Cheaper by the Dozen (2022)
6.3 /10
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This remake of the beloved classic follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business.
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... Zoey Baker
... Paul Baker
... Kate
... Dom Clayton
... Deja
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Unfortunately... rather bad.
'Cheaper by the Dozen' undoubtedly has its heart in the right place but what a mess of an execution, they basically come up with as many messages as possible and cram them together - but there's one problem, they forgot the glue! It's just a sequence of points, as it culminates with a woeful, forced family drama.
The cast make it slightly more watchable than it would've otherwise been, I will say that - they aren't great, but are predominantly hindered by the lame dialogue and yawnful character development. Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union are a solid pairing, while Mykal-Michelle Harris and Leo A. Perry are the pick of the younger lot - I would've liked to have seen more of their characters, as those two definitely had the best comedic timing of the kids. Others I note: 'Talking Dead' favourite Ron Funches and 'White Chicks' alum Brittany Daniel.
The only hero from this 2022 flick? Larry Sims. That dude went ham on Union's hair - I've never noticed a character go through so many hairstyles before! Hope he got paid enough.
I feel a tiny bit bad for disliking something that tries to come out meaningful, but man this is a cringefest. If you want a film adaptation of the 1948 novel, I'd recommend the 2003 remake with Steve Martin.
Director:
Writer:
Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. (Novel)
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey (Novel)
Jenifer Rice-Genzuk (Screenplay)
Kenya Barris (Screenplay)
Release Date:
2022-03-18
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Reviews of
Cheaper by the Dozen
Unfortunately... rather bad.
'Cheaper by the Dozen' undoubtedly has its heart in the right place but what a mess of an execution, they basically come up with as many messages as possible and cram them together - but there's one problem, they forgot the glue! It's just a sequence of points, as it culminates with a woeful, forced family drama.
The cast make it slightly more watchable than it would've otherwise been, I will say that - they aren't great, but are predominantly hindered by the lame dialogue and yawnful character development. Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union are a solid pairing, while Mykal-Michelle Harris and Leo A. Perry are the pick of the younger lot - I would've liked to have seen more of their characters, as those two definitely had the best comedic timing of the kids. Others I note: 'Talking Dead' favourite Ron Funches and 'White Chicks' alum Brittany Daniel.
The only hero from this 2022 flick? Larry Sims. That dude went ham on Union's hair - I've never noticed a character go through so many hairstyles before! Hope he got paid enough.
I feel a tiny bit bad for disliking something that tries to come out meaningful, but man this is a cringefest. If you want a film adaptation of the 1948 novel, I'd recommend the 2003 remake with Steve Martin.
Cast & Crew of
Cheaper by the Dozen
Cast
... Zoey Baker
... Paul Baker
... Kate
... Dom Clayton
... Deja
... DJ
... Harley
... Hare$h
... Luca
... Luna
... Bailey
... Bronx
... Seth
... Ella
... Melanie
... Michele
... Chris
... Drag Race Announcer
... Paul's Sister
... 8 Year Old Deja
... Calabasas Player
... Basketball Announcer
... Nerdy Friend #1
... Caylx Receptionist
... Real Estate Agent
... Kimmy Baron
... Steve Security Guard
... Tricia
... Friendly Student
... Calabasas Coach
... Anne
... Talia
... Karen Pool Club Mom
... School Receptionist
... Principal
... Female Shopper
... Airline Attendant
... Neighborhood Man
... Seth's Neighbor
... Mean Kid #1
... Bert the Birdman
Crew
... Editor
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Director of Photography
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Novel
... Novel
... Original Music Composer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Executive Producer
... Set Decoration
... Director
... Art Direction
... Screenplay
... Screenplay
... Producer
... Sound Effects Editor
... Production Design
... Makeup Department Head
... Visual Effects Producer
... Executive Producer
... Assistant Art Director
... Assistant Art Director
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Set Decoration Buyer
... Makeup Artist
... Costume Design
... Makeup Artist
... Set Costumer
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