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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Life-sizedvd.jpg|Life-sizedvd|thumb]] '''Life-Size''' is a 2000 American [[fantasy]] [[comedy film]] directed by [[Mark Rosman]] and starring [[Lindsay Lohan]] and [[Tyra Banks]]. The film follows a young girl named Casey Stuart (played by Lohan), who is grieving the loss of her mother. In an attempt to resurrect her mother, Casey performs a magic spell that instead brings her [[doll]], Eve (played by Banks), to life as a full-sized human.<br />
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==Plot==<br />
The story begins with Casey Stuart, a bright but troubled girl, trying to cope with the death of her mother. In her quest to bring her mother back, Casey finds a book of magic and decides to perform a spell. However, instead of reviving her mother, the spell transforms her Eve doll, a popular children's toy, into a living, breathing human being. The film explores the adventures and challenges Casey and Eve face as Eve tries to navigate the complexities of the real world with the innocence of a doll. Throughout the film, themes of friendship, acceptance, and the process of healing after a loss are explored.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
* [[Lindsay Lohan]] as Casey Stuart<br />
* [[Tyra Banks]] as Eve<br />
* [[Jere Burns]] as Ben Stuart<br />
* [[Anne Marie Loder]] as Drew McDonald<br />
* [[Garwin Sanford]] as Richie<br />
* [[Tom Butler]] as Phil<br />
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==Production==<br />
''Life-Size'' was produced by [[Walt Disney Television]] and premiered on [[ABC]] as part of the [[Wonderful World of Disney]] series. The film's concept, blending fantasy elements with real-life issues, was aimed at a family audience, particularly targeting children and pre-teens. The production involved significant visual effects to bring the magical elements of the story to life, especially in scenes showcasing Eve's transformation from doll to human.<br />
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==Reception==<br />
Upon its release, ''Life-Size'' received mixed reviews from critics but was generally well-received by audiences, particularly for its charm and the performances of Lohan and Banks. It has since become a cult classic, remembered fondly by those who grew up watching it in the early 2000s. The film's positive messages about friendship and overcoming grief, combined with its light-hearted humor, have contributed to its lasting appeal.<br />
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==Legacy==<br />
The film's popularity led to the development of a sequel, ''Life-Size 2'', which aired on [[Freeform]] in December 2018, with Tyra Banks reprising her role as Eve. The sequel explores new themes and introduces new characters while maintaining the spirit of the original film.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Fantasy film]]<br />
* [[Comedy film]]<br />
* [[Walt Disney Television]]<br />
* [[Lindsay Lohan]]<br />
* [[Tyra Banks]]<br />
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[[Category:2000 films]]<br />
[[Category:American fantasy films]]<br />
[[Category:American comedy films]]<br />
[[Category:Films about toys]]<br />
[[Category:Walt Disney Television films]]<br />
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