![]() And we see Chessy show her maternal instinct through this act. How many times have I instinctively reacted in the same way when loved ones are sad or lost or in love or alone? For Chessy, food is not just comfort but an act of love. What would you like? Anything? You know what, it doesn't matter, I'm just going to go whip up everything we've got, OK?”. When she finds out that Hallie is actually Annie, she wipes her tears and says: “I'm going to make you something special to eat. The constant provider of comfort when chaos reigns everywhere else. I mean, come on, get real.Ĭhessy, with her perfect double denim ensembles and sassy remarks about Meredith Blake (“if you ask me, she’s done a better job selling herself than the grapes”), is the film’s unsung hero. Most disturbing is the frankly delightful breakfast Chessy prepares (chocolate chip pancakes, eggs sunny side up, toast, FRESHLY SQUEEZED orange juice) that Hallie/Annie completely ignores except for one bite of toast. The cereal bowl full of chilli and cornbread Chessy makes upon Hallie/Annie’s return. The fact that Hallie is desperate to go to the dining hall even when she’s about to discover she has a twin sister she’s been separated from for 11 years. The infamous oreo-and-peanut-butter revelation. The stake out where Hallie and her pals sneak into Annie’s cabin and spray whipped cream on pillows, pour honey on the floor and set up elaborate contraptions so a vat of chocolate sauce rains down on the Marvas. ![]() There are various moments in the film where food plays a pivotal role. Chessy as the replacement mom (I mean, just look at her mom jeans!). It’s pure comfort and watching it for the 2390483094th time earlier this week, I discovered a new layer I hadn’t subconsciously thought of when watching it all those other times (some of them with a burger after a night out). Much like Sweetbitter the book I return to when the world is spinning madly, The Parent Trap is a film that feels like a burger after a night out or a bowl of sticky rice when your sick. ![]()
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