Cheaper by the Dozen

"Make room for family."

2022 1h 47m EN

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★6.3TMDB · 287

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Synopsis

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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.

“Make room for family.”

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Cast

Gabrielle Union
Zoey Baker
Zach Braff
Paul Baker
Erika Christensen
Kate
Timon Kyle Durrett
Dom Clayton
Journee Brown
Deja
Andre Robinson
DJ
Caylee Blosenski
Harley
Aryan Simhadri
Hare$h

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gail Lerner
Writers: Kenya Barris, Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry
Countries: United States of America

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Released 4 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gail Lerner, shot by Mitchell Amundsen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Paesano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Troy Takaki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff and Erika Christensen carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Make room for family.".

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IMDB entry: tt6705162 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Gail Lerner directs. Mitchell Amundsen behind the camera. John Paesano scores. Troy Takaki cuts. Produced in United States of America.

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1Released 4 years ago.
2Directed by Gail Lerner, shot by Mitchell Amundsen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by John Paesano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Troy Takaki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff and Erika Christensen carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Make room for family.".
7IMDB entry: tt6705162 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Mitchell Amundsen
Original score: John Paesano
Editing: Troy Takaki
Production design: Desma Murphy
Costume design: Barbara Chennault
Makeup / hair: April M. Chaney
Sound: Derek Vanderhorst
Stunt coordinator: Clay Cullen
Runtime: 107 min · 1h 47m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Cheaper by the Dozen (2022)

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r96sk2022-03-19
★ 4/10
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: '<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talking_Dead" rel="nofollow">Talking Dead</a>' favourite Ron Funches and '<a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/white-chicks/" rel="nofollow">White Chicks</a>' 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 <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/cheaper-by-the-dozen-2003/" rel="nofollow">2003 remake</a> with Steve Martin.

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