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Cheaper by the Dozen

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Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

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Reviews Counted:109

Fresh:25

Rotten:84

Average Rating:4.5/10

Consensus: In this family of twelve children, much chaos ensues, but little hilarity.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for language and some thematic elements

Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Dec 25, 2003 Wide

Box Office: $138,507,634

Synopsis: College sweethearts Tom (Steve Martin) and Kate (Bonnie Hunt) both dreamed of having both fulfilling careers and a huge family. But after they had a few kids, Kate gave up her career as a... College sweethearts Tom (Steve Martin) and Kate (Bonnie Hunt) both dreamed of having both fulfilling careers and a huge family. But after they had a few kids, Kate gave up her career as a sportswriter, Tom abandoned his hope of becoming the coach of their alma mater's football team, and they moved their brood from the city to the country. Now, after 12 children and a happy life in rural Illinois, Tom has been offered the chance to live his dream and coach the Stallions. No sooner does the family pack up and move to Chicago to pursue Tom's dream job than Kate's ship comes in as well: a publisher has picked up her manuscript based on her experiences raising 12 children. Of course, there's a hitch. Kate has to go to New York for a few days, leaving Tom as the primary caregiver for his clan. Can Tom hold it together with his kids--who didn't want to move in the first place--pulling him one way and the university pulling him the other? Shawn Levy directs this likable update of the 1950 film of the same title, which was based on a true (and very different) story. [More]

Starring: Bonnie Hunt, Steve Martin, Tom Welling, Piper Perabo

Starring: Bonnie Hunt, Steve Martin, Tom Welling, Piper Perabo, Hilary Duff, Kevin Schmidt, Jacob Smith, Alyson Stoner, Morgan York, Liliana Mumy, Forrest Landis, Blake Woodruff, Brent Kinsman, Shane Kinsman, Ashton Kutcher

Director: Shawn Levy

Director: Shawn Levy
Screenwriter: Sam Harper, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
Story: Craig Titley
Producer: Robert Simonds, Michael Barnathan, Ben Myron
Composer: Christophe Beck
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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Tony Medley
Tony Medley
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Good comedy is derived from the characters, but this film doesn't establish its characters well enough to be effective on that level.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
07/16/04
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

It’s not that Cheaper by the Dozen is awful. Worse than that, it’s just plain dull.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
06/27/04
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

Life in the Baker house is as chaotic as life in the original 1950 Cheaper Gilbreth house was well-ordered and organized. I think I like the in-name-only remake better.

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05/17/04
Steven D. Greydanus
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films Guide

Good-natured and nicely suited for family viewing, but too many of the gags and plot points are old and unfunny.

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04/09/04
Forrest Hartman
Forrest Hartman
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Philip French
Philip French
Observer [UK]

Sweet, syrupy and corny. But it made us laugh. DVD disc doesn't add much to what's on-screen.

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04/08/04
Boo Allen
Boo Allen
Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

...the film is about children who are so selfish they ensure their parents are as unhappy as the audience.

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03/30/04
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

Hunt’s shunted aside in favor of the camera-hogging Martin, who grandfathers in his exasperated Parenthood act.

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02/27/04
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Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

Ocasionalmente engraçado; ininterruptamente xarope.

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01/27/04
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
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A rarely funny comedy that's unlikely to keep even the most undemanding ankle biters amused.

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01/27/04
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