The second outing feels much `cheaper'...
Added 10/20/2009
My wife and I actually enjoyed the first `Cheaper' outing, so we were kind of excited about this one. I mean, Eugene Levy is hysterical (we love him) and the idea of him sparing with comedic legend Steve Martin was just too much not to anticipate.
This film is a horrible mess.
I don't know why I felt the need to build up to that, I mean, this film really deserves to apologies or excuses or really anything other than a complete panning, but for some reason I feel compelled to give it two stars (that's still a D). As horrible as this movie is, and as generic and tasteless and clichéd and predictable and nauseatingly syrupy preachy (call Ron Howard, Shankman is encroaching on his heavy handed territory) it is, `Cheaper by the Dozen 2' has a thin (very thin) layer of heartwarming enjoyment. So, while I didn't like it, I didn't hate it.
Thank you Levy for remaining funny when Martin wasn't, and thank you little Alyson Stoner for giving this ridiculously unbelievable film a layer of genuine youthful honesty.
This film follows the Baker clan as they embark on a vacation back to their old stomping grounds in order to reestablish family unity. The oldest Baker girls are moving away and Tom feels as though he's losing his grip on his family. With everyone on board they all make the trip, only to find that they are drifting further apart as Tom's competitive spirit flies into overdrive when he's reunited with childhood nemesis Jimmy Murtaugh.
The storyline is pretty simple, but its all the `finding yourself' gushiness that really drags this film into `roll your eyes' ridiculousness. When the eldest Baker boy and the eldest Murtaugh daughter get together all sorts of stupid and unrealistic `findings' take place. Whoever wrote this (you Sam Harper) was really lazy, stuffing a bunch of supposed heartwarming sequences into one poorly constructed package. I love you Shankman (mostly because you amuse me on `So You Think You Can Dance') but this is a horrifying cinematic mess if I ever saw one.
Steve Martin is awkward, Bonnie Hunt is barely there, Piper Perabo is sadly underused (again!), Tom Welling is boring, Carmen Electra is hot, Eugene Levy is funny (even if you want to punch him throughout the whole movie), Jaime King is pretty yet dense, Hilary Duff is hideous and talentless (way too thin physically and emotionally)...but there is always Alyson Stoner, who carries this movie on her inexperienced shoulders.
Walk away. I advise everyone to walk away. There is far better out there. And to all those giving this five stars because it's `clean family fun' I say "I'm happy for you" but really, there are much better `clean' films out there, so why waste precious time with this one?
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Cheaper By The Dozen
Added 5/26/2009
My eight-year-old boy bought this movie and watches it everyday. It is funny and teaches a valuable lesson on the importance of family.
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Better Than The Original
Added 5/29/2008
A touching, heartwarming movie about family bonding with good clean comedy throughout.
The Baker's dozen are back with some interesting interaction with another large family. Rilvary and some love connections are the result.
My family and I enjoyed Cheaper by the Dozen but this sequel is even more entertaining. Fun for the whole family.
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Good family movie(DVD)
Added 3/21/2008
I bought part one a long time ago and now I just bought two.
I saw it in the theater and enjoyed it but didn't bought it for a long time.
I just receieved and watched. It is not incredible but from time to time, I think I will watch this film. Good as part one.
The picture quality is good.
Nice DVD.
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cheaper by the dozen 2
Added 10/27/2007
i loved cheaper by the dozen 2 is a great family flick its better than the first 10/10
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Steve Martin and clan at there best!
Added 12/29/2008
This is a great family series of movies! we've watched this over and over. The first one deals with career and family pressures, and the second one deals with a final summer retreat for the family, with hilarious outcomes. If you're into balancing these things and life at the cottage this is a must for your collection!
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The second outing feels much `cheaper'...
Added 10/20/2009
My wife and I actually enjoyed the first `Cheaper' outing, so we were kind of excited about this one. I mean, Eugene Levy is hysterical (we love him) and the idea of him sparing with comedic legend Steve Martin was just too much not to anticipate.
This film is a horrible mess.
I don't know why I felt the need to build up to that, I mean, this film really deserves to apologies or excuses or really anything other than a complete panning, but for some reason I feel compelled to give it two stars (that's still a D). As horrible as this movie is, and as generic and tasteless and clichéd and predictable and nauseatingly syrupy preachy (call Ron Howard, Shankman is encroaching on his heavy handed territory) it is, `Cheaper by the Dozen 2' has a thin (very thin) layer of heartwarming enjoyment. So, while I didn't like it, I didn't hate it.
Thank you Levy for remaining funny when Martin wasn't, and thank you little Alyson Stoner for giving this ridiculously unbelievable film a layer of genuine youthful honesty.
This film follows the Baker clan as they embark on a vacation back to their old stomping grounds in order to reestablish family unity. The oldest Baker girls are moving away and Tom feels as though he's losing his grip on his family. With everyone on board they all make the trip, only to find that they are drifting further apart as Tom's competitive spirit flies into overdrive when he's reunited with childhood nemesis Jimmy Murtaugh.
The storyline is pretty simple, but its all the `finding yourself' gushiness that really drags this film into `roll your eyes' ridiculousness. When the eldest Baker boy and the eldest Murtaugh daughter get together all sorts of stupid and unrealistic `findings' take place. Whoever wrote this (you Sam Harper) was really lazy, stuffing a bunch of supposed heartwarming sequences into one poorly constructed package. I love you Shankman (mostly because you amuse me on `So You Think You Can Dance') but this is a horrifying cinematic mess if I ever saw one.
Steve Martin is awkward, Bonnie Hunt is barely there, Piper Perabo is sadly underused (again!), Tom Welling is boring, Carmen Electra is hot, Eugene Levy is funny (even if you want to punch him throughout the whole movie), Jaime King is pretty yet dense, Hilary Duff is hideous and talentless (way too thin physically and emotionally)...but there is always Alyson Stoner, who carries this movie on her inexperienced shoulders.
Walk away. I advise everyone to walk away. There is far better out there. And to all those giving this five stars because it's `clean family fun' I say "I'm happy for you" but really, there are much better `clean' films out there, so why waste precious time with this one?
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Cheaper By The Dozen
Added 5/26/2009
My eight-year-old boy bought this movie and watches it everyday. It is funny and teaches a valuable lesson on the importance of family.
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