Great Film: Cheaper by the Dozen
Excellent Family Movie
One of the best family movies ever made! Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt
are excellent in this modern day adaption of the classic book by Frank
B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. Although not faithful to
the original, this movie keeps the spirit of the original in that it
shows family as the most important thing while still laughing at the
humor of everyday life.
The supporting cast is excellent! All of the actors playing the Baker
kids deliver excellent performances. Most notable are Hilary Duff (The
Lizzie McGuire Show) and Tom Welling (Smallville). Hilary is great as
always and gets to show that she has true potential as a dramatic
actress. I'm not a big fan of Ashton Kutcher, but I must admit that he
delivers an absolutely hilarious uncredited supporting part.
This movie is a treat for any family. Most parents will find it
acceptable for their kids. The only really offensive portion is some
"thematic elements" involving the oldest 20-something daughter's living
with a guy. This however is portrayed as an improper thing by her
parents. Overall, an excellent and surprisingly clean movie. I strongly
recommend this movie to anyone!
Cast
- Kate Baker played by Bonnie Hunt
- Tom Baker played by Steve Martin
- Nora Baker played by Piper Perabo
- Charlie Baker played by Tom Welling
- Lorraine Baker played by Hilary Duff
- Henry Baker played by Kevin Schmidt
- Sarah Baker played by Alyson Stoner
