy Creel) - and their dad Jeffrey (Barry Bostwick). Jeffrey has inherited a resort just in time for his honeymoon with Susan. Sharon plans on taking care of the girls, but seeing as how this was a two-parter, there has to be some drama.

Mollie Miller directs (she also did the third movie) and this was written by John McNamara, who created the series Aquarius and The Magicians.

This movie has my favorite thing ever happen: both Susan and Sharon have exactly one photo of themselves together from their childhood and, of course, it's the publicity photo of them in the tent from the first film. No one was there with a camera. It would be impossible to have this image. And here it is, captured, a memory of their past which is our past which we remember directly than them.

Fun and extremely quotable

[LIZABET · 10/10 · 21 June 1999]

A continuation of the Parent Trap 3 movie, it is a fun ride. Lots of great lines and the new characters are a lot of laughs. I watch it at least once a year.

charming tale of intrigue and fun on the Hawaiian islands

[meghan-k-smith · 9/10 · 27 March 2006]

For those of you who are Hayley Mills fans, this movie is sure not to disappoint. It's full of laughs and twists and mistaken identities that never seem to get old. I've loved this movie since I was a kid and it I still enjoy watching it. Tori (Leanna Creel) from Saved by Bell does an amazing job with her real life sisters, which makes this a unique feature to the film-they are in fact triplets. It is the story of a family who inherits a hotel in Hawaii, and the father agrees to take his three daughters there en route to his honeymoon destination of Austrailia. His new wife, Hayley Mills, is for once a little manipulated herself by the step-daughters, although they just want what's best for "Dad and Susan," which includes hurrying them down under so they can party Wyatt-style in the old hotel. Worrying about selling it to a respectable owner keeps everyone busy for longer than expected, however...Granted, it is a little dated and the plot lines are not entirely believable, but isn't that what we love about Hayley Mills movies??

Two of my favorite things in one package!

[Cinbad3178 · 8/10 · 29 April 2019]

What's NOT to love about this cute little addition to a childhood favorite franchise?

A). It's the Parent Trap and B). They're in Hawaii! Sure it has some plot holes here and there, but it's got a lot of charm. I recently watched this again as an adult and it's just as good as I remember on Wonderful World of Disney!

So if you're in the mood for something fun & nostalgic with beautiful scenery sprinkled on top, this is your flick.

A classic family movie

[Tom4Surfing · 9/10 · 30 April 2003]

I love the Hawaiian islands -- especially the old Waimea plantation-style experience. This movie captures much of the fun in a superficial yet charming tale of a family who inherits a wreck of an Hawaiian resort. Is it raining or snowing tonight? Pop some popcorn and curl up in front of this escapist flick.