Simply A Masterpiece

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Blistering performances.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

My sum up words for this movie are: bucket please! Me and my friend watched this movie, just for a bit of fun. That's two and a half hours of our life that we never got back.This was just disgusting. The only thing worse than the storyboard was the acting. Definitely Steve Martin's worst film. The kids were disgusting little brats, who each didn't get a fair part each in this movie. The mum... yuck! The dad... weird! The kids... disgusting!This movie had many fatal flaws. Here they are: 1. The kids did not get equal parts in this film. 2. There are times when it is rude and offensive. 3. This movie did not make sense. 4. It is a disgrace to the book 'Cheaper By The Dozen'.To conclude my review, it is a definite 1 star performance. If I could give this O stars I would. I definitely do not recommend this movie to you. This resulted in my friend being sick. Hope you're happy, Shawn Levy.

I did like this movie in general. There are some funny moments and the performances are spirited from the entire cast. Unfortunately, although as a remake it is acceptable it does have its weak spots. I didn't feel as though it had the charm of the original, by that I mean that doesn't quite have the irreverence and likability that made the original so endearing. There are some pacing problems and major discrepancies in the screenplay, plus the direction wasn't as strong as it could have been. On the whole though, it is not too bad. There is some nice scenery and camera work. The performances from the cast are fun; Steve Martin does very well in the title role, and the ensemble of children have strong chemistry. And despite the weak script, there are some funny moments, like the mince-in-the-trousers part. And there are some heart-warming parts like the ending. Overall, flawed but acceptable. 6/10 Bethany Cox

Steve Martin's newest films haven't received too much credit. I have liked a big chunk of them. The only one I haven't given a thumbs up was Bringing down the house, and that's cause it was racist. But you know what, I enjoyed Cheaper by the dozen. I thought it was fun, funny, and sweet. I am not going to say too much about this film other than the fact that I had fun. I'll admit that some of the film was silly, but the film still works. Other than Steve Martin, I liked Bonnie Hunt, the usual. I love bonnie Hunt, and I want to see her in something again soon. Cheaper by the dozen isn't a bad film, I can assure you of that. I give it a thumbs up.Cheaper by the Dozen:***/****

well, this movie starts out not bad. we have a giant family. well, not exactly octomom or jon & kate, but this is a massive 12-member family. seems a peaceful family with a hardworking dad and loving and nurturing mom. although you already notice something wrong with this picture. a big family and none of the kids do any chores whatsoever. from here the movie takes a plunge. the dad takes his dream job of coaching division 1 football, not only he does it for himself, but for his family's well being. the message doesn't sit well with the kids who do ANYTHING to avoid it. notice that looks like the movie portrays the father as selfish although its the kids who don't give a damn, always whining, not obeying rules, etc. etc. and then the mom decides to pursue her dream of publishing a book. not gonna happen, with a bunch of brats and a father who cannot fend for himself. in the end, the kids get their way. in conclusion, this movie, far from giving "family values" portrays a interesting point: kids get what they want, especially if there's 12 of them. they're immature, misbehaved, bratty, whiny. among them, the older jock son who bitches about not wanting what he wants. dude, you're old enough, get a job you little prick! hilary duff, as always annoying. the parental figures, well, they were more like submissive figures. surprisingly, the best performance went to ashton kutcher, who i find usually annoying but this time his character was funny. so i see why people recommend this for the family, since it seems like this is how they raise their own families.